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How to Train Your Palate: A Beginner's Guide to Tasting Coffee
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Coffee has over 1,000 aroma compounds. You don't need to be an expert to start tasting more — you just need to slow down, pay attention, and practice.
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Coffee is one of the most complex drinks in the world (with over 1,000 aroma compounds, it beats wine). But you don't need to be an expert to start tasting more. You just need to slow down, pay attention, and practice. This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started.
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