How to Taste Coffee: Develop Your Sensory Skills and Get the Most Out of Every Cup

I have been drinking coffee daily for a few years, but apart from “I like this one”, “pleasant taste”, “creamy”, and “thick”, I don’t really know what to look for in brewed coffee, much less to describe it in terms of flavor. This book introduces me to the world of coffee, what’s there in the coffee, popular professional terms and lexicon, what affects flavor, how to taste coffee like a professional, and a lot more. It’s different from most other coffee books on the market which mainly cover the popular kinds of beans and coffees, making coffee, coffee tools and machines etc. This book is above that. To me, it’s much more enlightening. Almost technical, but very easy to read. I can now taste coffee from a new perspective, focusing on sensory qualities. It gives me a totally new, pleasurable and engaging experience in drinking my daily afternoon cuppa. And when in a coffee shop, I am more confident looking at the specialty menu and understanding more of what they have.

I have always been on a quest to make a better tasting cup of coffee. But I finally realized that I needed to learn more about what happens when I taste coffee. This book slowly, carefully, and very completely guides the reader through all that is happening when tasting coffee - or anything for that matter. I especially like the many palate exercises the author provides to help us identify certain properties of what we’re tasting. This book is the best resource I have found on tasting, and how taste, smell, and touch contribute to our perception of flavor. I highly recommend it!

Well written and loaded with useful information. Author does a great job of communicating the nuances and dynamic relationships of various tasting and flavor notes in coffee.

I have Craft Coffee : A Manual on my shelf and reference it frequently, so I knew that the follow up would be just as valuable. I love the author's unpretentious approach to explaining complex subject matter, and appreciate the exercises that illustrate the concepts. I learn by doing better than listening to an explanation. The book reads like a friend sharing their expertise and passion for a subject rather than a textbook, which is much appreciated - it helps demystify a somewhat intimidating subject. The book itself is also beautifullly designed and looks great on the shelf - always a plus!

Nothing wrong with the contents of the book, but this was supposed to be a gift and I'm almost embarrassed gifting it looking dirty and warped. Not sure how to clean this either. Looks worse in person.

Good book to read and finish in 2 evenings for beginners, emphasizing on coffee flavors and human perceptions…

The quality of the book is very well done. The content is very interesting and I really think I’m learning a lot. I’m enjoying reading and learning something new. I drink coffee daily and am learning to appreciate it more.

I love this book!! It’s such a great tool. Amazing follow-up to Craft Coffee: A Manual The way Jessica explains the science behind tasting coffee is so easy to digest and follow- it immediately boosts your confidence in your tasting abilities. I love the detail she provides in giving us such a great roadmap to improve your senses while at the same time making it so fun to read! A perfect addition to ANY coffee drinker’s book shelf (or coffee table)!

This book offers and in-depth look into the world of coffee tasting. It's even full of ways to train your palate. Great little book for coffee-lovers.

A very informative book and has given me a greater understanding in the art of tasting coffee.

Sono da ormai 2 anni nel mondo del caffé specialty. Ho letto vari libri e questo rappresenta un buon inizio per capire come approcciarsi alla degustazione. Il libro contiene esercizi per percepire vari gusti e distinguerli. Facile comprensione. Solo in lingua inglese