Charleston Coffee Cup Recap
The Charleston Coffee Cup celebrates the budding Charleston craft coffee culture.
This year, the Cocktail Bandits were invited to judge the Latte Art competition. Local baristas competed in the timed competition to make the perfect Latte art.
The competition required speed, skill, and a steady hand.
Baristas create latte art using expresso and steamed milk called microfoam.
Local coffee roasters and coffee shops participated in the event offering samples and tips for enjoying your perfect cup of coffee. The event was a valuable source of information about craft coffee in Charleston.
The Four Steps of Coffee Tasting
1- SMELL
Smell your coffee before tasting it. Your nose can detect thousands of smells that enhance flavor. Cup your hand over the coffee. Hold the cup close to your nose and inhale.
2- SLURP
Next, Slurp the coffee in your mouth. Slurping splashes the coffee across your entire palate and lets subtle flavors and aromas reach your nose.
3- LOCATE
Where and how are you experiencing the flavors on your tongue? On the tip or sides of your tongue? What is the weight and mouthfeel of the coffee?
4- DESCRIBE
How would you describe the tasting experience of the coffee? How is the aroma, acidity, body, and flavor? What food flavors or other experiences could you compare this coffee to?
Fork&Knife, a sponsor of Charleston Coffee Cup, provided these tips.
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