Things Coffee People Say, And What They Mean

If you’ve ever overheard a coffee person talking and thought, “Are they speaking English?”. You’re not alone. Here are the phrases that make casual coffee drinkers raise an eyebrow:

• “What origin is this?”
  Translation: “Where in the world did these beans come from, and how does it affect flavour?”
  

• “I’m getting notes of…”
  Translation: “I can actually taste more than ‘coffee’ in this cup.”
  

• “I prefer a natural process.”
  Translation: “I like beans that were dried in the sun rather than washed, trust me, it matters.”
  

• “What’s the roasted date?”
  Translation: “Freshness matters. A lot.”
  

• “This is under/over extracted.”
  Translation: “This espresso isn’t brewed quite right.”
  

Coffee people sound scary, but really, it’s just passion (and maybe a little obsession). Next time someone talks about extraction or tasting notes, don’t run, just sip, nod, and maybe ask them to make you a cup (we love that)