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Bitterness: Pungent taste perceived on the back of the tongue,
usually caused by long roasting, bad brewing method or over-extraction
of the coffee oils. In small quantities, it can add to the overall
flavor of the coffee.
Blend: A mixture of beans with complementary characteristics,
improving balance and harmony. Most coffees are blends, Mocha Java
being the most popular.
Blue Mountain: Blue Mountain is a celebrated coffee grade
that comes from Jamaica. It is called the caviar of coffee and is
very expensive
Body: A coating sensation or full-mouth feeling of more
viscosity. Felt at the base of the tongue, in the throat and on
the palate.
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