Discover the world of coffee in our comprehensive encyclopedia. From cultivation methods to ingredients and preparation methods – immerse yourself in the fascinating coffee culture. Learn more about sustainable practices and the story behind every sip.

Mexico

Mexico, country: Located in North America. It borders the United States and Guatemala, among others. Its capital, Mexico City, is one of the world’s largest metropolises. It is one of

Mild

Mild, adj.: Description of taste and indication of how digestible the coffee is. An espresso can indeed be mild from having few chlorogenic acids due to its roasting – but

Milk

Milk, noun: Additive to coffee. For café au lait, cappuccino, latte macchiato, etc. milk foam is better; preferably with very fresh milk with a higher fat content. There are numerous

Minerals

Minerals, noun: Ingredient in coffee. 
Its content is extremely dependent on the coffee variant, cultivation area and growing conditions. The average portion per brew is approximately 4%, of which upwards

Mount Hagen

Mount Hagen, city: Located in Papua New Guinea. It is the capital of the Western Highlands province in the interior of the country. As of 2009, its population was estimated

Naturland

Naturland, noun: Farmers association with strict organic standards. www.naturland.de

Organic

Organic, adj.: Synonym for biodynamic. Quality criterion for coffee cultivation and processing. (see: organic cultivation and biodynamic)

Organic coffee

Organic coffee, noun: Coffee that is cultivated and processed according to organic standards and/or biodynamically. Its quality is certified with the EU organic seal and the seals of the farmers

Organic cultivation

Organic cultivation (also called organic farming): Companion planting with shade trees (casuarina /yam tree, banana, papaya, etc.), mostly laid out in small coffee gardens with 10-30 trees. The consequences: Water

Organic standard

Organic standard, noun: Describes the criteria and restrictions for permission to use a specific organic seal. Compliance should be ensured via documentation requirements, regular monitoring and samples. Seals include the

Encyclopedia