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Drinking, Rating and Evaluating Cubicle Coffee
Raise your mug and take a sip. You'll notice immediately that Cubicle Coffee is much richer and a bit stronger. It actually has some flavor and body. Don't worry, it's supposed to be that way. What does it taste like to you? Have you found a coffee that you really love? What do you like about it? How would you describe it to your friends or coworkers? How can you be sure when someone recommends a coffee whether or not you'll like it? Each person's tastes are different -- one person's heavenly nectar is another person's swill.
One
approach that we don't recommend is the
traditional flavor wheel of
the coffee snobs. If you go around the office describing
your favorite cup of java as "Leguminous with a hint of Piquant
attitude," you run the risk of eating alone in the company lunchroom.
We have discovered, after many cups of coffee and frequent trips to the lavatory, a much simpler and more effective way of describing the taste of coffee and evaluating your likes and dislikes.
The ABCD's of Coffee Evaluation
Each variety of coffee can be described using three main dimensions: Acidity, Body and Complexity. We also add a Description of the coffee to capture some of the nuances and general observations you have about a particular roast or blend. Use a simple 5 point scale to rate each coffee you drink and help you differentiate it from the others.
| Scale, Low to High | |
| Acidity | Flat Zing! |
| Body | ThinFull |
| Complexity | DullWow! |
| Description | Flavors, overall taste, general comments |
It can also help to keep two simple questions in mind as you taste:
- Did you like it?
- Would you buy it again?
After trying a few different varieties of coffee, you'll begin to get a sense of what you like and don't like; over time it will be easier to find new coffees that fit your taste preference.
One last tip: don't drink all the way down to the bottom of the cup. Cubicle Coffee tends to have some sediment in it and the last swig can catch you off guard if you aren't careful.
So the brew is consumed and you can already feel your productivity and caffeine buzz on the rise. You're done for now, unless of course you need to make another pot for your coworkers. Before that can happen, we need to talk about Cleaning the French Press
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