Attribute | Definition |
Liking aroma | How likable is the aroma |
Liking flavour | How likable is the flavour |
Overall acceptability | Overall acceptance of the sample |
Coffee aroma | The unique smell associated with coffee products |
Coffee flavour | Overall intensity of coffee flavour |
Roasted/burnt flavour | The flavour descriptor similar to that found in burnt food |
Earthy flavour | Reminiscent of raw potato flavour and the odour associated with fresh earth, wet soil or hummus Undesirable in coffee |
Fruity flavour | Reminiscent of fruit flavour |
Sweet taste | Fundamental taste sensation of which sucrose is typical. Generally associated with sweet aroma descriptors such as fruity, chocolate and caramel |
Bitter taste | A primary taste characterised by a solution of caffeine, quinine and certain alkaloids. The taste is considered desirable up to a certain level and is affected by the degree of roast brewing procedures |