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Suggested terms: Steve Ember
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come across
Meaning: To find or encounter something by chance.
Example: It is hard to walk down a street without coming across a coffee shop.
put on a pot of coffee
Meaning: To start brewing a pot of coffee.
Example: I'm going to put on a pot of coffee before we begin.
make up
Meaning: To form or constitute a part of something.
Example: Arabica coffee makes up about 70% of the world’s production.
in high demand
Meaning: Wanted or needed by many people.
Example: Coffee soon became in high demand across the Middle East.
cut down
Meaning: To remove trees or plants, usually to clear land.
Example: Large coffee farms often cut down trees to make room for coffee plants.
espresso
IPA (UK): /eˈspres.əʊ/
IPA (US): /eˈspres.oʊ/
Meaning: A strong coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans.
Meaning: A strong coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans.
Example: A perfect espresso requires the right pressure, timing, and fresh coffee.
barista
IPA (UK): /bəˈriː.stə/
IPA (US): /bəˈriː.stə/
Meaning: A person trained to prepare and serve coffee drinks.
Meaning: A person trained to prepare and serve coffee drinks.
Example: The best baristas compete in national and world championships.
Arabica
IPA (UK): /əˈræb.ɪ.kə/
IPA (US): /əˈræb.ɪ.kə/
Meaning: A species of coffee plant known for producing mild, aromatic coffee.
Meaning: A species of coffee plant known for producing mild, aromatic coffee.
Example: Arabica beans are prized for their rich smell and smooth flavor.
Robusta
IPA (UK): /rəˈbʌs.tə/
IPA (US): /roʊˈbʌs.tə/
Meaning: A hardy coffee plant with higher caffeine content and stronger flavor.
Meaning: A hardy coffee plant with higher caffeine content and stronger flavor.
Example: Robusta is cheaper to grow because it resists disease and heat.
fair trade
IPA (UK): /ˌfeə ˈtreɪd/
IPA (US): /ˌfer ˈtreɪd/
Meaning: A system ensuring farmers receive fair payment for their products.
Meaning: A system ensuring farmers receive fair payment for their products.
Example: Fair trade coffee guarantees farmers a stable income even when prices drop.
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