# Specialty Coffee

/ˈspɛʃəlti ˈkɔfi/ (US) · /ˈspɛʃəlti ˈkɒfi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/specialty-coffee
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

high-quality coffee that receives a score of 80 points or higher, representing the best flavors and farming practices in the global coffee industry

For teachers: a classification for coffee beans that score 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale by certified tasters, indicating superior quality from farm to cup.

## Examples

- I want to try specialty coffee because it tastes better than cheap coffee.
- Many local roasteries focus on specialty coffee to highlight the unique flavors of different regions like Ethiopia or Colombia.
- The shift toward specialty coffee has incentivized farmers to implement more meticulous processing methods to reach the eighty-point threshold required for premium pricing.

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