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Siphon

Siphon, noun: Special kind of coffee machine: A device reminiscent of a chemistry lab. A halogen lamp or a spirit lamp heats the water, which is forced upwards through a

Slow roasting

Slow roasting, noun (see also: drum roasting) Particularly slow roasting lasting 10-15 minutes, usually in drum roasters.

Socialization

Association, Subst., f, describes a “community” of different plants. In the context of coffee cultivation, this refers to the planting of useful and shade plants between the coffee bushes.

Soil erosion

Soil erosion, noun: The wearing away of layers of soil through overgrazing, deforestation and removal of vegetation. The causes include wind and water. Companion planting with shade trees in organic

Spent coffee grounds

Spent coffee grounds, noun: What’s left of the coffee grounds after making coffee. A popular home remedy against slugs, ants, voles or as a rose fertilizer. They are occasionally also

Spring carbonic acid

Spring carbonic acid, Subst. w., is used in the so-called CO2 process for decaffeination. Carbonic acid (i.e. carbon dioxide) occurs in nature as a gas or dissolved in water. Is

Stamp pot

Stempelkanne, Subst., f, pot for making coffee. See also French press.

Standard

Standard, adj.: Term for coffee that is cultivated at an elevation of 2300-3250 feet above sea level. Quality indicator. (see also: SHG and HG)

Steeping time

Steeping time, noun: The time you let the coffee steep in the water. Usually between 3 and 8 minutes. It is a matter of personal taste; you should definitely try

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