For those new to specialty coffee, the English terminology related to espresso machines and baristas can often be confusing. This article systematically compiles the main components of espresso machines, the tools baristas use in their daily work, as well as roasting equipment and general coffee-related English vocabulary, providing Chinese translations and functional descriptions for each term. Whether you want to understand coffee equipment manuals or communicate more smoothly with baristas, this glossary will come in handy. The article also specifically includes key terms commonly featured in Front Street Coffee's product introductions, making it easy for enthusiasts to cross-reference and learn.
| English Term | Chinese Translation |
|---|---|
| Tamper | Tamper — the metal block that baristas hold in their hands at the café! ^_^ |
| Portafilter | Portafilter — same situation as above!! |
| Basket | Filter basket, portafilter basket — this is integrated with the Portafilter; the coffee grounds go in here, and then you tamp with a Tamper. |
| Machine's grouphead | Group head — a component found only on espresso machines; the steam comes out from here, and the portafilter is also installed here. I'm being a bit redundant orz |
| Steamwand | Steam wand — a component on espresso machines, the steam delivery tube specifically for latte art. |
| Nozzle | Steam tip — this is on the Steamwand. |
| Pitcher | Milk pitcher — the pitcher used for holding milk and steaming milk foam. |
| Pour Over | Pour over, brewing |
| English Term | Chinese Translation |
|---|---|
| Afterburner | Installed behind the exhaust duct of a coffee roaster, it is a cleaning device that secondary-burns the smoke, exhaust gas, and debris generated during roasting, preventing direct emissions that would pollute the environment. |
| Coffee Roaster | Coffee roaster |
| English Term | Chinese Translation |
|---|---|
| RC | Roasted Coffee — roasted coffee beans, i.e., roasted beans |
| IC | Instant Coffee — instant coffee |
English terms related to espresso machines and baristas
English Term
Chinese Translation
Tamper
Tamper — the metal block that baristas hold in their hands at the café! ^_^
Portafilter
Portafilter — just as common as the tool mentioned above!!
Basket
Filter basket, portafilter basket — it is integrated with the Portafilter; the coffee grounds go in here, and then you tamp with a Tamper.
Machine's grouphead
Group head — a component unique to espresso machines; the steam comes out from here, and the portafilter is also installed at this position. Seems like I said something unnecessary orz
Steamwand
Steam wand — a component on espresso machines, the tube specifically used for delivering steam during latte art.
Nozzle
Steam tip — it is located at the end of the Steamwand.
Pitcher
Milk pitcher — the dedicated container for holding milk and steaming milk foam.
Pour Over
Pour over, brewing
English terms related to coffee roasters and roasters
English Term
Chinese Translation
Afterburner
Installed at the rear end of the exhaust duct of a coffee roaster, it is a purification device that secondary-burns the smoke, exhaust gas, and debris generated during roasting, preventing direct emissions that would pollute the environment.
Coffee Roaster
Coffee roaster
Other coffee-related English terms
English Term
Chinese Translation
RC
Roasted Coffee — refers to roasted coffee beans, i.e., roasted beans
IC
Instant Coffee — instant coffee
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
