Specialty Coffee
The term refers to coffee made from raw beans cultivated in a limited number of highly coveted geographical conditions, boasting exceptional taste characteristics. Depending on the specific soil and climatic conditions in which they are grown, these beans acquire a distinct flavor profile. Subsequently, this type of coffee undergoes rigorous selection and grading processes, with its firm texture, rich taste, and superb flavor being regarded as hallmarks of premium coffee beans.
American Specialty Coffee Association standards:
1. Whether it exhibits a pronounced dry aroma (Fragrance) after roasting or grinding.
2. Whether it possesses a distinct wet Aroma, indicating the aroma of coffee extract.
3. Whether it showcases ample Acidity, referring to the tart taste of coffee that, when combined with sweetness, enhances the overall flavor profile.
4. Whether it demonstrates a substantial Body, reflecting the concentration and weight of the coffee liquid.
5. Whether it leaves behind a lingering Aftertaste that can be evaluated based on its flavor after consumption or spitting.
6. Whether it delivers an intricate Flavor experience by engaging both olfactory and gustatory senses to comprehend its taste characteristics.
7. Whether the taste achieves harmonious Balance by effectively blending and integrating various flavors.
Specialty Coffee
The term refers to coffee made from raw beans cultivated in a limited number of highly coveted geographical conditions, boasting exceptional taste characteristics. Depending on the specific soil and climatic conditions in which they are grown, these beans acquire a distinct flavor profile. Subsequently, this type of coffee undergoes rigorous selection and grading processes, with its firm texture, rich taste, and superb flavor being regarded as hallmarks of premium coffee beans.
American Specialty Coffee Association standards:
1. Whether it exhibits a pronounced dry aroma (Fragrance) after roasting or grinding.
2. Whether it possesses a distinct wet Aroma, indicating the aroma of coffee extract.
3. Whether it showcases ample Acidity, referring to the tart taste of coffee that, when combined with sweetness, enhances the overall flavor profile.
4. Whether it demonstrates a substantial Body, reflecting the concentration and weight of the coffee liquid.
5. Whether it leaves behind a lingering Aftertaste that can be evaluated based on its flavor after consumption or spitting.
6. Whether it delivers an intricate Flavor experience by engaging both olfactory and gustatory senses to comprehend its taste characteristics.
7. Whether the taste achieves harmonious Balance by effectively blending and integrating various flavors.