HOW TO TASTE COFFEE: A Lexicon for Coffee Lovers
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Please hit that Like and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video! I can't express not only the help that provides the channel, but the motivation it gives me, personally, to continue creating. Thanks!
Excellent video, Lance. Thank you for explaining that tasting notes don't necessarily mean that your coffee will taste like lime or apple or tangerine, but that the experience is reminiscent of those fruits. I never understood the term "juicy" before. I really enjoy and appreciate your work! Thank you!
You deserve it 🙏🏻
fantastic! So happy you found this helpful! Always blows my mind that anything i say can have an impact. Thanks for the support!
done!
Thank you!
Probably my favorite video of yours yet! I would love more content like this, it really complements your gear reviews so that us home coffee enthusiasts can really understand what you're saying when you're reviewing grinders. I would be interested in how taste preferences differ between professionals and home enthusiasts. I know that in wine, sommeliers tend to really like super high acidity wines, like dry rieslings, since they're really refreshing after tasting heavy wines all day, whereas people at home might like something different because they don't need to refresh their palette
That makes sense! Issue is the array is so vast in the coffee professional world. Some love boozy coffees, some like clean, etc. I tend to be in the "give me washed or give me death" camp, but I can appreciate and objectively score others. Thanks for the response and will do!
There is a Japanese scientist who took 2 samples of water from the same source and put them in 2 separate containers.
He cursed at one sample and praised the other.
He then froze the samples and looked at the structure under a microscope.
The one that was cursed was all messy and did not have a nice crystal structure.
The one that was praised had a beautiful structure.
I know i cant not tell the difference of my water if it was cursed or praised, but when i fill my espresso water tank i thank my water and tell it i love it and to please give me a tasty cup.
I also wrote loving words on my water bottle.
I was a sensory judge for brewers cup prelims for the first time last month and this video resonated a lot with everything I learned to express the cup experience. Great video!
wonderful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! hope your judging experience was a good one!
I'm a fairly new coffee nerd so this was super helpful. But the thing I can't seem to wrap my mind around is describing coffee flavor as various food items. I've been assiduously utilizing high-quality beans, purchased from many of the distributors used in these videos, an 1zepresso k-ultra dialed in properly, and a V60 for months now. These upgrades have made my coffee experience 1000% better in recent months. But still, never do I think, "Wow, this coffee tastes like stonefruit, or pineapple, or molasses, etc. To me it just tastes like high-end coffee. I can understand describing different brews with terms like "sour, bitter, strong, sweet, etc" but citing specific foods doesn't make sense to me. What am I missing here?
It’s more like if you hold the coffee in your mouth and move it around and breathe out do the hints of aroma+taste remind you of something. Does it linger or fade after you drink it, etc.. It’s not a primary flavor as much as the hints of other flavors that make up the whole. Like adding florals to an already strongly flavored food, it still mostly tastes like the original food but you can still pick out a lot of the added flavors or can tell what flavor was added even if it doesn’t completely taste like that added flavor.
I have enjoyed coffee since I was a teen, but until recently I had never experienced the true complexity of a great coffee that has been brewed with skill and care. I appreciate your insight as it has helped me learn a lot about making myself and my loved ones a great cup of coffee. The only downside I have experienced is that it has set my expectations much higher when I go out and get a coffee from a local coffee shop.
Yes. The expectations now set are a bit high and make it unenjoyable if looking first and foremost for a perfect cup. If, however, your goal in visiting shops is to see new places, experience new concepts, and chat with others, then it should still be good fun! I have had to shift my focus over the years to this, as well.
Awesome video thank you!
Lance, this was a helpful videos! thank you so much.
Well done as always Lance. Keep vids like these coming
Thanks for making the characteristics of coffee much more relatable. I especially enjoy your randomness as you relate ideas and concepts to the audience.
Thank you so much for that video! This was probably the most helpful video I’ve watched yet on tasting coffee, really loved how you explained each aspect of taste separately!
Thanks for this video. It was SUPER informative as well as entertaining. Love the b roll. Thank you for educating.
Great video Lance, you are a great coach and ambassador, bringing a fun experience and appreciation of coffee. Your depth of knowledge, interest and passion are enlightening and I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks for putting yourself and your passion out there! Respect and Gratitude
Super helpful! Thank you so much Lance! Trying to learn roast at next stage. This is the fundamentals that I needed! 🤜🤜
perfect as always👌🏾
A little late to this video but i really loved it! It provided me with some much needed vocabulary to understand what I'm tasting at home. Keep up the awesome work Lance ♥
Loved the interaction with me and my coffee, while still learning about taste. Really nice to kind of feel like a part of the video
This is the kind of video that start its own playlist. Keep them coming!
The channel really skyrocketed in terms of production. Camera, lighting, audio, everything is perfect.
Props for these intros, so fun and professional looking. Keep it up Lance :D
Thank you! I have put probably too much money into it. Hope to make it back but if I don't, well, i'm having fun!
@@LanceHedrick Kind of overkill on the production. We love you and your contents the most!
I've been really having fun with the production, though! It has unlocked a new creative side of me. Bear with me as I figure out what I think represents me best! Thanks for the kind words and support!
@@LanceHedrick As long as you are having fun! And it does offer a lot new level of viewer experience! Really Enjoyable! I would want to see a quick run-through video demonstration before your detailed explanation of the process. I have been skipping to the real demo part and goes back to the beginning of the video to get a better hang. That being said, quick video run-through, your phenomenal explanation, full video demo.
So, essentially a full out thesis at the beginning?
Great video! Also, the production is just amazing. I would love to see a video about processing methods actually, I don't think anyone covered this topic! Keep up with the great work!
Best one so far, Lance.
Very informative. Thank you Lance 🤟
thank you for watching!
Love your channel! Awesome video!
thank you so much, Phil! So glad you enjoy my content!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to learning along with you!
appreciate that so much, Matthew! Thanks for watching!
This has cleared up so much. Thanks a lot mate. Massive fan of the videos and the work you do 👌🏼
Thank you so much! Really means a lot, friend!
A very helpful, thorough video. Thank you, and greetings from the UK
thank you, geoff! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great vid, brotha
Extremely helpful, thanks Lance!
thank you for watching and for the support! Appreciate it.
Great video on the taste profiles of coffee. I still have so much to learn. Oh...I love the new digs... your studio is really awesome.
Thank you so much, Jennifer! Been trying my hardest to improve production value while also increasing the quality of the content delivery. Really appreciate the kind words!
Thanks a lot for offering us all your knowledge. Excellent video quality in all aspects. 🙏🏼
I appreciate that sincerely! Thanks for the kind words!
Excellent video and information. I finally understand “clarity”. It’s funny because just last weekend I was trying to explain a poorly brewed coffee to a friend and said the flavors were “all jammed up so nothing specific really came through.” Was on the right track but now I would say it lacks clarity!
Man I love the set. Looks so good.
thank you so much, David! Hopefully we will only increase quality as we go on.
Thanks for the video and the great explanation Lance! I learned a lot! Hadn't heard about fidelity before but it's a nice distinction and makes clarity easier to grasp. Keep up with the amazing content. Greetings from Costa Rica!
Thank you so much! SO glad you enjoyed it!
I think this is Lance's best video thus far, especially the idea of expanding ones conscious palate along with the lexicon. Awesome work like always!
Thank you so much! Check out my new release! Appreciate the support
When Lance teaches, the world listens 👌
Another great video!!! Maybe next another brew recipe and explanation? Thx lance
Most excellent overview!!🎉
thank you, Annie! So glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks again this helps so much to understand what is going on and how to taste, just like your video how to taste espresso helped so much. There is alot to take in. I will be watching this video many times and taking my notes! Keep up the great work!
Wonderful! That's awesome to read. Thanks for the support!
Your presence in front of the camera has improved and I find it easier to follow your train of thought. Keep up the good work!
Additionally, I think you bring some attention to a confusing aspect of specialty coffee. Anything that reduces the confusion and/or allows easier entry into specialty coffee is a good thing.
This was a great video lance! As always.
Thank you, Anthony!
Hi from Malaysia! The term "Fidelity" is definitely a useful one when describing taste, thanks for bringing that up and kudos to Shotwell for coming up with it!
Absolutely! Shotwell is a legend.
You're a king man, I needed this video!
Thank you, Sergio! I appreciate greatly your support
Thanks Lance, this video is very inspiring, I'll take the advice and try to be precise with the words I use on the daily.
Cheers!
Thanks, Scoff! Glad you enjoyed it. I think being intentional with our relaying of taste experience is imperative to continuing the forward trajectory of coffee.
Oh I love this video !
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it!
Your Production Levels are stepping up! Thank you and great work. 💥👊🏻💥 #YouRockLance
thank you! Love the hashtag haha!
Excellent content! I’m going to bookmark this one because I know I’ll be watching it again. I was just at your old stomping ground in Rogers and bought one of those “fancy spoons.” I’ve taken a cupping class, but determining flavors has always been a mystery to me. This video helps!
Fantastic! We have the same spoon! It's my favorite.
Great video Lance! Tons of knowledge while being accessible and easy to understand.
Have you thought about releasing your own version of a cupping/"evaluation" sheet? I know there are tons of them out there and it tends to get a bit frustrating searching through them all.
I have thought about it... maybe if this video does well i'll go throug with it haha!
Favorite Coffee RUclipsr!
No one is doing stuff like this.
Thanks so much Lance!
thank you, Jean! Means a lot! I appreciate it loads.
Well done. Thanks for helping to bridge the gap between professional and hobbyist.
thank you, Jonathan! I appreciate your kind words! Cheers
Lance, I expected this video to be about subtleties that were beyond me, but instead, you gave me a guide to tasting that I can actually use. Thanks! -toby
Hey, Lance! New sub, long time Onyx drinker. Love your content. You've helped me educate me on brewing and tasting coffee. So thanks and great job on your videos! Also, this who Suave Weird Al look you've got going is by far my favorite! 👏👏
Lovely! And thank you! Appreciate the kind words. Might need to do some satirical covers of songs for funsies.
Wow, awesome video.
Such a good resource on tasting.
Also sipping on a washed Kenya PB while watching.
Fantastic. You better believe I love me some washed Kenya!
Subscribed dope video! Helpful info for me since I am working on a coffee farm! Thank you
Oh fantastic! So glad you found it helpful! Where are you working? What country?
@@LanceHedrick I’m based in Nicaragua and working on rebuilding my family’s coffee farm. I post videos too and working on my RUclips skills. Your videos motivate me to keep pushing on RUclips. Cheers brotha!
Wonderful! I'll have to check out your tube! I love Nicaragua. Went a lot growing up. Beautiful country.
@@LanceHedrick nice! What part of Nicaragua did you visit?!
This might still be my favorite intro 😂
That apple bite made my day.
hahaha! Stoked you enjoyed it.
Thanks, much needed.
thanks for watching!
Very nice video, i don't eat much fruit (never tried most of then) and i think that might be one reason it's hard for me to describe the taste of some coffees, i lack tasting experience. Thanks to this video and because i love coffee, i will start eating and really tasting more fruits
Very helpful. I've been deep diving seeking help so I can better communicate what I am tasting without spending thousands on some heavy course that's likely more than I need. Keep it up. Maybe slow it down and break it down over more videos? Thanks again.
Thanks for the explanation, some people make it very complicated to know how to taste coffee
thank you! So glad you vibed with it. Cheers!
Doing the Lords work bridging the gap between home consumers and professionals. Amazing video Lance! qq, what scale did you use in the very beginning of the video? Thank you!
Thank you; very very helpful
Recently all am using is my areopress. It's easy for my working condition as well as doing my own experiments.
I wish I could have an experience of one month working with you. Wondering , What an experience it will be
Hey Lance, excellent video, having learned much of this in the beer world it’s always great to see the coffee perspective on taste.
One thing I think is worth clarifying in your video is in the balance section, that balance can be different between coffees and roasts. A beer example is that a balanced IPA will have a huge amount of hops present in the profile where a balanced Pilsner will have a very subtle hop profile. On this same token a balanced dark roast might have a lot more body to it than a balanced light roast, which might be far more acidic.
Sure! I guess I should have been more explicit. I gave an example of a sentence on balance to hopefully ignite the imagination as to what they would entail. The idea is balance can be achieved with any style of coffee, but the balances will always inherently be different.
The video was brilliant, production is fantastic, and the hair is glorious!
thank you so much, william! Trying to up my game.
I like how your are slowly morphing into a young Ron Jeremy. The look is a nice shout-out to a forgotten legend.
Just don't look for my other streaming platforms. I definitely do not go by "young ron jeremy" on other sites...
Lance! I've been loving your videos lately and this one is no exception! I'm huge into coffee (I've been a barista since college and am now managing a coffee shop), I've got a decent coffee setup at home, and am hoping to roast my own beans. One thing I'm struggling with though is identifying flavors. I live in Northwest Arkansas and was wondering if you know of any resources around here (classes, workshops, tasting events) that could maybe help me learn the finer points of tasting more directly. I have almost no sense of smell (born this way), so sometimes it's difficult for me to pick out specific flavors or notes, since my taste doesn't work quite as well as others'. However if I have someone to help me pinpoint things, that helps! Sorry for the long comment, I just want to grow in my coffee skills!
Great video🎉🎖️🎖️
Thanks, as always, Lance.
thank you! Hope you enjoy ;)
@@LanceHedrick - Always, my friend. 👊🏻
Hehe nice juggling skills. Great video!
thank you!
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I absolutely loved it! I think I would have enjoyed it even more with less cuts, and more time spent with the stationary front camera. I enjoy the dynamic shots, especially for following action, but they were a little disorienting. Can't wait to see more from you!
I can see that! I'll chat with my editor! He does love jump cuts haha! Thanks for the feedback
That intro was epic! Nice video, keep up the Good work
Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words. Glad you liked it!
It deserves a comment because I forgot to like this video the first time I watched it!
Awesome video!! Also couldn’t help but notice a distinct square-shaped coffee machine in the back… are you planning a review of the xBloom? Would love to see that!
Why yes. Yes I am. Mainly because im on the advisory board of the xbloom haha!
@@LanceHedrick Oh haha I had no idea, but that’s awesome! Can’t wait for the review! Reserved two of them. One for me, and one as a gift for my parents so the can finally get away from Nespresso pods lol. super stoked
Really nice video! It would also be very useful if you could have a video on tips/techniques about how to improve clarity/body/fidelity etc. for espresso (by controlling e.g. flow/dose/grind size, etc.)
That's where the real convolution begins haha! I can try to figure out something for a future series.
Killing at the moment Lance - good to see you at MICE man ✌🏻
appreciate that! And nice to meet you, as well! Thanks for watching
You are a fantastic speaker. I suspect your cuts (or whatever is the correct jargon for an unedited segment of video) are much longer than most RUclipsrs.
Nice Intro 🎉!!!
Extremely helpful video especially for non native speakers like myself.
fantastic! This makes me so happy to read ;)
What an incredible set of information you’ve provided us today! Would love to request a video on iced pour over coffee. Want to know your thoughts on it or how you would approach to brewing a cup of iced pour over. ❤
Thanks for watching! I'll consider the iced pourover. I traditionally don't enjoy cold coffees because the lack of aroma production but perhaps i'll make one!
Great video; I would love to learn more. Maybe at some point, give a heads up on the coffee used and provide instructions on a v60 brew and allow us to follow/understand the difference and flavor notes, as we brew the coffee along with you. 👍
We will definitely do a cupping soon. I'm working on something with Scott Rao...
Great video Lance! I think it's a topic for a different video, but I'd like to know why some burrs for example give you more "clarity" than others
for sure! ISsue is that is HIGHLY skeptical and I think anything I share even speculatively would be interpreted as dubious haha! I talk some in other videos lightly about this.
Great video! Question from 3:37. You mention that a coffee/process could be both high fidelity and high clarity. Did you mean at the same time? If so, what are some examples of a process that creates a high fidelity and high clarity cup of coffee (am I using the terms correctly?)
Super helpful definitions and explanation of the terms! I struggle to identify specifics in anything, food, beverage, etc. Would love to get better at this. Also, I've been seeing a lot of discussion recently about how typical coffee tasting notes are fairly often very westernized or more plainly, white. As we can only really speak from and identify from our own experiences, it seems important to diversify our experiences and the people who contribute to these tasting notes. Any thoughts about how to do that better in the coffee industry?
totally! One major thing is to go to local markets that are different culture (local Indian or Mexican or Asian, etc, markets) and buy all the fruits and vegetables and spices you can. The more we can immerse ourselves in flavors around the world, the better. in addition, it is always good to familiarize ourselves with the most global foods possible to better articulate our experience (banana, for instance, is fairly global).
when I was a barista and we'd open in the morning I started off by getting other baristas to help me dial in. I eventually got used to the taste of what they wanted and got used to dialling in to that taste but after watching your video, I know my palette wasn't developed enough to really understand why it was good or bad.
Love the whole Ron Jeremy vibe ;-)
trying to make dad proud!
@@LanceHedrick ;-)
Great video! It video came just in time! Going to my first cupping this Saturday with a local roaster I really like. Any additional tips for a first cupping experience? Should I have a cup of coffee before going to warm up my palate or do cuppings lead to too much caffeine?
Yeah! I always have a little coffee to prime my taste buddies. Remember that anything that comes to your mind is legit. If you see a color when tasting, say it. That is very common. the colors can lead you to a more refined experience (seeing red when tasting. leads you to cherry or strawberry or raspberry). Most importantly, enjoy!
@@LanceHedrick Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate it 😁
Absolutely! Hope you have an awesome time
Would you be able to put together a video of some of your favorite roasters and coffees? Also, thanks for all the great videos!
great video! thanks for sharing :-)
thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!
Fantastic video as per usual, Lance. Love the intro haha.
That being said, I have an unrelated question: have you tried the fellow Ode Gen 2 Burrs yet ? If so, can we expect an upcoming video on it ? You’ve mentioned in comments that you’ve helped them in the trial/testing process, so would it would be cool to hear Your thoughts on the final product, especially how it compares to the various SSP burrs.
Cheers !
Thank you for watching! And maybe.... 😏
@@LanceHedrick haha looking forward to it. Can you comment at all on their performance/your preference in relation to the SSP MP burrs ? Or will I have to wait for the video 🥲
Thank you for replying !
@@parkaros6980 it's complicated. I'm working on it, though! I definitely have thoughts
@@LanceHedrick alright makes sense - looking forward to the video. Cheers !
Thank you! Cheers!
I like the intention that Lance is attempting, cause some people are really out there with their descriptions.
absolutely. Not only out there, but with a complete disregard of definitions haha! I've heard so many different understandings of the word "clarity"
Hey Lance! Great video and one of the best describing tasting! Havn't seen the Breville Dual Boiler in your studio in a while. I kinda miss it! I love the LH version of course but what happened to your original Modded version?
I'm waiting on my 220v version to arrive! I moved to Europe where all the outlets are different haha! New one shuold come soon enough!
Oh yeah! You moved to Portugal! I completely forgot the power differences! Cheers!
I did! haha! In porto now. This new studio is in my garage! It will allow for much better quality and better researched videos since I have an actual space haha!
Thanks Lance, another amazing video for us nerds. BTW, do tou have an idea on when you’ll release your DF64e review? I’m kinda dying to know what you think, since I pre-ordered it (with SSP HU burrs). Thanks!!
ha! I like to take a good bit of time before launching into a review. I want to ensure I have the burrs nicely seasoned and really understand the workflow and ins and outs of a machine before putting out a review that will affect the buying practices of many. Hope that is cool!
@@LanceHedrick Alright, I’ll keep on slowly dying, then 😂
hahaha! I'll do my best to get it out... within the month! lol
Awesome timing! I am going to try my first tasting at home this weekend (the Driftaway “Explorer” box). I’ve been completely confused about describing the taste of coffee. Also wtf is difference between “acid” and “sour” because when think about that my instinctual answer gets muddled if that makes sense. Anyway, thanks Lance!
Wonderful! And "sour" would be a negative term where acidity is TOO pronounced. This is not a bean defect or roasting defect- it is an extraction issue. So if you ever have a puckery coffee, just extract more!
Lance ,why I did not find and watched your channel earlier)Nice content and thanks for this video ,today I started taste the coffee flavor goes time ,and I like this new experience for me ,before you release this video )It is kind of magic )
Wonderful! So glad you found the channel, my friend! I hope your coffee tastes fantastic!
@@LanceHedrick I want to believe )but I need your advice ,my coffee taste is different because I have Delonghi ec685 ,and I find the right brew ratio for that machine ,I wasted a lot of coffee in this experiments.please help me little bit Lance.For example my Coffee turns out to be bitter or sour, but not sweet
This can be a case of the coffee or the water you're using! Could also be held back by the grinder, which delonghi models aren't really known for sadly.
@@LanceHedrick thanks for answer ,and good luck to channel)
Thank you sincerely
Thank you for explaining what people mean when they try coffee and immediately start going on about "I'm getting lemon, apple" etc. I think not understanding that is one of the biggest things that gives this field a pretentious air and drives people away, especially when people literally say "I'm TASTING apples" or something, like the coffee magically transformed into a different drink in their mouth that other people can't taste. That poorly communicated gets people who don't get what they're trying to communicate to get immediately pushed away since it sounds insane.
Yeah that's the biggest confusion, very similar to wine, it doesn't literally taste like these fruits it just gives the impression of them and if you don't eat a lot of fruit on a regular basis then your brain just wont make the connection, thats what changed it for me just eating more fruit more regularly
Thanks Lance, that was very informative! I’ve been trying as many varieties of coffees, roast levels and brewing methods as possible to create this vocabulary of flavours, but I’m not able to distinguish between the flavours inherent in the coffee and the ones introduced by my brewing method. For instance, I use the 4:6 method for V60s with a shorter first pour to enhance sweetness, or a blooming espresso for more body, or an aeropress brew with double filters for more clarity. Do you have any tips to distinguish between flavours introduced (or manipulated) by brewing methods vs the flavour of the coffee itself?
Cupping! I find cupping to be the best way to understand a coffees capability. No channels. That's probably most important. Do you cup often? Give it a whirl! I've got a video all about it
@@LanceHedrick I’ve never tried it actually, and I will definitely watch that video! Thank you!
I just did an experiment with my cousin before pulling shots of espresso tasting for sour, sweet, salty & bitter. Definitely helped highlight aspects of espresso.
Wonderful! I love when people have their "aha" moments!
@@LanceHedrick he was struggling with bitter & sour and it helped.
Fantastic!
Midnight i just have start smoking a pork butt,i take a sip of my espresso freddo and i listening to you breaking down a topic that not many of the " RUclips" barista can even understand.
Thank you again for giving us so many infos to make a better coffee at home...one sip at the time.
That sounds delicious. Save me some! And thank you for the kind words! So glad you enjoy the content. Motivates me! Enjoy that pork butt!
Sending love from Philippines.
sending love TO the Philippines! Cheers!
So one question that I'm left with is how do you describe what's going on with the changes when I switch from using the same coffee as a V60, for instance, versus espresso? I understand that if we're comparing something like a French press to a V60 that things change as a result of the different brewing processes, but we're still making the same beverage, but how do we discuss if we're switching what we're making?
nice one! :)