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The Art of Coffee Tasting — What to Look For

Steaming cup of coffee with cupping setup

Introduction

Coffee is more than just a beverage — it's an experience...

Step 1: Smell the Aroma

Before even taking a sip, breathe in the aroma...

Tip: The nose detects hundreds of scent notes...

Smelling coffee aroma

Step 2: Taste and Slurp

Take a loud slurp! This spreads the coffee across your palate...

  • Sweetness: Natural sugars in the bean
  • Acidity: Like citrus or berries — not sourness
  • Body: The texture or weight of the coffee in your mouth
  • Flavor: Fruity, earthy, nutty, chocolaty?
Barista slurping coffee

Step 3: Identify the Flavor Notes

Each coffee tells a story through its origin...

Coffee origins

Step 4: The Aftertaste (Finish)

Notice the lingering flavor once you’ve swallowed...

Final sip of coffee

Final Thoughts

Tasting coffee is an art that blends sensation, memory, and curiosity...

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