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Smell and Taste, Part 2: Are you and me tasting the same flavours?

The Science of Coffee

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The Influence of External Factors on Taste Perception

This chapter explores how external factors like music, background noise, and cup shape can influence our perception of taste. It discusses experiments where participants' perception of coffee flavor was altered by angry rock music or loud cafe sounds. The chapter also explores the impact of cup shape on aroma, sweetness, and acidity perception, and how our lived experiences and cultural background can shape our interpretation of flavors.

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