Sensory & Quality

Sensory Calibration & Reference Lexicon

World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon Version 2.0 provides 110 standardized sensory attributes with defined references and a universal 15-point intensity scale. Descriptive intensity is distinct from affective quality judgement.

Standardized Sensory AttributesWCR Sensory Lexicon Version 2.0110
Universal Intensity ScaleWCR Sensory Lexicon Version 2.00 to 15
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The WCR Sensory Lexicon Defines 110 Attributes

World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon Version 2.0 provides 110 standardized sensory attributes with defined references.

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Intensity Uses a Universal 15-Point Scale

The WCR reference system uses a 15-point intensity scale. Intensity describes perception strength and is not itself a quality score.

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References Anchor Shared Sensory Language

Defined physical references support attribute recognition and intensity alignment within descriptive sensory practice.

Reference ParameterAuthorityValue
Standardized Sensory AttributesWCR Sensory Lexicon Version 2.0110
Universal Intensity ScaleWCR Sensory Lexicon Version 2.00 to 15
How many attributes are in the WCR Sensory Lexicon?

Version 2.0 contains 110 standardized sensory attributes.

Does greater descriptive intensity automatically mean higher quality?

No. Descriptive intensity and affective quality judgement are separate assessment purposes.

Method note

Public pages summarize controlled reference work.

This page is based on internal standards review and controlled source material. Specific reference titles, internal training materials and detailed citation trails are intentionally withheld from the public website.

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