Chris and Doran are joined by Emilee Bryant to discuss a pair of papers that probe whether latte art a) is perceived as more valuable and b) affects the perceived flavor of the drink.

Ordering a cappuccino is delightful. But is it more delightful with a rosetta? Would you be somehow compelled to pay more for it if it had one? Does it taste sweeter?

The papers are:

J. Sens. Stud., 2015, 30, 305

https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12159

Br. Food J., 2021, 123⁠, 1931

https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-07-2020-0612

About Emilee: Originally from Houston, Emilee moved to live in a hippie tree house before finding her way to Brooklyn where she lives now. She is a latte art champion, YouTube content creator, and film maker. Check her out on instagram (emstagrim), and YouTube (EmileeBryant).

Introduction preamble: Lorelai Gilmore and Luke Danes