Evaluate coffee characteristics

Description

Analyse and evaluate coffee taste sensations including the coffee’s body, aroma, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and finish.

Alternative labels

appraise coffee drinks
evaluate the coffee characteristics
rate coffee drinks
evaluating coffee characteristics
test coffee drinks
check coffee drinks

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Evaluate coffee characteristics is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Green coffee buyer: Green coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the fruit to the cup.

Coffee taster: Coffee tasters taste coffee samples in order to evaluate the features of the product or to prepare blending formulas. They determine the product’s grade, estimate its market value, and explore how these products may appeal to different consumer tastes. They write blending formulas for workers who prepare coffee products for commercial purposes.
Master coffee roaster: Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to guide workers who prepare coffee blends for commercial purposes.

Optional skill

Evaluate coffee characteristics is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Evaluate coffee characteristics – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022