To be certified organic this means that the crop's soil and plants must be inspected by an independent organic certifying body, to be free of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other potentially harmful chemicals for at least three years time. Muddy Waters Coffee Company maintains a large inventory of organic coffees. Acidity is a desirable characteristic in coffee. The role acidity plays in coffee is not unlike its role as related to the flavor of wine. It provides a sharp, bright, vibrant quality.
Acidity is characteristic of high-grown coffees.
Aroma is the fragrance or odor perceived by the nose. It is a sensation which is difficult to separate from flavor. The aroma contributes to the flavors we discern on our palates. In coffee, aroma refers mainly to volatile components released from brewed coffee. Body is the feeling that the coffee has in your mouth.