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Peaberry: Coffee fruit that contains one bean rather than the usual two. It is believed that they have more taste and aroma than normal beans, therefore, are greatly sought after.

Percolator: A device used to percolate coffee. Many types of coffee makers are based on this principle, where hot water passes through a filter leaving the grinds behind. However, when we speak of a percolator, we also refer to the machines that use pressure.

Plantation: A farming business where coffee is cultivated.

Processing: There are two ways to process the ripe coffee cherry: the wet method and the dry method. The first method takes longer but gives better tasting coffee.