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Coffee and Tea Tasting Terminology

Common tasting vocabulary shared across coffee and tea, such as body, acidity, and aroma, one term per card.

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Body
The weight or fullness of a beverage on the palate
Acidity
The bright, tart, or sour quality in coffee or tea
Aroma
The scent or fragrance perceived through the nose
Finish
The lingering taste or aftertaste after swallowing
Notes
Distinct flavor components or undertones detected in the beverage
Tannins
Compounds that create a drying, astringent sensation in the mouth
Astringency
A mouth-puckering or drying sensation caused by tannins
Floral
A taste or aroma reminiscent of flowers
Fruity
A taste or aroma reminiscent of fruit
Earthy
A taste or aroma reminiscent of soil, minerals, or wet earth
Bitter
A sharp, unpleasant taste sensation
Sweet
A taste sensation associated with sugar or sweetness
Bouquet
The complete aromatic character of a beverage
Crema
The golden-brown foam or head that forms on top of espresso
Infusion
A beverage created by steeping leaves, beans, or grounds in hot water

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