16/03/2024
you will find cupping notes on coffeebean labels or menu boards in most cafes. Have youever ordered coffee with notes of pineapple or peach,but the flavour didn't come through as expected? Youmight think that the extraction or roasting processwent wrong, but in reality, cupping notes should betaken asindication of subtle nuances in thecoffee. So, there's no need to be disappointed if youdon't taste the specific flavours mentioned in thenotes. To get such flavours, sensory training isrequired, much like a sommelier.
However, there are instances where the flavoursmentioned in the notes come through very accurately.For example, the grape flavour is incredibly distinct inthe current Nomcore Seasonal Blend - Hard PortionVersion 2. You might wonder how this is possible.
Fruit Infused Coffee
These coffees stand out because of their uniqueprocessing method, and we call it 'fruit-infused'coffee. Different fruits suchgrape, peach, mint,and lychee are added to the tank with the coffeecherries during the fermentation stage. When the fruitis added, it softens and releases its flavour andaroma compounds through small channels calledplasmodesmata in the plant cell wall. This results in acomplex mingling of flavours and textures, producinga new and unique coffee experience.
There are some concerns regarding fruit-infusedcoffee. Some customers complain it is too artificiallyflavoured, and there are transparency issues from thefarm by hiding this process. The decision is totally upto the consumers. This trend may fade away, or itmay continue to offer new and exciting experiences.However, we believe this new and unique flavour ofcoffee can bring fun and make it more accessible tothose new to specialty coffee. This could lead tovarious forms of activation in the coffee industry and allow for more diverse enjoyment. What do you thinkabout infused coffee?
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