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Snob (noun)

a person who believes they have superior tastes or knowledge compared to others

속물, 잘난 체하는 사람

He’s such a music snob. He only listens to rare bands.
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Brew (verb)

to prepare a drink, usually coffee or tea, by mixing it with hot water

우려내다, 끓이다

She prefers to brew her coffee using a French press.
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Appreciate (verb)

to understand and enjoy the value or quality of something

감상하다, 이해하다

Coffee snobs appreciate the rich flavors of freshly roasted beans.
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Elitist (adjective)

believing that one’s tastes or interests are superior to others’

엘리트주의적인

The restaurant had an elitist vibe, making it unwelcoming for many people.
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Intimidating (adjective)

making someone feel nervous or afraid

위협적인, 겁나는

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Look down on (phrase)

to think of someone or something as inferior or less important

~을 깔보다, 경멸하다

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Bring out (phrase)

to highlight or make something noticeable

~을 드러내다, 부각시키다

The teacher’s methods brought out the creativity in her students.
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Are you interested in coffee? If so, what is your favorite way to drink it?

커피에 관심이 있으신가요? 그렇다면 가장 좋아하는 커피 마시는 방법은 무엇인가요?

· have a preference for (~을 선호하다)

· black coffee (블랙커피)

· add milk and sugar (우유와 설탕을 넣다)

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Do you care about where coffee beans come from, or do you just enjoy the taste?

커피 원두의 원산지에 관심이 있으신가요, 아니면 그냥 맛만 즐기시나요?

· pay attention to (~에 신경을 쓰다)

· origin of (~의 원산지)

· focus on (~에 집중하다)

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Have you ever met someone who you think is a coffee snob? How did you feel?

커피 속물이라고 생각되는 사람을 만난 적이 있나요? 기분이 어땠나요?

· look down on (~을 깔보다)

· overly critical (지나치게 비판적인)

· act superior (우월한 척하다)

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What do you think of people who are very picky about coffee?

커피에 대해 매우 까다로운 사람들에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?

· particular about (~에 까다로운)

· have high standards (높은 기준을 가지다)

· pay close attention to (~에 세심한 주의를 기울이다)

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If you could try coffee from anywhere in the world, where would it be from?

전 세계 어디에서나 커피를 마실 수 있다면 어디에서 마시고 싶으신가요?

· be curious about (~에 대해 궁금하다)

· give it a try (한번 시도해보다)

· well-known for (~로 유명한)

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What do you think makes a good cup of coffee? Is it the beans, the method, or something else?

무엇이 좋은 커피 한 잔을 만든다고 생각하시나요? 원두인가요, 방법인가요, 아니면 다른 무엇인가요?

· brewing method (추출 방법)

· quality of beans (원두의 품질)

· play a role in (~에 역할을 하다)

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Do you prefer simple coffee or coffee with complex flavors? Why?

단순한 커피를 선호하시나요, 아니면 복잡한 풍미의 커피를 선호하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

· stick to (~을 고수하다)

· plain and simple (평범하고 단순한)

· rich flavor (풍부한 맛)

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Do you think coffee snobs help people discover better coffee, or do they just make it seem too complicated?

커피 속물들이 사람들이 더 좋은 커피를 발견하는 데 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 커피를 너무 복잡하게만 보이게 만든다고 생각하시나요?

· raise awareness (인식을 높이다)

· make it intimidating (~을 위협적으로 만들다)

· appreciate the difference (차이를 인정하다)

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What Does It Mean to Be a Coffee Snob?

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A "coffee snob" is someone who takes coffee very seriously. They are not satisfied with instant coffee or basic chain store drinks. Instead, they seek high-quality beans, the perfect brewing method, and rich, complex flavors. For coffee snobs, every detail matters, from the origin of the beans to the grind size and water temperature.  


Being a coffee snob isn’t just about being picky. It’s about appreciating the art and science of coffee. They often explore different brewing methods like pour-over, French press, or espresso to bring out the best flavors. Some even roast their own beans at home.  


But coffee snobs can sometimes seem intimidating. They might look down on sugary drinks or "weak" coffee, earning them a reputation for being elitist. However, many coffee snobs simply want to share their passion and help others discover better coffee. Whether you’re a coffee snob or just enjoy a simple cup, there’s no wrong way to love coffee. After all, it’s all about enjoying what’s in your cup.

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Vocabulary
Snob  (noun)속물, 잘난 체하는 사람

a person who believes they have superior tastes or knowledge compared to others

He’s such a music snob. He only listens to rare bands.

Brew  (verb)우려내다, 끓이다

to prepare a drink, usually coffee or tea, by mixing it with hot water

She prefers to brew her coffee using a French press.

Appreciate  (verb)감상하다, 이해하다

to understand and enjoy the value or quality of something

Coffee snobs appreciate the rich flavors of freshly roasted beans.

Elitist  (adjective)엘리트주의적인

believing that one’s tastes or interests are superior to others’

The restaurant had an elitist vibe, making it unwelcoming for many people.

Intimidating  (adjective)위협적인, 겁나는

making someone feel nervous or afraid

The new job seemed intimidating at first, but now it’s manageable.

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Phrases
Look down on  (phrase)~을 깔보다, 경멸하다

to think of someone or something as inferior or less important

He tends to look down on people who don’t share his interests.

Bring out  (phrase)~을 드러내다, 부각시키다

to highlight or make something noticeable

The teacher’s methods brought out the creativity in her students.

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Discussion Questions

1. Are you interested in coffee? If so, what is your favorite way to drink it?

커피에 관심이 있으신가요? 그렇다면 가장 좋아하는 커피 마시는 방법은 무엇인가요?

· have a preference for (~을 선호하다)

· black coffee (블랙커피)

· add milk and sugar (우유와 설탕을 넣다)



2. Do you care about where coffee beans come from, or do you just enjoy the taste?

커피 원두의 원산지에 관심이 있으신가요, 아니면 그냥 맛만 즐기시나요?

· pay attention to (~에 신경을 쓰다)

· origin of (~의 원산지)

· focus on (~에 집중하다)



3. Have you ever met someone who you think is a coffee snob? How did you feel?

커피 속물이라고 생각되는 사람을 만난 적이 있나요? 기분이 어땠나요?

· look down on (~을 깔보다)

· overly critical (지나치게 비판적인)

· act superior (우월한 척하다)



4. What do you think of people who are very picky about coffee?

커피에 대해 매우 까다로운 사람들에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?

· particular about (~에 까다로운)

· have high standards (높은 기준을 가지다)

· pay close attention to (~에 세심한 주의를 기울이다)



5. If you could try coffee from anywhere in the world, where would it be from?

전 세계 어디에서나 커피를 마실 수 있다면 어디에서 마시고 싶으신가요?

· be curious about (~에 대해 궁금하다)

· give it a try (한번 시도해보다)

· well-known for (~로 유명한)



6. What do you think makes a good cup of coffee? Is it the beans, the method, or something else?

무엇이 좋은 커피 한 잔을 만든다고 생각하시나요? 원두인가요, 방법인가요, 아니면 다른 무엇인가요?

· brewing method (추출 방법)

· quality of beans (원두의 품질)

· play a role in (~에 역할을 하다)



7. Do you prefer simple coffee or coffee with complex flavors? Why?

단순한 커피를 선호하시나요, 아니면 복잡한 풍미의 커피를 선호하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

· stick to (~을 고수하다)

· plain and simple (평범하고 단순한)

· rich flavor (풍부한 맛)



8. Do you think coffee snobs help people discover better coffee, or do they just make it seem too complicated?

커피 속물들이 사람들이 더 좋은 커피를 발견하는 데 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 커피를 너무 복잡하게만 보이게 만든다고 생각하시나요?

· raise awareness (인식을 높이다)

· make it intimidating (~을 위협적으로 만들다)

· appreciate the difference (차이를 인정하다)



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