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Word

seasonal coffee

Phoneticssea·son·al cof·fee

US/ˈsizənəl ˈkɔfi/

UK/ˈsiːznəl ˈkɒfi/

Definition

compound. coffee beans harvested and sold during their natural growing time, available only for a limited period because they are fresh and produced in small amounts

compound. an agricultural coffee product originating from specific harvest cycles, typically encompassing limited-lot micro-crops that are not available for year-round distribution due to their seasonal nature.

Examples

“I tried a new seasonal coffee today that tasted like fresh strawberries.”

“The barista recommended the seasonal coffee from Ethiopia, noting it would only be on the menu for another month.”

“To maintain optimal flavor profiles, specialty roasters rotate their inventory to feature seasonal coffee, ensuring that consumers receive beans at their peak freshness post-harvest.”

Examples

simple

“I tried a new seasonal coffee today that tasted like fresh strawberries.”

contextual

“The barista recommended the seasonal coffee from Ethiopia, noting it would only be on the menu for another month.”

complex

“To maintain optimal flavor profiles, specialty roasters rotate their inventory to feature seasonal coffee, ensuring that consumers receive beans at their peak freshness post-harvest.”

Real-World Examples

“Seasonal coffee refers to beans that are purchased and roasted based on recent harvest cycles, ensuring the freshest possible flavour.”
Farm & Forest Organic Coffee Roasters · 20 Sept 2023

Etymology

From the Middle English 'season' (time of year) combined with 'coffee', adapted by the specialty coffee industry in the late 20th century to emphasize coffee as a fresh agricultural crop.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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