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Seven steps to ice cream nirvana

Now that warmer weather is here, so is ice cream season!

A “sensory science” expert devised a seven-step process that’s supposed to give you the ideal ice cream eating experience, according to the Daily Star:

  1. Take it out of the freezer and let it defrost for about 15 minutes  When it’s too cold, the aroma molecules don’t release and smell plays a huge role in how things taste.
  2. Don’t take too big of a bite.  Half a teaspoon per bite is ideal.
  3. Place the spoon upside down in your mouth so the ice cream hits your tongue.
  4. Roll the ice cream around in your mouth and pay attention to how the smooth, creamy texture feels.
  5. Breathe in through your mouth while the ice cream is in there.  The air passing over it helps it hit more of your taste buds.
  6. Don’t swallow too soon.  12 seconds in your mouth is ideal.
  7. Repeat with each bite to build up a “full ice cream taste profile.” 

We don’t think our pints will last that long! HBU? 🍨

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