Potter Palmer on Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Testing
Potter Palmer, director of MET’s Food & Wine Experiential Programs, provides expert insight in the recent Boston Globe article, “Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Tester Has Clout.” He explains that while building a system for taste-testing coffee and other foods and beverages isn’t difficult, subjectivity can be a challenge. “The science of taste is complex and is influenced by genetics as well as aspects like mood,” says Dr. Potter.