{"id":22381,"date":"2022-02-25T09:05:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T09:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/is-it-true-that-coffee-tastes-better-in-smooth-cups\/"},"modified":"2022-02-25T09:09:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T09:09:27","slug":"is-it-true-that-coffee-tastes-better-in-smooth-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/en\/is-it-true-that-coffee-tastes-better-in-smooth-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it true that coffee tastes better in smooth cups?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If <\/span>choosing smooth coffee cups<\/b> or <\/span>tasting espresso by the glass<\/b> looked like mere habits until recently, science now tends to agree: <\/span>coffee cups influence a lot the taste of coffee!<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An international study of coffee containers and cups found that the <\/span>physical qualities<\/b> of these can alter people’s <\/span>perceptions of the drink<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study “Cup texture influences taste and tactile judgments in the evaluation of specialty coffee” was carried out at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil in partnership with Hummingbird Coffee in Moscow and the University of Oxford’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The <\/span>cups with a smooth or rough surface<\/b> were the focus of the study, as well as the various <\/span>aromatic sensations<\/b> they elicited.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the responses of the study participants, the researchers discovered <\/span>that coffee in a smooth cup <\/b>appears sweeter, whereas <\/span>coffee in a rough cup appears acidic and dry<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than 50 years, <\/span>Pontevecchio<\/b> has been involved in the development <\/span>of lever coffee machines<\/b>, and we know that among the parameters that impact the flavour of coffee, focusing solely on the <\/span>container characteristics<\/b> is incorrect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the <\/span>organoleptic qualities<\/b> of the world’s most popular beverage are influenced by the <\/span>ingredients used<\/b> as well as the <\/span>coffee machine<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flavour of espresso is greatly influenced by the <\/span>quality of the beans<\/b>, the <\/span>type of the blend<\/b>, and the <\/span>roasting technique<\/b>. <\/span>Water has an impact on both the flavour<\/b> and the <\/span>extraction method <\/b>of coffee<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as we progress from <\/span>amateurs to tasters<\/b>, we have a greater sensitivity to <\/span>aromas<\/b> and pay more attention to them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, even the tiniest differences, such as the <\/span>temperature of the coffee<\/b>, the <\/span>thickness of the grain<\/b>, and the <\/span>properties of the container<\/b> are examined.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, today we will talk about how much the container can affect the flavour of the drink. And this isn’t only based on the opinions of a few <\/span>coffee lovers<\/strong><\/a>, but it’s also based on the research mentioned before.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between smooth and textured coffee cups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Smooth interiors are popular in coffee cups used in bars and cafes<\/b>. In truth, most ceramics are smooth and devoid of interior ornamentation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows you to wash the dishes as thoroughly as possible and place them in dishwashers at home or in bars without fear of their breaking.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in most cases, the taste variable is ignored when choosing cups.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, an experiment conducted by Professor <\/span>Fabiana M. Carvalho<\/span><\/i> of the Brazilian University’s Department of Philosophy has demonstrated how much the <\/span>cup’s form<\/b> can affect the taste of coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the investigation, 231 participants<\/strong> were involved: some were basic connoisseurs of the dark drink, while the other half were professional tasters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of them was given the same espresso in both variants:\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n