Coffee Glossary

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  • Off-gassing is the process of releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gasses from the coffee beans that build up during the roasting process

  • Origin

    Refers to the geographic location where coffee beans originated from. Sometimes used interchangeably with “coffee-growing region.” Coffee can be single-origin with multiple more specific distinctions within that category i.e. microlot, estate coffee; it can also be a blend of beans from multiple origins.