| Aroma | The smell of the coffee. |
| Flavor | Taste and smell together. |
| Acidity | A bright, fruit-like quality (Think apple). Nothing to do with your stomach. |
| Sourness | Sharp and unpleasant, usually a sign of under-extraction. |
| Bitterness | Tastes like dark chocolate or roasted food. |
| Body | How heavy the coffee feels, from tea-like to syrup-like. |
| Mouthfeel | The physical sensation of the liquid: smooth, creamy, dry, watery. |
| Clarity | How clearly you can pick out individual flavors. |
| Finish | What’s left in your mouth after swallowing. |
| Balance | How well sweetness, acidity, and bitterness sit together. |
| Clean cup | No sediment, no muddiness, no harshness. |
| Complexity | Several distinct flavors that keep shifting as you drink. |
| Chicory | A roasted root mixed into traditional South Indian coffee powders. |