(Apparently) Unacceptable Words in Describing Flavors
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1 min readMar 27, 2017
My daughter chastises me when I describe coffee or wine using certain terms. She’s trained in hospitality and honed her palate on scotch, coffee, and wine. I, however, argue that the following are distinct, familiar flavors that cannot be ignored:
outhouse
green peas
wax
gravy
For example: A bouquet of outhouse greets the nose over a balanced cup of rich gravy and wax, finishing in a flourish of green peas.
Enjoy your coffee.
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