How to Taste Coffee With Flavor & Purpose
For many, coffee is simply a way to wake up. But what if every sip could do more? What if your morning ritual not only delighted your senses but also aligned with your faith, values, and impact on the world?
At Ten Boom Coffee Roasters, we believe coffee should be both excellent in flavor and meaningful in purpose. Here’s how you can taste coffee like a pro—while ensuring the story behind your cup is just as rich as the flavors inside it.
Step 1: Understand the Flavor Basics
When tasting coffee, start with what’s in the cup:
-
Roast Level:
-
Light roasts preserve brightness, floral or fruity notes, and higher acidity.
-
Medium roasts balance acidity and body, often with nutty, chocolatey, or caramel flavors.
-
Dark roasts offer bold, smoky, and rich chocolate tones with lower acidity.
-
-
Origin & Terroir: Beans from Ethiopia often bring citrus and floral notes, while Colombian coffees balance caramel sweetness and smoothness. Altitude, soil, and climate all shape the taste.
-
Processing Method:
-
Washed coffees often taste clean and crisp.
-
Natural processed coffees tend to be fruitier and heavier-bodied.
-
Honey processed beans land somewhere in between with a smooth sweetness.
-
Step 2: Taste Like a Pro
You don’t need to be a professional “cupper” to taste coffee intentionally. Try this simple process at home:
-
Smell First. Inhale the aroma—nutty, fruity, floral, earthy.
-
Sip Slowly. Notice the first flavors on your tongue, the texture in your mouth, and the aftertaste.
-
Take Notes. Write down what you notice: sweet, tangy, smooth, bold.
-
Compare. Brew two different roasts or origins side by side—you’ll be amazed at the differences!
Step 3: Evaluate the Story Behind the Cup
Flavor is important, but so is the heart behind the beans. When choosing your coffee, ask:
-
Was this coffee ethically sourced? Are farmers paid fairly?
-
Does this brand share its mission clearly? At Ten Boom Coffee, every purchase helps increase farmer wages tenfold and supports faith-based initiatives that protect life.
-
Does the company reflect values you believe in? For us, coffee is an extension of our Christian faith—a way to embody goodness, generosity, and care.
Step 4: Bring Flavor & Purpose Together
When you drink coffee with intention, you discover something beautiful: the cup is fuller when both flavor and mission are present. A perfectly roasted bean paired with a life-giving purpose makes every sip richer.
Taste With Us
The next time you brew coffee, try evaluating it with both your senses and your heart. Ask where it came from, notice how it tastes, and reflect on how your purchase makes a difference.
At Ten Boom Coffee, we invite you to taste goodness that goes beyond the cup. Try one of our roasts today and experience coffee with both flavor and purpose.
