coffee tasting : let's explore the bean
grow in different regions, every coffee has a different characteristic. because when it grows, the coffee plant absorbs any kind of minerals, flavor, aroma which came from around. this thing makes every coffee is special and has a unique characteristic. start your coffee journey from doing a simple coffee tasting to know more about coffee that you have.
(FYI, don't add milk, sugar, etc. just try a plain black coffee using french press).
smell it first
wake up and smell the coffee. have you heard that statement? we will get our first impression of coffee from smelling. relax, take a deep breath, it's time for 'aroma-therapy'.
make sure your nose could catch every aroma inside. use your sense. floral? earthy?
next, slurp!
next step, let's slurp the coffee while it still warm. don't gulp it directly. make sure when you sip, the 'black wine' covering palate and your tongue.
discovering...
feel it.
is it bitter? sweet? full bodied? more or less acidity? ow...maybe you feel a berry notes?
alright...you've got another three tasting terms after slurp it : acidity, body, and flavor.
Acidity is a desirable characteristic in coffee. It is the sensation of dryness that the coffee produces under the edges of your tongue and on the back of your palate. The role acidity plays in coffee is not unlike its role as related to the flavor of wine. It provides a sharp, bright, vibrant quality. With out sufficient acidity, the coffee will tend to taste flat. Acidity should not be confused with sour, which is an unpleasant, negative flavor characteristic.
Body is the feeling that the coffee has in your mouth. It is the viscosity, heaviness, thickness, or richness that is perceived on the tongue. A good example of body would be that of the feeling of whole milk in your mouth, as compared to water. Your perception of the body of a coffee is related to the oils and solids extracted during brewing. Typically, Indonesian coffees will possess greater body than South and Central American coffees. If you are unsure of the level of body when comparing several coffees, try adding an equal amount of milk to each. Coffees with a heavier body will maintain more of their flavor when diluted.
Flavor is the overall perception of the coffee in your mouth. Acidity, aroma, and body are all components of flavor. It is the balance and homogenization of these senses that create your overall perception of flavor.
describe it!
tell and share anything you know about the coffee. every coffee has its own story. like a fairy tale.
grow in different regions, every coffee has a different characteristic. because when it grows, the coffee plant absorbs any kind of minerals, flavor, aroma which came from around. this thing makes every coffee is special and has a unique characteristic. start your coffee journey from doing a simple coffee tasting to know more about coffee that you have.
(FYI, don't add milk, sugar, etc. just try a plain black coffee using french press).
smell it first
wake up and smell the coffee. have you heard that statement? we will get our first impression of coffee from smelling. relax, take a deep breath, it's time for 'aroma-therapy'.
make sure your nose could catch every aroma inside. use your sense. floral? earthy?
next, slurp!
next step, let's slurp the coffee while it still warm. don't gulp it directly. make sure when you sip, the 'black wine' covering palate and your tongue.
discovering...
feel it.
is it bitter? sweet? full bodied? more or less acidity? ow...maybe you feel a berry notes?
alright...you've got another three tasting terms after slurp it : acidity, body, and flavor.
Acidity is a desirable characteristic in coffee. It is the sensation of dryness that the coffee produces under the edges of your tongue and on the back of your palate. The role acidity plays in coffee is not unlike its role as related to the flavor of wine. It provides a sharp, bright, vibrant quality. With out sufficient acidity, the coffee will tend to taste flat. Acidity should not be confused with sour, which is an unpleasant, negative flavor characteristic.
Body is the feeling that the coffee has in your mouth. It is the viscosity, heaviness, thickness, or richness that is perceived on the tongue. A good example of body would be that of the feeling of whole milk in your mouth, as compared to water. Your perception of the body of a coffee is related to the oils and solids extracted during brewing. Typically, Indonesian coffees will possess greater body than South and Central American coffees. If you are unsure of the level of body when comparing several coffees, try adding an equal amount of milk to each. Coffees with a heavier body will maintain more of their flavor when diluted.
Flavor is the overall perception of the coffee in your mouth. Acidity, aroma, and body are all components of flavor. It is the balance and homogenization of these senses that create your overall perception of flavor.
describe it!
tell and share anything you know about the coffee. every coffee has its own story. like a fairy tale.
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