Published: 20 Jan 2023 › Updated: 20 Jan 2023
Understanding Coffee Flavors : Sensory Profile
Greetings Coffee Lovers.
Sensory profile:
- This refers to the distinct tastes and aromas it evokes.
With that being said, The sensory profile of a cup of coffee varies according to multiple factors :
- Type of coffee bean
- Geographical source
- Roasting method
- Preparation method
Tasting & describing the complexities of coffee takes years of practice.
Coffee Aroma Descriptions: Scent/smell
- flowery
- nutty
- smokey
- herbal
Coffee Taste Descriptions:
- acidic and sourness
- bitterness
- sweetness
- saltiness
- spiciness
Relevant to note:
- Lighter roasting tends to preserve the herbal, fruity, floral notes.
- Darker roasting increases smokey, burnt aromas and reduces acidic notes.
Thank you for reading, I hope this blog was insightful and interesting.
Kind regards
Aiden
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