Publications
The Water Flavor Wheel: A Framework for Describing Water Through Character and Deviation
Tim Coyne (2025)
Water Sensory Institute White Paper No. 1
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Abstract
This paper introduces the Water Flavor Wheel, a sensory framework designed to support consistent description of water flavor across diverse contexts. By separating character from deviation, the framework provides a neutral vocabulary that allows tasters to describe what they perceive without assigning cause, quality judgment, or corrective intent. The Water Flavor Wheel is intended as a reference tool for sensory evaluation, communication, and education across waters commonly described as natural, municipal, or purified.
Citation
Coyne, T. (2025). The Water Flavor Wheel: A Framework for Describing Water Through Character and Deviation. Water Sensory Institute White Paper No. 1.