#14. How can I describe my Lavazza cup of coffee?

And if someone asks you to describe the cup of coffee that you're enjoying… How would you describe it? Let's pull out essential elements! Trust us… after this article, you'll be able to describe your coffee experience like a real connoisseur! 

 

 The smell of coffee, both before brewing and after adding water

Description: Floral, Fruity, Chocolaty, Spicy, Nutty, Winery, Sweaty…

Taste

Meaning:The taste characteristics that define the flavor

Description: Floral, Fruity, Chocolaty, Spicy, Bitter, Sweet, Acidic and Mild

 

Meaning: The tactile feeling of the coffee in the mouth

Description: Light, Heavy, Velvety, Winey and Watery

 

Meaning: The sharpness and liveliness of the acidity

Description: sharp, thin, flat, mild or neutral

 

Meaning: The overall sensation of coffee that remains in your mouth

Description: Floral, Fruity, Chocolaty, Spicy, Bitter, Sweet, Acidic and Mild

 

Here below some extra vocab for those who desire to go further, describing precisely the taste and aroma of any cup of coffee:

 

When I choose my cup of coffee, I mainly pay attention to the mouthfeel, as I am particularly sensitive to the feeling of coffee! Since I genuinely enjoy a rich cup of coffee, where I can feel all flavors - I always go for a full-bodied mouthfeel. And you? What’s the key element for you?

 

Tip: Honestly, there is no one way to describe a cup of coffee! Each person who tastes the same cup will probably explain it in different ways. Just take some time to listen and follow your personal senses to describe as best as you can!