Coffee Review's hundred-point ratings bring several sensory observations into one number. CoffeeBox's guide highlights aroma, acidity, body, flavour and aftertaste, and explains why blind tasting is intended to reduce the influence of a brand or package. A score is still an assessment within a particular method, not a universal measurement of how much every drinker will enjoy the coffee.
Read the descriptive notes alongside the total. Two similarly rated coffees can differ substantially in acidity, texture and roast character. Publication selection also matters: a group of published high-scoring coffees is not necessarily representative of every sample submitted or every coffee available on the market.
Keep rating systems distinct. A Coffee Review score should not be silently exchanged with an SCA score or a competition result simply because all use numbers near one hundred. For buying, combine the lot identity, review date and flavour description with your own preferences. A few additional points are less informative if the reviewed harvest or roast is different from the bag being offered.
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