Coffee and Tea

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• What is the main purpose of blooming coffee grounds before the full pour-over brew?
• Which brewing method typically uses very finely ground coffee and pressure to produce a concentrated shot?
• Why is water just below boiling generally preferred for brewing most coffee?
• Which tea is traditionally made from leaves that are withered, rolled, and fully oxidized?
• For a classic French press, coffee is usually ground [____] so the grounds are easier to separate from the brewed…
• The process in which tea leaves develop darker color and deeper flavor after exposure to oxygen is called [____].
• In espresso preparation, the compacted layer of ground coffee placed in the portafilter is called the [____].
• Tea made by whisking finely powdered green tea directly into hot water is called [____].