Jak ochutnávat kávu - Rozvíjejte své senzorické schopnosti a vychutnejte si každý šálek – Easto Jessica (2024)

An expert in home coffee preparation and the author of the book Manual for Coffee Lovers will take you into the wide world of flavors of this dark beverage. Have you ever bought coffee based on delicious flavor notes – forest fruits, milk chocolate, hazelnut – and found none of that in your cup? This is a common experience among coffee lovers. Nowadays, high-quality coffee can taste in many ways, thanks to roasting techniques that help highlight the qualities of the beans. Besides this characteristic coffee flavor, you can actually find hints of fruit, chocolate, and nuts in your cup – it just takes a bit of knowledge, some practice, and the ability to slow down and savor. Bestselling author Jessica Easto explains why flavor notes in coffee are not always as straightforward as in other beverages like wine, beer, and spirits. You will learn how our senses perceive coffee, what creates and influences its flavor, and how to practice your sensory skills using the same tools as professional baristas. With nineteen exercises that will help you identify and talk about what you taste, you will gain a 'refined palate', a better ability to choose the coffee you will love, and a deeper understanding of all the nuances hidden...