WHAT IS A BALANCED COFFEE?

When talking about coffee, "balance" refers to the harmony and proportion of different flavor and aroma elements in a cup of coffee. A balanced coffee is one in which all its flavor and aroma elements are in harmony and in proportion with each other, not overpowering or underwhelming. A balanced coffee should have a good acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and body. It's a coffee that has a good balance of acidity and sweetness and no one component is overpowering the others.

A balanced coffee can be described as having a well-rounded, smooth and harmonious flavor profile, where all the different elements are in perfect balance. This can be achieved by using a perfect blend of beans from different regions, or by roasting the beans in a way that brings out the best in each bean.

It's worth noting that the concept of balance is somewhat subjective and can vary from person to person, and it's also related to the personal taste preferences. Some people might prefer a coffee that is more acidic and others might prefer a coffee that is sweeter, but balance is something that can be appreciated by anyone.