“To me, the smell of fresh made coffee is one of the greatest inventions.” - Hugh Jackman.
Sensory experiences begin and are integrated into relational memory in the brain, creating associations and connections that form the basis of memory. The aroma of coffee for instance, might trigger vivid with memories of your favourite person, location specific events, depending on the type of aroma and it’s a relation to other sensory inputs, this demonstrates the complexity and richness of relational memory.
The quote captures the sensory pleasure of the coffee and emphasis on the experience provides.