SACHET
(Ancillary Products)
Square or rectangular paper or cellophane wrapped product e.g. sugar, creamer etc.
SCORCHED
(Espresso)
A smoky, burnt flavour and odour caused when beans are roasted too quickly at too high a temperature, which chars the beans' surface.
SHAMOUTI/JAFFA
(Fruit Juice)
Imported from Israel (derived from the old port of Jaffa), this fruit is round to slightly oblong and large, with six to nine seeds. The peel is orange-red and there is an abundance of deep orange-coloured juice.
SHARP
(Espresso)
An astringent taste derived from the presence of salty-tasting compounds in the coffee.
SHORT
(Coffee Market)
(Seller) Holding contracts to deliver a commodity at a future date. (See long)
SMOKEY
(Tea - Liquors)
A taint of smoke usually caused by faulty firing equipment
SMOOTH
(Espresso)
The mouthfeel of a coffee with low levels of oily materials suspended in the brew.
SOFT
(Tea - Liquors)
Lacking briskness
SOFTS
(Coffee Market)
Term referring to commodities such as Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Cotton and Orange juice.
SOURY
(Espresso)
A piercing, sour, sensation on the tongue, caused by the presence of sour-tasting compounds.
SPECS
(Coffee Market)
(Speculators) Traders who use the market for speculative gain (not always successfully) rather than hedging. Specs help to give a market liquidity.
SPICY
(Espresso)
An aftertaste with hints of cinnamon or clove.
SPOT
(Coffee Market)
On the spot refers to a physical commodity available for immediate delivery.
SPOT MONTH
(Coffee Market)
The first tradable month quoted on a futures market.
SPREAD
(Coffee Market)
A mixture of physical and futures trades, on a trader’s book.
SQUASH
(Fruit Juice)
Defined as a soft drink containing fruit juice - not being a comminuted citrus drink - intended for consumption after dilution. Concentrated fruit crush, containing undiluted at least 25% fruit and 22.5% minimum added sugar. Once water is added, these
SQUAT CUP
(Ancillary Products)
Usually standard 7oz but shorter than vending cup
STALE
(Espresso)
An unpleasant taste caused by oxygen and moisture penetrating the beans.
STALK & FIBRE
(Tea - Dry Leaf Description)
Formed from stem of the green leaf. Should be minimal in primary grades, but a larger proportion unavoidable in secondaries
STEWED
(Tea - Liquors)
Unattractive character caused by faulty firing
STICK
(Ancillary Products)
Long rectangular paper wrapped product e.g. sugar, creamer etc.
STIRRERS
(Ancillary Products)
Thin polystyrene stick used for stirring coffee or tea (sometimes called stir-stick)
STOP LOSS
(Coffee Market)
A pre-determined price below a purchase price (or above a sold price) whereupon a position is automatically liquidated rather than risk further losses.
STRADDLE
(Coffee Market)
Buying one month and selling another.
STRENGTH
(Tea - Liquors)
Substance in cup
STRING AND TAG TEA BAGS
(Ancillary Products)
Tea bags attached with string to a tag, for removal from cup
SWEETLY SPICY
(Espresso)
A fragrance in roasted ground beans reminiscent of aromatic spices such as cardamom.
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