Introduction to the correct drinking method of hand-brewed coffee what is the function of the cup test sipping method?

A friend asked Qianjie, "how to drink coffee seems professional." That still depends on the demonstration of the coffee cup testers. If you are lucky enough to attend a cup test, you will hear a steady stream of sharp "nagging" sounds in the first half hour.

What I don't know, I thought it was a ramen eating contest! In fact, making this "wordy" sound is a coffee tasting method called "sipping". Why do professionals choose to drink in such a "rude" way? In the knowledge of sharing coffee flavor in Qianjie, it is mentioned that the flavor we feel when drinking coffee not only refers to the taste tasted by the tongue, but also includes the aroma flavor perceived by the olfactory nerve, which is the combination of the two. Sipping can maximize the flavor of coffee, the basic method is to close the lips, the tip of the tongue between the teeth. Lips slightly open to show a small seam, the use of abdominal suction to quickly suck the coffee liquid into the mouth. This process will give a sharp "wordy" sound.

Coffee liquid is atomized by rapid inhalation, which is like a whole liquid divided into countless tiny water droplets, the volume remains the same, the surface area is greatly increased, and the volatile aroma compounds in the coffee liquid are more easily released. This makes it easier for our taste buds and olfactory nerves to capture the flavor of coffee beans. Therefore, in the coffee cup test, the barista will use the way of sipping to taste the coffee. In general, the faster the sip, the better the atomization of the coffee liquid and, of course, the louder the sound. Note that the causal relationship here is not that the louder the production, the better the effect of sipping.

Is it necessary to sip coffee when drinking coffee? The taste method of sipping can really feel a richer flavor than the usual way of drinking. If this method is worth a try without affecting others, if it is in some public places, the sound may affect the people around you, then you need to play it by ear. But to be honest, drinking coffee in this way is actually quite tiring. Moreover, when we usually drink coffee, we do not have to pursue the ultimate flavor experience, coffee taste is also an important part of the experience. Using the usual drinking method, the taste of coffee (smooth, full, mellow) will be more comfortable.

If a friend wants to learn such a tasting method, remember, "Don't think about how to drink professionally, but drink professionally." When sipping and tasting, you can also use the usual drinking method alternately to see if sipping can get a more obvious flavor, if not, it is possible that you are sipping in the wrong way. Finally, the tasting method of sipping can only make you feel more coffee flavor, not help you identify the flavor, which still needs to drink more, understand more, and remember more.