Definition: Mouthfeel is the physical sensation a food or drink creates in the mouth, including the tongue and the roof of the mouth. It may be used to describe the sensation produced when a food/drink is in the mouth or after it has been swallowed (as is the case with the drying sensation caused by astringent tastes). The term is best-known for its use in wine tasting, but it also applies to other consumables, such as coffee and tea. Common mouthfeel descriptors include:
- Delicate or light
- Heavy or dense
- Creamy or milky
- Oily
- Drying or astringent
- Whetting or moistening
- Tingly or bubbly
Alternate Spellings: mouth-feel
Examples:
Once it has cooled a bit, this oolong has a creamy, almost buttery mouthfeel.
