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