Terroir, that magical, elusive word is most often associated with wine but applies just as much to coffee. So what is terroir?
Terroir and your…coffee? — Coffee with the Queen
For all that coffee and wine are incredibly different, they’re also incredibly similar.
They’re both highly sensitive crops with nearly endless potential for variety. They’re both considered ‘lifestyle’ drinks and are just as much a culture as they are a product. This brief piece takes a look at the French term ‘terroir’ and how this wine-specific term can also be used to describe the environmental details that go into coffee beans’ subtle flavor notes. Boost your vocabulary on a Saturday and use it to support your next purchasing decision!
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