Tasting Sweetness: A Coffee Brewer's Perspective

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In this episode, I explore the complex concept of sweetness in coffee and what it really means to coffee enthusiasts. Using an interactive conversation with an AI assistant, I dive deep into how sweetness is perceived, balanced with acidity and bitterness, and how it varies across different roast levels. I share my personal observations that sweetness tends to be more evident in medium and dark roasts, while often remaining elusive in lighter roasts.

Throughout the episode, I discuss practical approaches to experiencing and appreciating sweetness in coffee, including how brewing methods like immersion brewing can tame acidity in light roasts, and how espresso can amplify the subtle nuances of flavor. Listeners will learn how to develop their palate by comparing coffee flavors to fruits, understand the relationship between extraction levels and sweetness, and discover techniques to help medium and dark roast drinkers better appreciate lighter roasts.

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