The phrase "affects the taste of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing how certain factors influence or change the flavor of food or beverages.
Example: "The way the coffee is brewed significantly affects the taste of the final cup."
Alternatives: "influences the flavor of" or "modifies the taste of".
Scientific inquiry has yet to determine, however, whether the shape of the beer glass affects the taste of the brew, as the Belgians insist.
For instance, her grounding-down class was followed with a vineyard tour, where they talked about how the vine growing in the earth affects the taste of the wine.
And whilst I'm not convinced that the shape and size of a mug affects the taste of the tea (does it?) it's a hundred times better than the paper cup alternative.
The electrical conductivity (EC) greatly affects the taste of water.
High iron concentration affects the taste of water, has adverse effects on domestic uses and promotes growth of iron bacteria.
This week, the panellists debate whether or not to leave daffodils to die back naturally, if mistletoe affects the taste of your apples, and how to move a large Japanese Maple that has outgrown its pot.
He dismissed connoisseurs' criticism that stress felt by the caged animals invariably affected the taste of the beans.
He said the pod should hold up when used in any typical single-serve machine, and the new material shouldn't affect the taste of the coffee.
In fresh water, large numbers of green algae often colour lakes and ponds, and cyanobacteria may affect the taste of drinking water.
Hard-water minerals can build up in its inner workings, which can not only affect the taste of your joe but also slow down its brewing time.
We figure this is not a major concern since our mixer is not build for exact amount and missing couple ml here and there will not really affect the taste of the drink we make.
