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Understanding Coffee Flavors : Sensory Profile

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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

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Tasting & describing the complexities of coffee takes years of practice.

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Coffee Aroma Descriptions: Scent/smell

  • flowery
  • nutty
  • smokey
  • herbal

Coffee Taste Descriptions:

  • acidic and sourness
  • bitterness
  • sweetness
  • saltiness
  • spiciness

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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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