microroaster
Small-batch coffee roaster
A microroaster is a small-scale coffee roasting operation, typically producing limited batches with emphasis on quality, sourcing, and craft.
The term parallels microbrewery in suggesting artisanal production distinct from industrial scale: We get our beans from a local microroaster.
Someone who operates such a business may also be called a microroaster.
Edible pod seeds
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- arabicaDominant coffee species
- robustaHardy, bitter coffee species
- single-originFrom one locale only
blend · barista · caffeine · grinder · filter · drip · pour-over · crema
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- curatedDeliberately selected and organized
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
meticulous · craftsmanship · quality · specialty · niche · premium · select · limited
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
- chocolateyResembling cocoa flavor
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
citrus · caramel · earthy · floral · bright · acidity · body · full-bodied
Struck percussion cylinder
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- batchQuantity produced together
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
medium · dark · development · caramelization · degassing · resting · freshness · smoke
beans
Edible pod seeds
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- arabicaDominant coffee species
- robustaHardy, bitter coffee species
single-origin · blend · barista · caffeine · grinder · filter · drip · pour-over · crema · cupping
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- curatedDeliberately selected and organized
bespoke · meticulous · craftsmanship · quality · specialty · niche · premium · select · limited · exclusive
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- fruityHaving orchard flavor
- chocolateyResembling cocoa flavor
nutty · citrus · caramel · earthy · floral · bright · acidity · body · full-bodied · complexity
drum
Struck percussion cylinder
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- batchQuantity produced together
light · medium · dark · development · caramelization · degassing · resting · freshness · smoke · chaff