Word
brewing temperature
Phoneticsbrew·ing tem·per·a·ture
US/ˈbruːɪŋ ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr/
UK/ˈbruːɪŋ ˈtɛmprətʃə/
Definition
compound. the temperature of the water used to make coffee, which changes how the drink tastes and smells, usually kept between 92°C and 98°C
compound. the specific thermal state of water during the extraction phase of coffee preparation, typically maintained within a range of 90.5°C to 96°C to optimize chemical solubility.
Examples
“The brewing temperature was too low, so the coffee tasted sour.”
“Most baristas adjust the brewing temperature depending on how dark the coffee beans were roasted.”
“Precise PID controllers allow professional espresso machines to maintain a stable brewing temperature, preventing the thermal fluctuations that lead to inconsistent extraction profiles.”
Examples
simple
“The brewing temperature was too low, so the coffee tasted sour.”
contextual
“Most baristas adjust the brewing temperature depending on how dark the coffee beans were roasted.”
complex
“Precise PID controllers allow professional espresso machines to maintain a stable brewing temperature, preventing the thermal fluctuations that lead to inconsistent extraction profiles.”
Real-World Examples
“The brew temperature is widely considered a key parameter affecting the final quality of coffee, with a temperature near 93 °C often described as optimal.” Etymology
A compound noun combining the Middle English 'brewen' (from Old English breowan) with 'temperature', which entered English via Middle French from the Latin 'temperatura' meaning a consistency or moderation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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