Flavor Note
Musty
A damp, earthy, or stale aroma sometimes found in aged coffees.
Musty notes evoke a damp cellar, old books, or mildew and can range from pleasantly earthy to unpleasantly stale. Sometimes present in monsooned Malabar, aged Sumatran, or improperly stored beans. Controlled mustiness in certain traditional preparations adds rustic character, but in specialty grading it typically signals a storage or processing defect.
Origins Known for Musty
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Musty taste like in coffee?▼
Musty notes evoke a damp cellar, old books, or mildew and can range from pleasantly earthy to unpleasantly stale. Sometimes present in monsooned Malabar, aged Sumatran, or improperly stored beans. Controlled mustiness in certain traditional preparations adds rustic character, but in specialty grading it typically signals a storage or processing defect.
Which coffee beans have Musty notes?▼
Musty notes evoke a damp cellar, old books, or mildew and can range from pleasantly earthy to unpleasantly stale. Sometimes present in monsooned Malabar, aged Sumatran, or improperly stored beans. Controlled mustiness in certain traditional preparations adds rustic character, but in specialty grading it typically signals a storage or processing defect. Look for beans with Musty in their tasting notes.
What coffee origins are known for Musty?▼
Musty notes evoke a damp cellar, old books, or mildew and can range from pleasantly earthy to unpleasantly stale. Sometimes present in monsooned Malabar, aged Sumatran, or improperly stored beans. Controlled mustiness in certain traditional preparations adds rustic character, but in specialty grading it typically signals a storage or processing defect. Several coffee-growing regions produce beans with these characteristics.