Coffee essence: meaning, definitions and examples

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coffee essence

 

[ ˈkɒfi ˈɛsəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flavor

Coffee essence is a concentrated form of coffee flavoring that is used to add a strong coffee taste to dishes or beverages.

Synonyms

coffee extract, coffee flavoring

Examples of usage

  • Add a few drops of coffee essence to enhance the flavor of your chocolate cake.
  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of coffee essence to be added to the custard.
Context #2 | Noun

liquid

Coffee essence can also refer to a liquid extract made from coffee beans, commonly used in baking or cooking.

Synonyms

coffee concentrate, coffee extract

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of coffee essence to be mixed with the cream for the tiramisu.
  • You can find coffee essence in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.

Translations

Translations of the word "coffee essence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 essência de café

🇮🇳 कॉफी का सार

🇩🇪 Kaffeeessenz

🇮🇩 esensi kopi

🇺🇦 есенція кави

🇵🇱 esencja kawy

🇯🇵 コーヒーエッセンス

🇫🇷 essence de café

🇪🇸 esencia de café

🇹🇷 kahve esansı

🇰🇷 커피 에센스

🇸🇦 خلاصة القهوة

🇨🇿 kávová esence

🇸🇰 kávová esencia

🇨🇳 咖啡精华

🇸🇮 kavna esenca

🇮🇸 kaffikjarni

🇰🇿 кофе мәні

🇬🇪 ყავის არსი

🇦🇿 qəhvə əsası

🇲🇽 esencia de café

Etymology

The term coffee essence has been used since the early 19th century to refer to a concentrated form of coffee flavor. It originated from the practice of making strong coffee extracts for culinary purposes. Over time, the term has evolved to also include liquid extracts made from coffee beans. Today, coffee essence is commonly used in baking, cooking, and flavoring various dishes and beverages.