| Attribute | Definition |
| Liking aroma | How likable is the aroma |
| Liking flavour | How likable is the flavour |
| Overall acceptability | Overall acceptance of the sample |
| Smokey/burnt aroma | The smell associated with smoke from burning wood |
| 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 characterized 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. |
| Astringent aftertaste | Characteristic of an after-taste sensation consistent of a drying effect in the mouth. Undesirable in coffee. |
| Full body | Describes the physical properties of the coffee. Full body would describe a strong full mouth-feel as opposed to being thin |