bitter flavour

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a sharp taste, like coffee or dark chocolate

flavourADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

bitter

Examples (10)

  • The dark chocolate has a bitter flavour that some people find intense.
  • Coffee beans roasted too long develop a bitter flavour that overpowers the natural taste.
  • This medicine has quite a bitter flavour, so take it with water.
  • The bitter flavour of grapefruit can be balanced with a little sugar.
  • Many herbs have a bitter flavour when eaten raw.
  • The chef warned us about the bitter flavour of the radicchio salad.
  • Green tea can have a bitter flavour if steeped too long.
  • The bitter flavour of burnt toast ruined our breakfast.
  • Some people actually enjoy the bitter flavour of dark beer.
  • The bitter flavour of endive pairs well with sweet dressing.