Meaning of specialty coffee | Babel Free

Definitions

The highest grade of coffee available, typically relating to the entire supply chain, using single-origin or single-estate coffee.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Kahawa 1893’s launch coincided with a significant shift in American coffee culture, driven by the so-called third-wave “specialty coffee” movement, which prioritizes small producers and premium beans.”

“In a recent interview, she elaborated on its supporting themes, which included coffee prices — between €1 and €1.50 for an espresso at the cafe bar, compared with the €5 or more for a specialty coffee — as well as class and the educational levels of patrons and owners of these establishments.”

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