Measured metric
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Beverage TDS
Measured total dissolved solids in the served beverage.
AeroPress Wheel Variable
Aftertaste
Cup Outcome · Cup outcome
The lingering flavor and tactile impression after swallowing.
Cup outcome
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Competition-relevant
Official standard
Competition practice
Definition
Aftertaste is the persistence and quality of the coffee’s finish once the sip has passed.
Why It Matters
It often reveals separation endpoint, astringency, clarity, and finish-stage decisions clearly.
Page Context
Aftertaste is part of the Brew Supply AeroPress Wheel and helps brewers describe the lingering flavor and tactile impression after swallowing.
Related variables
Calculated metric
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Extraction Yield
Calculated percentage of coffee mass extracted.
Measured metric
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Beverage Yield
The liquid beverage mass collected or served.
Cup outcome
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Aroma
The smell of the brewed coffee.
Cup outcome
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Flavor
The integrated taste impression of the final cup.
Cup outcome
Cup Outcome
Wheel face
Acidity
The perceived brightness or liveliness of the cup.
Affected outcomes
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