First, let’s start with sweetness.
This is the natural sugars in the coffee beans that give it that oh-so-sweet flavour. These can be light and very mild, right up to thick and syrupy.
Next up, acidity.
This isn’t your stomach acid, folks. It’s the bright, sharp flavour that can add a little zing to your coffee. It’s a little kick to get you going in the morning.
Now, think of the body.
Body describes the mouth feel, or texture of the coffee. It can range from light and watery to thick and velvety. It’s like a cozy blanket for your taste buds.
How about the flavour?
Of course, we can’t forget about flavour. This can include notes like chocolate, nutty, or fruity. It’s like a fruit salad, but in coffee form. This includes flavours that you might think are unpleasant or undesirable at first. Think of tobacco, woody, or earthy. Sometimes these flavours pair with the other flavour notes in your coffee. And then they surprise you at being what you like the best!
Last, aftertaste.
Aftertaste is the last in all respects. These are the lingering notes that stay in your mouth after you’ve swallowed your coffee. It’s like a goodbye kiss from your favourite coffee.