specialty coffee en · NOUN
Etymology
First used in 1974 by Erna Knutsen in an issue of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The highest grade of coffee available, typically relating to the entire supply chain, using single-origin or single-estate coffee.
Kahawa 1893’s launch coincided with a significant shift in American coffee culture, driven by the so-called third-wave “specialty coffee” movement, which prioritizes small producers and premium beans.
2024 September 19, Claire Wang, “After a terrible cup of joe in the office, a founder decided to bring African coffee traditions stateside”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:In a recent interview, she elaborated on its supporting themes, which included coffee prices — between €1 and €1.50 for an espresso at the cafe bar, compared with the €5 or more for a specialty coffee — as well as class and the educational levels of patrons and owners of these establishments.
2025 January 21, Vivian Song, “Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| speciality coffee | alternative, uncommon | lexicographic | |
| specialty coffees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (6)
pt café especial (Translations) · es café gourmet (Translations) · fr café de spécialité (Translations) · es café de especialidad (Translations) · cmn 精品咖啡 (Translations) · ca cafè d'especialitat (Translations)