Tasting Coffee: Coffee Cupping Techniques to Unleash the Bean! (I Know Coffee)

I Know Coffee Series: Book 7 You’ve likely heard the coffee professionals in your local coffee shop or roaster talking about the different exciting flavor notes their beans produce—and have then found yourself disappointed when you brew the beans at home and just taste coffee. Just like with tasting wine, developing your palate to pick out the subtle notes present in high-quality coffee beans can take time and practice, but will yield delicious dividends. This book gives you a crash course in tasting coffee . It includes information on what notes you can often expect from different growing regions and roast levels , advice on how to train your palate , information on the tasting wheels used by professionals, and tips about how professional tasters brew their coffee to best taste the layers of flavors. Some coffees are quite complex, with aromas and flavors that can be both subtle and fleeting. This book will help you learn how to taste it like a barista .