Coffee Flavor 101 | 7. Common Flavor Notes in Fine Robusta Coffee

1. Definition:

   - Flavor in coffee refers to the coffee's principal character, encompassing the mid-range elements that lie between the initial impressions of the coffee's aroma and taste, and its final aftertaste. It is a combined impression of all gustatory sensations and retro-nasal aromas that go from the mouth to the nose. The flavor is evaluated based on its intensity, quality, and complexity, as experienced when the coffee is slurped into the mouth vigorously to involve the entire palate.

2. Purpose:

    - Understanding the common flavor notes in Fine Robusta coffee allows coffee lovers to appreciate the depth and complexity that this type of coffee can offer. By identifying these specific flavors, coffee enthusiasts can better evaluate the quality of the coffee and select beans that match their taste preferences. This knowledge also helps in distinguishing Fine Robusta from lower-grade Robusta coffees, which tend to have less desirable flavor characteristics.

3. Example:

   - Fine Robusta coffees typically exhibit rich and complex flavor notes that include:

   - Fruit-like: Cherry, black currant, raisin, raspberry, berry, dried fig, lemon, and prunes.

    - Nut-like: Walnut, almond, and malt.

    - Spice-like: Clove, coriander, and allspice.

    - Sweet-like: Molasses, syrupy, caramel, honey, dark chocolate, cocoa, and buttery.

- Overall: These coffees are often described as rounded, complex, complete, mellow, deep, and delicate.

  - In contrast, off-grade Robusta coffees may display less appealing flavor notes such as grassy, rubbery, or woody characteristics, often associated with a lower quality coffee.

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