How to Taste

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On a delectable sensory romp through the science of flavor, award-winning professional taster Mandy Naglich, one of less than 100 Advanced Cicerones in the world, gives you a seat at the table in the elite world of master tasters - scientists, professional tasters, sommeliers, umami ushers and more - divulging the secrets behind their perfected palates so you, too, can become a super taster.

Perfect for foodie fans of Cork Dork, The Flavor Equation, Diet, and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, this instant classic is both a sumptuous behind-the-scenes tour and a fun, appetising, and informative how-to that covers everything from wine and cheese to ice cream and honey, tea, chocolate, and even water, from the science of taste and the rituals of creating a fine-tuned palate, to plucking flavor descriptions from the tip of your tongue.