The vocabulary
Flavors
The tasting vocabulary — click any note to find the beans that express it.
Flavor7 origins
Berry & Blueberry
Jammy, sweet, sometimes wild — the classic 'fruity coffee' note.
Flavor1 origin
Blackcurrant
Tart, dark, structured — the signature of great Kenyan coffee.
Flavor15 origins
Citrus
Bright, zippy acidity — lemon, orange, grapefruit.
Flavor10 origins
Stone Fruit
Peach, apricot, plum — soft, round, juicy sweetness.
Flavor2 origins
Tropical Fruit
Mango, papaya, pineapple — lush and exotic.
Flavor10 origins
Floral & Jasmine
Delicate, perfumed, tea-like aromatics.
Flavor2 origins
Bergamot & Black Tea
Earl Grey in a cup — fragrant, drying, elegant.
Flavor14 origins
Chocolate & Cocoa
Cocoa, dark chocolate, fudge — comforting and round.
Flavor14 origins
Caramel & Brown Sugar
Toffee, molasses, baked sweetness.
Flavor3 origins
Nutty
Almond, hazelnut, peanut — mellow and easygoing.
Flavor3 origins
Winey & Boozy
Fermented, red-wine depth — rich and a little wild.
Flavor5 origins
Spice
Cinnamon, clove, cardamom — warm and aromatic.
Flavor1 origin
Earthy & Herbal
Cedar, tobacco, forest floor — savoury and full-bodied.