Coffee Flavor Profiles

Description: Coffee Flavor Profiles Quiz: Test Your Coffee Tasting Knowledge
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Which flavor profile is often described as having notes of citrus, acidity, and a light body?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African coffees are known for their bright, acidic flavor profiles, with notes of citrus, berries, and floral aromas.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a rich, full body, low acidity, and notes of chocolate, nuts, and caramel?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

South American coffees, particularly those from Brazil and Colombia, are known for their smooth, rich flavor profiles, with notes of chocolate, nuts, and caramel.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a medium body, balanced acidity, and notes of fruit, florals, and spices?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central American coffees, such as those from Costa Rica and Guatemala, are known for their balanced flavor profiles, with notes of fruit, florals, and spices.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a light to medium body, high acidity, and notes of berries, citrus, and tropical fruits?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Asian coffees, particularly those from Indonesia and Vietnam, are known for their bright, acidic flavor profiles, with notes of berries, citrus, and tropical fruits.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a heavy body, low acidity, and notes of smoke, leather, and earth?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indonesian coffees, particularly those from Sumatra and Java, are known for their heavy body, low acidity, and notes of smoke, leather, and earth.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a medium to heavy body, balanced acidity, and notes of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ethiopian coffees are known for their complex flavor profiles, with notes of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit, as well as a medium to heavy body and balanced acidity.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a light to medium body, high acidity, and notes of citrus, florals, and honey?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kenyan coffees are known for their bright, acidic flavor profiles, with notes of citrus, florals, and honey, as well as a light to medium body.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a medium body, balanced acidity, and notes of berries, chocolate, and caramel?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Colombian coffees are known for their balanced flavor profiles, with notes of berries, chocolate, and caramel, as well as a medium body and balanced acidity.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a heavy body, low acidity, and notes of smoke, tar, and molasses?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sumatran coffees are known for their heavy body, low acidity, and notes of smoke, tar, and molasses.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a medium body, balanced acidity, and notes of fruit, florals, and nuts?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Guatemalan coffees are known for their balanced flavor profiles, with notes of fruit, florals, and nuts, as well as a medium body and balanced acidity.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a light to medium body, high acidity, and notes of citrus, berries, and stone fruit?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Costa Rican coffees are known for their bright, acidic flavor profiles, with notes of citrus, berries, and stone fruit, as well as a light to medium body.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a medium to heavy body, low acidity, and notes of chocolate, nuts, and caramel?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Brazilian coffees are known for their smooth, rich flavor profiles, with notes of chocolate, nuts, and caramel, as well as a medium to heavy body and low acidity.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a light to medium body, high acidity, and notes of citrus, florals, and tropical fruits?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vietnamese coffees are known for their bright, acidic flavor profiles, with notes of citrus, florals, and tropical fruits, as well as a light to medium body.

What flavor profile is typically characterized by a medium body, balanced acidity, and notes of fruit, florals, and spices?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Papua New Guinean coffees are known for their balanced flavor profiles, with notes of fruit, florals, and spices, as well as a medium body and balanced acidity.

Which flavor profile is often described as having a heavy body, low acidity, and notes of smoke, leather, and earth?

  1. African

  2. South American

  3. Asian

  4. Central American


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indonesian coffees, particularly those from Sumatra and Java, are known for their heavy body, low acidity, and notes of smoke, leather, and earth.

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