Coffee is the heart of any coffee lover’s day. Whether it’s a full cup of black coffee in the morning or a revitalizing cappuccino at night to wake up, coffee can be more than just a beverage for many.
For a professional coffee taster, it has become an irreplaceable part of her life, to the point of being able to discern the origin of any coffee with a single sip.
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- Who is the coffee taster?
- What is your special power?
- Where did you get your coffee training?
- When did your coffee journey begin?
- How can you tell the difference between coffees with just one sip?
Who is the coffee taster?
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Jasmine McNaught works as a technical director at Nestlé UK and Ireland, effectively making her a professional coffee taster.
What is his special power?
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His first encounter with coffee occurred during his childhood when he helped his grandmother harvest beans in India. Currently in the UK, he focuses on product production and can determine the origin of a coffee bean with a single sip.
Where did you get your coffee training?
Jasmine completed an external sensory science course through the Institute of Food Science and Technology. Sensory science involves studying how humans react to the attributes of a product that they perceive through their senses, such as sight, smell, taste, and more.
When did your coffee journey begin?
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In a conversation with Metro United Kingdomrecalled Jasmine, “My first memory of coffee is from when I was 10 years old, visiting my grandmother in Karakkad in Kerala, southwest India.”
He also added, “I know most 10-year-olds don’t drink coffee, but this is a really special memory that will always stay with me.”
How can you tell the difference between coffees with just one sip?
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Certain origins feature particularly unique flavors and with enough time and training you can begin to differentiate between them, he explained. He gave an example for people to understand: “For example, Brazilian coffee may have a distinctive chocolate note. And Colombian coffee tends to be fruity.”
While talking about coffee, Jasmine also revealed her current favorite style of coffee, saying, “I love a strong Italian-style roast. I especially love the strong, rich roast of Nescafé Alta Rica and the balanced delivery of Azera Americano.”
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Source: vtt.edu.vn