roasteries

Definition

Facilities or businesses where raw coffee beans are roasted to develop their flavor and aroma.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'roast' (to cook with dry heat) plus the suffix '-ery,' denoting a place where an activity occurs. It entered English to describe specific workshops for drying or browning food items like coffee or meat.

In the news

The article mentions that roasteries are essential links in the supply chain, purchasing beans from hill farmers and processing them for sale in cafes and retail shops.

A cup of coffee, grown closer to home

The Daily Star

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