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Poison ivy

Peaberry

Portafilter

Pale

A variety of the sumac plant which, if touched, causes a painful rash. According to the author's brother, who has often contracted the rash in the course of his archaeological digs, very strong coffee applied to the affected area will cure the rash.

Normally, each coffee cherry contains two beans. Occasionally, a cherry will form with only one bean. These are called peaberries and are frequently separated and sold one bean. These are called peaberries and are frequently separated and sold as its own distinct varietal. new Guinea is one of the more popular ones.

The cupped handle on an espresso machine which which holds the finely ground coffee during the brewing process.

yellow in color, from immature cherries or drought-affected; will not darken satisfactorily in roast; unpleasant nutty flavor of several can spoil batch.

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Last updated :31 October, 2011