Black is boring

There are many coffee origins from around the world that are known for their unique and distinctive flavors. Here are 3 must-taste coffee origins: Ethiopia: Ethiopia is considered to be the birthplace of coffee and is known for its complex and fruity flavors. Ethiopian coffee is often described as having a bright acidity and floral notes. Colombia: Colombia is the second-largest producer of coffee in the world and is known for its mild, balanced, and nutty flavors. Colombian coffee is often described as having a medium body and a bright acidity. Kenya: Kenyan coffee is known for its bright acidity, fruity flavors, and intense aroma. It is often described as having a wine-like taste with notes of berries and citrus.

Some bad news: You can't force yourself to like broccoli or tuna, for example. Your taste memory does that for you. Because every meal and every smell is stored there. Nevertheless, you can train your senses: Studies have shown that we get used to complex aromas within a few weeks - and learn to appreciate them. The desire for simple taste impressions forms over time. Would you like to further develop your taste? Coffee is great for this! After all, it contains over 1000 aromatic substances - twice as many as wine. Try to taste the aromas in your morning cup of coffee! You will find that your taste buds are discovering more every day. It's the same with your sense of smell: aroma you smell. We promise you: This will be a whole new sensory experience and will take you further in terms of taste! Another great experiment for at home: Enjoy your next dinner in a darkened room or with your eyes blindfolded.

Yes, the material, shape, and color of the cup can impact your perception of the flavor of the coffee. Several studies have shown that the sensory experience of drinking coffee can be influenced by factors such as the color, shape, and material of the cup. For example, the color of the cup can affect the perceived intensity and sweetness of the coffee, with white and transparent cups being associated with sweeter coffee compared to cups of other colors. The shape of the cup can also impact the aroma and taste of the coffee, with wider cups allowing for more aroma release and narrow cups directing the aroma towards the nose, enhancing the perception of the coffee's flavor. The material of the cup can also impact the temperature of the coffee and therefore affect the perception of its taste. For example, ceramic cups tend to retain heat better than glass or metal cups, which can affect the perception of the coffee's acidity.

Fashion, food, drinks and music: each of us has certain preferences. And that's a good thing: After all, we constantly have to separate the important from the unimportant. For example, our brain can distinguish more than 10,000 smells from each other. It's important to know what you like and don't like. Who tells us this? Our “good” taste. Shaping taste is hard work: because, as so often in life, the search is accompanied by mistakes and setbacks. But it's worth it: Because a trained sense of taste enriches our lives. So every meal – or every cup of coffee – becomes a taste experience. Literally.