How to taste coffee

An expert in home coffee preparation and author of the book The Coffee Lover' s Manual will take you into the wide world of flavors of this dark beverage.

Have you ever bought coffee based on delicious flavor notes – forest fruits, milk chocolate, hazelnut – and you didn' t find any of that in your cup? This is a common experience among coffee lovers.

Nowadays, high-quality coffee can taste all sorts of different ways, thanks to roasting techniques that help the qualities of the beans stand out. In addition to this characteristic coffee flavor, you can actually find hints of fruit, chocolate, and nuts in your cup – all it takes is a little knowledge, a little practice, and the ability to slow down and savor.

Bestselling author Jessica Easto explains why the flavor notes in coffee aren' t always as simple as in other beverages like wine, beer, and spirits. You will learn how our senses perceive coffee, what creates and influences its flavor, and how to practice your sensory skills using the same tools as professional baristas.

With nineteen exercises to help you identify and talk about what you' re tasting, you' ll get " a more developed palate”, a better ability to choose a coffee you will love, and a better understanding of all the nuances hidden in the small beans.