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Fairtrade Colombian Filter Coffee (100 x 3pint)
Catering bulk case of 100 filter coffee sachets each weighing 56g, includes 100 filter papers free of charge. Each sachet will brew one 3 pint jug (1.8litre) of fresh filter coffee. Made with Fairtrade Mark certified Colombian coffee beans roasted and fil
Fairtrade Decaffeinated Filter Coffee (100 x 3pint)
Catering bulk case of 100 filter coffee sachets each weighing 56g, includes 100 filter papers free of charge. Each sachet will brew one 3 pint jug (1.8litre) of fresh filter coffee. Made with Fairtrade Mark certified Colombian decaffeinated coffee beans g
Topa de coda Buono espresso beans 18x500g (topbu)
Buono espresso beans (18x500g) a Topa de coda premium Italian style espresso coffee beans, a select blend of Central and South American milds with a hint of Rubusta. Dark roasted to Italian style to bring out the oils, this Italian espresso coffee produc
Topa de coda Napoli espresso beans (18x500g) (topnap)
Napoli espresso coffee beans (18x500g) blend is roasted to continental roast darkness, a smooth blend of Central and South American origins with some Robusta for Crema. Suitable for all espresso coffee machines.
Topa de coda Caffe Cultura espresso beans (18x500g) (topcac)
Caffe Cultura espresso beans (18x500g) a blend of origins roasted to contintal roast level to produce a smooth and rich tasting espresso.
Topa de coda Paradiso espresso beans (18x500g) (toppar)
Paradiso espresso beans (18x500g) blend roasted to fully city, this lighter roast level does not have oils on the outside of the bean, making it ideal for use in bean to cup coffee systems which are easily clogged by oily coffee beans.
Topa de coda Fairtrade espresso beans (18x500g) (topfair)
Fairtrade espresso beans (18x500g) a blend of Fairtrade Mark certified origin estates roasted to contintal roast level so it is dark but not too oily. Suitable for all espresso coffee machines.
Topa de coda Fairtrade Organic espresso beans (18x500g) (topfairorg)
Roasted coffee beans from our currently available stock of Fairtrade and Organic approved origins, Approved by the Fairtrade foundation and soil association. A crisp and bright coffee with floral accents.
Topa de coda Sample Packs (4 x 100g)
Topa de coda sample packs of espresso coffee beans, 100g bags of Buono espresso beans, Napoli espresso beans, Fairtrade espresso beans, Fairtrade Organic espresso beans. Try our fresh roasted espresso beans against your current offering and taste the diff
Lavazza Grand Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
The espresso par excellence, a coffee blend with a rich and intense flavour. Lavazza Grand Espresso The espresso par excellence, a coffee blend with a rich and intense flavour.A blend of South American uplands coffees combined with fragrant Asian varietie
Lavazza Super Creme Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
A full bodied blend with a pleasant lingering aftertaste and Crema Lavazza Super Creme. A full bodied blend with a pleasant lingering aftertaste and Crema. A blend that combines sweet brazillian coffees and Central and South American milds with sweet and
Lavazza Tierra Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
Tierra project is a sustainable development by Lavazza with the Rainforest Alliance. Coffee sourced from Alto Churrumazu in Peru, Cusuco Park area in Honduras, Huila Valley in Colombia.
Lavazza Gold Selection Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
A blend of sweet Brazillian coffees from Selected plantations, smooth Central American and fine Asian varieties. Lavazza Gold Selection A sweet flavour producing a dense and persistent Crema. A blend of sweet Brazillian coffees from Selected plantations,
Lavazza Top Class Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
Full bodied and smooth, with a light Chocolatey taste. Lavazza Top Class Full bodied and smooth, with a light Chocolatey taste. A selection of the sweetest and roundest Asian varieties carefully combined with the fragrant milds of Central American mountai
Lavazza Pienaroma Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
A refined blend of 100% Arabica coffee that is particularly aromatic and fragrant. A refined blend of 100% Arabica coffee that is particularly aromatic and fragrant. 100% Arabicas from the best Brazilian plantations and fragrant milds from the Central Ame
Lavazza Mixed Case Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
Lavazza mixed case of six kilo bags of different Lavazza coffee blends. Choose From OPTION 1: Rossa, Creme e Aroma, Grand Espresso, Super Creme, Tierra, Top Class or OPTION 2:Top Class, Pienaroma, Super Creme, Grand Espresso, Gold Selection, Tierra (+Â£6.0
Lavazza Qualita Rossa Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
Exceptional strength, body and flavour give it a unique intense aroma. Lavazza Qualita Rossa Espresso Wholebean coffee packed in 6 bags each weighing 1kg.
Lavazza Creme e Aroma Espresso Beans (6x1kg)
Strong and Intense, produces a full and lasting Crema Lavazza Creme e Aroma Espresso Coffee Wholebean. Packed in a case of 6 bags each weighing 1kg.
Lavazza Dek Espresso Beans (12x500g)
A water-processed decaffeinated 100% Arabica blend, Dek has a rich, full, satisfying taste. This blend is perfect for espresso-based beverages with a high milk ratio such as mochas, lattes, and cappuccino.
Colombian Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Colombian origin coffee is very versatile, it suits a variety of brewing methods and can even be used as a single origin espresso. Colombian coffee typical produces a quite complex cup, but normally hazelnut and caramel are the major flavours that disting
Colombian Roasted Coffee Beans Bulk (5x1kg)
Colombian origin coffee is very versatile, it suits a variety of brewing methods and can even be used as a single origin espresso. Colombian coffee typical produces a quite complex cup, but normally hazelnut and caramel are the major flavours that disting
Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Swiss water decaffeinated roasted coffee beans, this coffee has been treated to remove the caffeine while retaining the full taste and body. Suitable for a variety of brewing methods, it is provided in wholebean form to grind to your desired setting, use
Decaffeinated Roasted Coffee Beans Bulk (5x1kg)
Swiss water decaffeinated roasted coffee beans, this coffee has been treated to remove the caffeine while retaining the full taste and body. Suitable for a variety of brewing methods, it is provided in wholebean form to grind to your desired setting, use
Fairtrade Colombian Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Fairtrade Colombian Roasted Coffee Beans. Fairtrade guarantees a better deal for producers. The Fairtrade Mark was Introduced to ensure a better deal for growers and small scale producers in developing countries. These people have often found that because
Monsoon Malabar Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
A pure Indian coffee, harvested post-monsoon to deliver a plump mature bean. Medium roasted produces a full palate with well rounded body and a strong hint of spice.
Costa Rica Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
A smooth and medium bodied coffee from a region that produces only the highest quality Arabica varieties.
Italian Blend Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
A smooth and medium bodied coffee from a region that produces only the highest quality Arabica varieties.
Breakfast Blend Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Medium dark roast blend of Central and South American Arabicas with strong deep flavour. Medium acidity with a refreshing kick.
Mountain Blend Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Medium dark roast blend of Central and South American Arabicas with strong deep flavour. Medium acidity with a refreshing kick.
Brazillian Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Produces a cup with exceptional taste, full bodied and sweet with a low toned semi-sweet chocolate character. Brazilian roasted coffee beans, sourced from a number of estates providing a coffee of exceptional taste, full bodied and sweet.
Zaire Kivu Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Strong and full bodied with medium acidity and a slight winey taste. Zaire Kivu arabica coffee. Strong and full bodied with medium acidity and a slight winey taste.
Java Costa Blend Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Blend of Java origin coffee beans and Costa Rica origin coffee beans.
Sumatra Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Full bodied with a rich flavour and low acidity. Sumatra Arabica roasted coffee beans. Produces a full bodied brew with a rich flavour and low acidity.
Kenya Blue Mountain Roasted Coffee Beans (1kg)
Kenya Blue Mountain Blend Roasted Coffee Beans
Nicaragua SHG Maragogype (1kg)
Nicaragua Maragogype is a SHG (strictly high grown) bean. Medium in strength with a sweet high acid and vibrant citrus mouth filling flavour. Well balanced with a light body and smooth tangy aftertaste. Well suited to plunger or filter brewing.
Brazillian Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Raw coffee beans for roasting, Produces a cup with exceptional taste, full bodied and sweet with a low toned semi-sweet chocolate character.
Colombian Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Raw unroasted green coffee beans, Colombian origin raw green coffee beans, Delivers an amazing flavour with a smooth, medium body.
Costa Rican Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Well balanced, deep bodied with a medium acidity. Produces a brew with sweetness and a slight chocolate taste.
Decaffeinated Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Colombian Decaffeinated green coffee beans, Amazing flavour and low acidity with virtually no caffeine from the Swiss Water process.
Peruvian Fairtrade Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Green coffee beans from Peru, Fairtrade certified. Good medium body, nice brisk acidity and depth. Handles a darker roast well.
Honduras Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Green coffee beans from Honduras. Rich and full bodied with acidic flavours .
Indonesia Java Blawan Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Indonesia Java Blawan: Estate grown, exceptional heavy bodied arabica of unique character. Displays a spicy tang, with a rich and nutty texture. Blend with mocha for distinctive popular brew.
Indonesia Arabica Mandheling Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Produces a smooth and mellow cup, good for blending.
Sulotco Sulawesi Private Estate Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Grown on the top of Rante Karuna Mountain in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Some people say it reminds a little bit of walnut.
Java Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Green origin coffee beans from Java. Light bodied and earthy with medium acid. Low toned and rich.
Maragogype Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Origin green coffee beans, Maragogype. Green beans, the type Marogype means Elephant Foot - referring to the large size of the green bean.
Mysore Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Strong and heavy bodied with medium acidity. Mysore Arabica green coffee beans. Strong and heavy bodied with medium acidity.
Sumatra Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Full bodied with a rich flavour and low acidity. Sumatra Arabica green coffee beans. Produces a full bodied brew with a rich flavour and low acidity.
Robusta Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Considered a lower grade to Arabica, neutral taste which can border on harsh and oatmealy. Robusta Green Coffee Beans. Considered as a lower grade to Arabica, Coffea Robusta grows at lower altitudes and is easy to cultivate and harvest. Robusta however is
Yemen Mocca Matari Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Yemen Mocca Matari. In the central mountains of Yemen. Mocca Matari is grown at the highest altitude of all Yemen coffee's. Producing a rich, but sweet complex cup of coffee.
Kenya AA Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Origin green coffee beans from Kenya. High grade coffee with sharp acidity, solid body and smooth winey flavour.
Kenya Peaberry Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Origin Kenya Peaberry green coffee beans. Peaberry is exclusive and makes for a more complete finish. Full body with medium acidity and a sweet quality.
Kivu Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Origin Kivu green coffee beans. Strong and full bodied, blends well with Mysore.
Mocha Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Mocha green coffee beans. Smooth rounded body with a strong acidity
Monsoon Malabar Green Coffee Beans (1kg)
Origin Monsson Malabar green coffee beans. A pure Indian coffee, harvested post-monsoon to deliver a plump mature bean. When medium roasted produces a full palate with well rounded body and a strong hint of spice.
Kenco Sustainable Beans (9x1kg)
Kenco sustainable coffee developed with the Rainforest Alliance, an espresso wholebean blend ideal for all espresso coffee systems.
Kenco Continental Beans (9x1kg)
True continental style espresso blend from Kenco, Dark roasted to bring the coffee oils to the surface of the bean. A full bodied espresso coffee blend for all espresso coffee machines.
Caffe Espresso Bean Blend (5x1kg)
Our special limited edition espresso coffee bean blend, combining Central and South American milds with a touch of Robusta to produce a rich, dense Crema.
Fairtrade Organic Ethiopian Beans (5x1kg)
Double Certified by Fairtrade Foundation and Soil Association Organic standard, these Ethiopian origin coffee beans are Arabica and roasted for espresso systems.
Chocolate Coffee Beans (2x900g)
Chocolate coated coffee beans, individually wrapped to give away with espresso or cappuccino Packed in 900g bags, with 810 beans per bag. Individually wrapped espresso coffee beans coated in chocolate. Packed in 900g bags, with 810 beans per bag.

Glossary of coffee industry terms:- ABSENCE OF DEFECTS (USDA) (Fruit Juice)
Minimum score 18 - maximum 20. The juice should be free of all foreign matter and practically free of seed specks. This is a visual judgement call. ACID (Fruit Juice)
"Acid" means the percent by weight of total acidity, calculated as anhydrous citric acid, in Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice. ACIDITY (Espresso)
A pleasant snap or crispness. Acidity is a desirable characteristic and has nothing to do with the level of acid - the pH - of the coffee. ADDBACK (Fruit Juice)
High Brix concentrate normally 65Âº Brix, which is added back to current production usually to raise or lower ratio or improve colour. AMBIENT JUICE (Fruit Juice)
The juice is separated from the rest of the fruit and concentrated to the required specification by evaporating the water. The concentrate is then pasteurised once and cold packed in an aseptic carton. AMBIENT STORAGE (Ancillary Products)
No refrigeration needed, store in storeroom. ARBITRAGE (Coffee Market)
Trading between markets in order to take advantage of price differentials. AROMA (Tea - Infused Leaf)
Attractive smell denoting quality and flavour BACTERIA (Water & Water Treatments)
There are stringent permissible levels for the various types of bacteria within water and these are easily measured within a laboratory. Most forms of bacteria are harmless in manageable quantities, but not all. Recently there have been incidents where crytosporidium has been found in water. While it is important for you to be aware of these incidents, it is the responsibility of the water providers to ensure it is never present in the mains water. BAGGY (Tea - Liquors)
A taint normally resulting from unlined hessian bags BAKED (Espresso)
A flat bouquet and insipid taste caused by roasting for too long at too low a temperature. BAKEY (Tea - Liquors)
Over fired liquor. BEAR (Coffee Market)
One who believes a market will fall. BISCUITY (Tea - Infused Leaf)
A pleasant aroma often found in well-fired Assams BITTER (Espresso)
A sharp, biting flavour characteristic of dark roasted coffee, not necessarily unpleasant. BLACK (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
With Orthodox grades a black appearance is desirable preferably with 'Tip'. BLACKISH (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
This is a satisfactory appearance for CTC and LTP manufacture teas and denotes careful sorting BLOOM (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A sign of good manufacture and sorting, revealed in a 'gloss' or 'sheen' on the leaf BODY (Tea - Liquors)
Fullness and strength of liquors BOLD (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Particles of leaf too large for the grade classification BOUQUET (Espresso)
The total aromatic profile of a brew, including the fragrance, aroma, nose and aftertaste. BRIGHT (Tea - Infused Leaf)
Light, good colour, usually indicating a bright liquor BRIGHT (Tea - Liquors)
Liquor bright in appearance and fresh and brisk in character BRISK (Tea - Liquors)
The lively, fresh character of a correctly fired tea BRIX (Fruit Juice)
Brix (named after a German scientist Adolf F W Brix) is a quantitative measurement of total soluble solids, chiefly fruit sugars. Brix equals the percent by weight of fruit soluble solids. For example, each 100 pounds of 42Âº Brix concentrate would con BRIX ACID RATIO (Fruit Juice)
Ratio of percent soluble solids to percent acid by weight present in juice. Indicates degree of sweetness or tartness in the juice. BROWN (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A brown appearance with CTC and LTP manufacture normally reflects too hard treatment of the leaf or a poor standard of green leaf harvested BULL (Coffee Market)
One who believes a market will rise. BURNT (Tea - Liquors)
Extreme over firing BUTTERY (Espresso)
A buttery, thick sensation that comes from high levels of oily material suspended in the brew. A buttery mouthfeel is often a characteristic of espresso. C.S.C.E. (Coffee Market)
The New York Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa Exchange. Coffee "C" is a part of this umbrella. CARAMELLY (Espresso)
An aroma reminiscent of caramel candy or syrup, created by sugar compounds in the coffee's vapors. CARBON FILTRATION (Water & Water Treatments)
Carbon is an absorbent material and is extremely efficient at removing odours, taint and discoloration from tap water. However, it in no way prevents the build up of hard water scale. CHARACTER (Tea - Liquors)
Attractive taste of good quality teas or a particular taste associated with the area of growth CHARTS (Coffee Market)
A system of forecasting trading futures, based on mathematics, using averages, sell/buy points indicating whether a market is oversold or overbought and various other statistical data. CHESTY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Inferior or unseasoned packing materials cause this taint CHLORINE (Water & Water Treatments)
Chlorine is used by the water providers to prevent bacterial growth in the water between production and consumption. While it is extremely efficient, its presence can cause a poor taste in some beverages. CHOCOLATEY (Espresso)
An aftertaste of unsweetened chocolate or vanilla extract. CHOPPY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Orthodox or Rotorvane manufacture leaf that has been reduced by cutting during sorting CHUNKY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A very large Broken from Orthodox manufacture CLEAN (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Leaf that is free from fibre, dust and impurities CLEARING HOUSE (Coffee Market)
The organisation that matches up buy and sell contracts on behalf of the exchanges. Also the clearing house handles the tendering of physicals. The clearing house guarantees performance of contract and charges initial and variation margins to pay for COARSE (Tea - Liquors)
Fibre content COLOUR (Fruit Juice)
The colour of FCOJ is evaluated by comparing the colour of the product with USDA orange juice colour standards. To be classified as Grade A, FCOJ must score from 36-40 on colour. COLOURY (Tea - Liquors)
Useful depth of colour COMMODITY EXCHANGES, FUTURES OR TERMINAL MARKETS (Coffee Market)
A system for exchanging contracts for either delivery or acceptance of non-physical commodities for a defined future date. However contracts are mostly not turned into physical deliveries but usually a purchase is matched by an off-setting sale and vice v COMMON (Tea - Liquors)
Very plain, coarse liquor lacking quality CONCENTRATIONS (Fruit Juice)
Usually frozen products are concentrated 1+3 to 1+5. Ambient products are normally concentrated 1+5 to 1+6. COPPERY (Tea - Infused Leaf)
Bright, copper coloured leaf, showing a well manufactured tea of good quality CORDIALS (Fruit Juice)
These are clear squashes. Any clear squash may have "cordial" substituted for "squash", other than one made from lime juice where "lime juice cordial" must appear. CREAM (Tea - Liquors)
A precipitate obtained after cooling usually denoting quality CREAMERS (Ancillary Products)
For coffee, non-dairy CREPY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A crimped appearance common with the larger grade broken from Orthodox manufacture, such as BOP CRUSH (Fruit Juice)
A ready to drink squash, made from at least 5% fruit juice, with about 5% added sugar. Can also contain additives. CURLY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
The leaf appearance of whole leaf grade Orthodox teas such as OP, as opposed to Wiry DARK (Tea - Infused Leaf)
A dark or dull colour usually caused by poor quality leaf or faulty manufacture or firing DOSE (Espresso)
Dose refers to the amount of espresso grounds placed in the portafilter for brewing. DOUBLE WALL CUP (Ancillary Products)
Designed for use without cup holder - protects fingers when hot DRINK (Fruit Juice)
Defined as a soft drink, produced by a method involving the comminution of the entire fruit. Concentrated, it is at least 10% whole fruit with added sugar up to 15% (22.5% for some fruits). Diluted or ready to drink contains at least 2% whole fruit and DRY (Tea - Liquors)
Slight over firing DULL (Tea - Infused Leaf)
Infusion of poor colour, lacking brightness. Can be due to poor manufacture and firing or high moisture content DULL (Tea - Liquors)
Opposite of 'bright' and lacking quality and briskness Early Season (Fruit Juice)
Harvested in the autumn and generally used in the fresh fruit market or in canned single-strength juice, eg. Parson Brown, Hamlin. EARTHY (Tea - Liquors)
A character usually associated with damp storage but sometimes inherent in leaf from certain origins EARTHY (Espresso)
A dirt-like aftertaste caused when coffee beans are stored on the ground after harvesting. The beans absorb organic material from the ground. ENVELOPE TEA BAGS (Ancillary Products)
Tea bags with string and tags packaged in paper envelope EPS CUP (Ancillary Products)
Expanded polystyrene cup (white - thick walled) which protects fingers when hot ESSENCE (Fruit Juice)
Flavour components found in orange juice which impart the distinctive orange flavour. These flavour components are volatile and are evaporated from fresh juice during the concentration process. EVEN (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
True to the grade and consisting of leaf particles of similar size EVEN (Tea - Infused Leaf)
Leaf particles of similar colour FCOJ (Fruit Juice)
Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice. To be called FCOJ, the concentrate must be prepared by removing water from juice of mature oranges, and must be frozen. The reconstituted juice must taste like juice from a freshly squeezed mature orange at the peak of FINES FILTRATION (Water & Water Treatments)
This is the physical filtration of water to remove matter that is larger than a required size. Fines filtration can be effective at removing bacteria and the material used can be impregnated with carbon to remove taste and odours. This form of filtratation can not prevent hard water scale. FIXING (Coffee Market)
Procedure whereby physical coffee is sold for a specified forward date but on a PTBF (price to be fixed) basis. The price is "fixed" at any time prior to delivery, usually in conjunction with a hedge on the futures market. FLAKEY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Flat, open and often light in texture FLASK (Ancillary Products)
Standard 3 pint glass container used for Pour and Service Machines (sometimes called a decanter) FLAT (Tea - Liquors)
Lacking in freshness and briskness, usually due to age FLAT (Espresso)
A loss of aromatic compounds, caused by the staling process or by holding the coffee over heat too long after brewing. FLAVOUR (Tea - Liquors)
A most desirable extension of 'character' caused by slow growth at high elevation and comparatively rare FLAVOUR (USDA) (Fruit Juice)
Minimum score 36 - maximum 40. The FCOJ flavour must be typical of freshly squeezed orange juice with no 'off' flavours. This is also a judgement call in tasting orange juice. FLORAL (Espresso)
Subtle hints of fragrant flowers such as jasmine, found in the fragrance of freshly roasted and ground beans. FORWARD MARKET/FORWARD CONTRACTS (Coffee Market)
Trading in physical commodities for delivery/receiving at a future date. FRUITY (Espresso)
A sweet fruity cup aroma reminiscent of berries or citrus fruit. FRUITY (Tea - Liquors)
An over ripe taste caused by over fermentation or bacterial infection or possibly contamination FULL (Tea - Liquors)
A good combination of colour and body FUNDAMENTALS (Coffee Market)
Relevant information that will affect a market, such as consumption, crop statistics, weather etc. FUNDS (Coffee Market)
Institutional investors using commodities as an alternative to equities. GONE OFF (Tea - Liquors)
A flat or old tea. Often denotes a high moisture content GRAINY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Describes well made CTC or LTP primary fannings and dust grades that are free from powder GRASSY (Espresso)
A grass or alfalfa-like taste and aroma. GREEN (Tea - Infused Leaf)
Greenish particles from underfermented leaf. Liquors often light and raw GREEN (Tea - Liquors)
Raw, immature character usually caused by underfermentation GREY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Caused by too much abrasion during sorting GRIND (Espresso)
The coarseness or fineness of the grind will affect the amount of resistance the water encounters as it travels though the portafilter (the espresso filterbasket). HARSH (Tea - Liquors)
An unattractive astringent taste caused by underwithered leaf or high firing HEAT RETAINING CUP (Ancillary Products)
Same as EPS cup HEAVY (Tea - Liquors)
A thick, strong and coloury liquor with limited briskness HEDGE (Coffee Market)
Trading futures contracts against contracts for physical commodities in order to fix a price and thus ensuring against market fluctuations. HIDY (Espresso)
A leather-like odour caused when too much heat is applied during the drying process and the beans' fats break down. HIGH FIRED (Tea - Liquors)
Over fired, but not burnt JOBBERS (Coffee Market)
Speculators who sell and buy or buy and sell, continuously in an attempt to make small but regular profits out of a market moving either up or down. JUICE (Fruit Juice)
Fruit juice by law must be pure fruit juice, made from 100% flesh - no pith or peel - from either fresh or concentrated juice. No preservatives or colour are allowed. Only a certain amount of added sugar is allowed and this must be included in a list Late Season (Ancillary Products)
The varieties harvested in spring are shipped as fresh fruit and processed into canned single strength juice, chilled juice and frozen concentrate, eg Valencia. LEAFY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Usually Orthodox manufacture leaf tending to be large for the classification LIFFE (Coffee Market)
London International Financial Futures Exchange. LIGHT (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Particles light in weight and of poor density, sometimes flakey LIGHT (Tea - Liquors)
Lacking colour and body LIQUIDATE (Coffee Market)
A position is liquidated when a trader who is "long" sells an equivalent contract or a trader who is "short" buys an equivalent contract. LOCALS (Coffee Market)
Exchange members who trade on their own account. LONG (Coffee Market)
(Buyer) Holding contracts for acceptance of a commodity at a future date. (See short) LONG LIFE (Ancillary Products)
UHT LOT (Coffee Market)
Commodity markets trade in units called "lots" in London a "lot" of coffee is 5 tonnes Robusta. In New York a "lot" is 37,500 Ibs Arabica equal to approximately 250 bags. MAGNETIC/ELECTRIC DEVICES (Water & Water Treatments)
The principle of these devices is to change the polarity of the chemical structure of calcium magnesium so that when water is heated or cooled and the hardness precipitates, it does not form a solid mass but a manageable paste. For best effects these devices require a fast and consistent flow rate and the treated water should be used immediately. MAKE (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Well made (or not) and true to the grade MARGINS (Coffee Market)
A percentage of the contract value deposited with a broker to offset some of the risk in the event of a trader's position resulting in a loss. Margins continue to be called when a traders position deteriorates as a market goes against him. Brokers likewise must deposit margins with the clearing house daily. MATURE (Tea - Liquors)
Mature but not bitter or flat MELLOW (Espresso)
A mild or delicate flavour derived from the presence of high levels of sweet-tasting compounds. METALLIC (Tea - Liquors)
Harsh character Mid Season (Fruit Juice)
Oranges ripening in winter are shipped as fresh fruit and processed for canned single strength juice, chilled juice and frozen concentrate, eg. Pineapple, Homosassa, Temple, King, Shamouti/Jaffa. MIXED (Tea - Liquors)
Leaf particles of varying colour MUDDY (Tea - Liquors)
A dull opaque liquor MUSHY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A tea that has been packed or stored with a high moisture content MUSTY (Espresso)
A mouldy odour caused when beans are exposed to mould spores during the drying process. N.Y.C (Coffee Market)
New York "C" market for trading in Arabica coffee futures. NEAT (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A well-sized grade of good 'make' NECTAR (Fruit Juice)
Made from at least 50% fruit juice for apple and citrus fruits (less for many other fruit nectars). Up to 20% added sugar. NON-DAIRY (Ancillary Products)
A milk/cream equivalent, made only partially from dairy products, e.g. skimmed milk and non-milk fat NOSE (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Smell of the Dry Leaf NUTTY (Espresso)
An aroma similar to roasted nuts in the vapours released after coffee is swallowed. OPEN POSITION (Coffee Market)
Relating to a traders position whether "long or short" of a market. Open position of the whole market is quoted by the exchanges. OPTION (Coffee Market)
A system whereby the buyer pays for the right to decide whether or not to take up a contract prior to date of termination. Buyer of "put" or "call" has the right, not the obligation to sell or buy a futures contract at the strike price. Seller of opt ORIGINS (Coffee Market)
The countries in which the commodity is grown or produced. PERMANENT HARDNESS (Water & Water Treatments)
Hardness in water that does not cause scale is known as permanent hardness. This is mainly made up of calcium and magnesium salts. These mineral salts remain dissolved in water and are considered to have a small nutritional benefit. PHOSPHATE DOSING (Water & Water Treatments)
Sili-phosphates or poly-phosphates are dosed into water to prevent calcium and magnesium bonding together to form scale. This treatment is highly effective in long runs of pipework. However, when water is heated to over 75Â°C the phosphate generally dissipates. There is also a European limit on the maximum dose of phosphate used in drinking water of 12 parts per million. Care should be taken that phosphate devices limit the amount of phosphate dosed. PLAIN (Tea - Liquors)
A liquor lacking in quality POINT (Tea - Liquors)
Similar to briskness. A lively freshness PORTION CONTROL (Ancillary Products)
Carefully measured amount for each cup PORTION POTS (Ancillary Products)
Jiggers, minipots, pots, portions POWDERY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Undesirable fine, light dust PULP (Fruit Juice)
The juice sac contained in the orange. Pulp is removed from fresh juice by finishers prior to concentration. Some pulp that has been stabilised and frozen is then added back to the concentrate to give it the appearance of freshly squeezed juice. The PUMP-POT (Ancillary Products)
Insulated container for tea or coffee that dispenses liquid by pumping lever or insert in lid PUNGENT (Tea - Liquors)
Astringent with a good combination of briskness, brightness and strength QUALITY (Tea - Liquors)
Refers to 'cup quality' and is a combination of the most desirable liquoring properties RAGGED (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
An uneven badly manufactured and graded tea RANCID (Espresso)
A highly unpleasant taste caused by chemical changes when beans are exposed to moisture and oxygen during the staling process. RASPING (Tea - Liquors)
A very coarse and harsh liquor RAW (Tea - Liquors)
Bitter and immature character similar to 'green' REFRACTOMETER (Fruit Juice)
A device that, by defracting light, indicates the level of sugar in the solution. This is measured in terms of degrees Brix. REVERSE OSMOSIS (Water & Water Treatments)
The principle of RO is to force water against a semi-permeable membrane that only allows water to pass through. The membrane prevents any dissolved solid from passing through. RO units require a pre-softened supply to prevent "clogging" of the membrane and the system can be expensive to maintain. RO units are most commonly found in laboratories. Larger systems can be found to treat de-salinate water around the world where there may be a water shortage. RIOY (Espresso)
An iodine-like flavour caused by continued enzymatic activity when fruit partially dries on the coffee tree before being harvested. RUBBERY (Espresso)
A taste like burnt-rubber, caused by continued enzymatic activity when fruit partially dries on the coffee tree before being harvested. SACHET (Ancillary Products)
Square or rectangular paper or cellophane wrapped product e.g. sugar, creamer etc. SCORCHED (Espresso)
A smoky, burnt flavour and odour caused when beans are roasted too quickly at too high a temperature, which chars the beans' surface. SHAMOUTI/JAFFA (Fruit Juice)
Imported from Israel (derived from the old port of Jaffa), this fruit is round to slightly oblong and large, with six to nine seeds. The peel is orange-red and there is an abundance of deep orange-coloured juice. SHARP (Espresso)
An astringent taste derived from the presence of salty-tasting compounds in the coffee. SHORT (Coffee Market)
(Seller) Holding contracts to deliver a commodity at a future date. (See long) SMOKEY (Tea - Liquors)
A taint of smoke usually caused by faulty firing equipment SMOOTH (Espresso)
The mouthfeel of a coffee with low levels of oily materials suspended in the brew. SOFT (Tea - Liquors)
Lacking briskness SOFTS (Coffee Market)
Term referring to commodities such as Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Cotton and Orange juice. SOURY (Espresso)
A piercing, sour, sensation on the tongue, caused by the presence of sour-tasting compounds. SPECS (Coffee Market)
(Speculators) Traders who use the market for speculative gain (not always successfully) rather than hedging. Specs help to give a market liquidity. SPICY (Espresso)
An aftertaste with hints of cinnamon or clove. SPOT (Coffee Market)
On the spot refers to a physical commodity available for immediate delivery. SPOT MONTH (Coffee Market)
The first tradable month quoted on a futures market. SPREAD (Coffee Market)
A mixture of physical and futures trades, on a trader's book. SQUASH (Fruit Juice)
Defined as a soft drink containing fruit juice - not being a comminuted citrus drink - intended for consumption after dilution. Concentrated fruit crush, containing undiluted at least 25% fruit and 22.5% minimum added sugar. Once water is added, these SQUAT CUP (Ancillary Products)
Usually standard 7oz but shorter than vending cup STALE (Espresso)
An unpleasant taste caused by oxygen and moisture penetrating the beans. STALK & FIBRE (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Formed from stem of the green leaf. Should be minimal in primary grades, but a larger proportion unavoidable in secondaries STEWED (Tea - Liquors)
Unattractive character caused by faulty firing STICK (Ancillary Products)
Long rectangular paper wrapped product e.g. sugar, creamer etc. STIRRERS (Ancillary Products)
Thin polystyrene stick used for stirring coffee or tea (sometimes called stir-stick) STOP LOSS (Coffee Market)
A pre-determined price below a purchase price (or above a sold price) whereupon a position is automatically liquidated rather than risk further losses. STRADDLE (Coffee Market)
Buying one month and selling another. STRENGTH (Tea - Liquors)
Substance in cup STRING AND TAG TEA BAGS (Ancillary Products)
Tea bags attached with string to a tag, for removal from cup SWEETLY SPICY (Espresso)
A fragrance in roasted ground beans reminiscent of aromatic spices such as cardamom. TAINTED (Tea - Liquors)
A contamination causing a 'foreign' character in the liquor such as fruit, oil etc. TALL CUP (Ancillary Products)
Taller cup than standard vending cup TAMP (Espresso)
Tamping means compacting the coffee grounds into the portafilter. TARRY (Espresso)
An unpleasant burnt taste caused by holding the coffee at too high a temperature after brewing. TARRY (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
A smoky aroma TEMPERATURE (Espresso)
The temperature of the brewing water depends on the brewing method, but varies between 92 - 98ÂºC. TEMPORARY HARDNESS (Water & Water Treatments)
Temporary hardness is commonly known as scale and it is often blamed for up to 70% of beverage machine failures. Scale will form if water containing temp Hd is either boiled or frozen. During these processes the chemical nature of the water changes causing the calcium and Mg ions to come together and form a solid, which then forms onto surfaces such as valves and elements. TENDERING (Coffee Market)
When a physical commodity is "tendered" or delivered onto a futures market. This occurs when an open contract has not been closed by the time the quoted month has terminated, or during the delivery period. THIN (Tea - Liquors)
An insipid, light liquor lacking strength, colour and body TIP (Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
The leaf bud. A sign of fine plucking and apparent in the top grades of Orthodox manufacture TIPPED (Espresso)
A cereal-like taste caused by applying heat too quickly during roasting. This chars the beans' tips. TOTAL WATER HARDNESS (Water & Water Treatments)
The total hardness of water is made up of parts per million

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