Flavor & Cupping
Acidity
A desirable, bright, lively quality in coffee that is perceived on the sides and tip of the tongue, not to be confused with sourness or pH. In cupping, acidity is evaluated for both intensity and quality (e.g., citric, malic, phosphoric).
In Depth
High-quality acidity is one of the most valued attributes in specialty coffee, contributing sparkle, complexity, and a juicy mouthfeel. Kenyan coffees are known for intense phosphoric and citric acidity, while Ethiopian washed lots often display delicate malic (apple-like) acid. Roast level dramatically affects perceived acidity: lighter roasts preserve it, while darker roasts caramelize acids into bittersweet compounds. Under-extraction also produces sour, astringent acidity that should not be confused with desirable brightness.
Embed on your site — BrewFYI
Add the widget to any webpage using a script tag.
<div data-brewfyi="glossary" data-slug="acidity"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/brewfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>Embed using a standard iframe — works in any CMS.
<iframe src="https://brewfyi.com/iframe/glossary/acidity/" width="100%" height="480" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="BrewFYI glossary widget"></iframe>Paste the URL into WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-aware editor.
https://brewfyi.com/glossarys/acidity/Add a badge linking back to BrewFYI.
<a href="https://brewfyi.com/glossarys/acidity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
<img src="https://brewfyi.com/badge/site.svg" alt="BrewFYI" height="20">
</a>
Preview:
Use the BrewFYI WordPress plugin shortcode.
[drinkfyi-glossary site="brewfyi" slug="acidity"]Use as a native HTML custom element in modern browsers.
<brewfyi-glossary slug="acidity" theme="light"></brewfyi-glossary>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/brewfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>