It can range from fruity to carmelly to spicy, but it should never have unpleasant sour or musty characteristics. Can be herby, fruity, spicy or flowery. Can be carmelly, chocolaty, malty and spicy. Intense and often found in our darkest roasted coffees. Chocolaty, spicy, and carbony.
Body refers to the mouth feel or thickness of the brew.
It's the result of suspended solids and oils in the brew. Some Latin American coffess and most decaffeinated coffees are light bodied. Light body does not mean thin flavor. They contain a moderate amount of oils and solids and produce a rich, smooth brew. Buttery, thick, with intense flavor.