Fragrance

Ah yes, the lovely and delicious smell of dry coffee grounds before water is added. A sweet scent indicates a certain level of acidity. A strong, pungent scent indicates a sharp taste. Keep reading »

Aroma

The sweeping smell of coffee once it's prepared or once the water is added and the brew has had the chance to come alive. A coffee's aroma can be full, strong or very subtle. Keep reading »

Brightness/Acidity

The sharp snap of a coffee. Acidity is not an indicator of coffee quality. Coffees that we indicate have low-level acidity are simply more soft and subtle in taste. Keep reading »

Flavour

At Salt Spring Coffee we commonly use the following descriptive terms to relate the flavours found in our coffees: chocolate, citrus, blueberry, fruity, earthy, brown sugar and walnut, among many others. Keep reading »

Body

A coffee's texture and weight combine to give an impression of body. Body is a sensation, which means the experience can and will differ from person to person. Keep reading »

Aftertaste/Finish

The persistent or lingering quality of a coffee's end. It can be long and dynamic or disappear quickly. Keep reading »