Word
old crop
Phoneticsold crop
US/oʊld krɑːp/
UK/əʊld krɒp/
Definition
compound. coffee beans that were harvested during the previous year's growing season, often resulting in a flatter flavor compared to more recently harvested crops
compound. refers to green coffee beans harvested in a prior production cycle, typically exhibiting diminished acidity and moisture content compared to the current harvest.
Examples
“The coffee tasted a bit woody because the roaster used old crop beans.”
“We are offering a discount on this espresso blend since it contains some old crop from the last Brazilian harvest.”
“Sensory evaluations often reveal that old crop lacks the vibrant enzymatic properties and floral notes characteristic of freshly arrived shipments.”
Examples
simple
“The coffee tasted a bit woody because the roaster used old crop beans.”
contextual
“We are offering a discount on this espresso blend since it contains some old crop from the last Brazilian harvest.”
complex
“Sensory evaluations often reveal that old crop lacks the vibrant enzymatic properties and floral notes characteristic of freshly arrived shipments.”
Real-World Examples
“: ‘past crop’ (typically 12-24 months old) and ‘old crop’ (over 2 years old), with the latter showing more pronounced degradation.” “Among old crops, green beans that have been stored for several years, sometimes even decades, in suitable storage conditions are said to be aged.” Etymology
A compound noun originating in the global coffee trade to distinguish inventory based on harvest cycles. It uses the standard English 'old' and 'crop' to denote agricultural aging.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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