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overroasting

/ˌoʊvəˈroʊstɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overroasting mean?

noun

The act of roasting coffee beans for too long, resulting in a bitter taste. Overroasting can also refer to the process of cooking food for too long, causing it to become dry and unappetizing.

Example

"The barista was accused of overroasting the coffee beans, which resulted in a batch of bitter coffee."

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