Specialty Coffee Tasting : Why No Two Sips Are the Same!

Blueberries, Uhh …? I just taste coffee! You are not wrong. Well… coffee isn’t wrong either!

Ever taken a sip of a specialty coffee and thought, Wait… blueberries? Floral? I don’t taste that! If you’re new to the specialty coffee world, you’re not alone. The first time someone hands you a cup and says, “Do you taste the jasmine?”, your brain might just go, “Uhh… I taste coffee?”

Here’s the thing: coffee tasting isn’t about being right or wrong. It’s about paying attention. It’s about training your senses. And most importantly, it’s about enjoying the cup in front of you.

☕️ Flavor notes? They’re not ingredients; they’re reference points. Think of them like hints—subtle reminders of what the coffee naturally reminds us of.

☕️ Fruity or floral? That’s the magic of well-grown, well-roasted beans. The coffee cherry itself carries a world of flavors beyond just “bitter” or “strong.”

☕️ What should you expect? Expect to be surprised. Expect to not get it at first. Expect to sip, think, and maybe—just maybe—start to notice the difference between a washed Ethiopian and a natural Colombian.

You don’t have to love every coffee. You don’t have to taste what others taste. You just have to keep sipping, stay curious, and let your palate grow.

Brew Clarity. Stay Sharp.💚