Coffee Tasting Notes

Explore the diverse flavor profiles found in specialty coffee. Each note has been categorized to help you discover patterns and understand the complexity of coffee flavors.

Understanding Tasting Notes

🎯 Origin Impact

The soil, climate, and altitude where coffee grows dramatically influences its flavor. Ethiopian coffees often show floral notes, while Brazilian beans may have nutty characteristics.

🔥 Processing Methods

How the coffee cherry is processed affects flavor development. Natural processing often creates fruity notes, while washed processing highlights acidity and clarity.

⏰ Roast Development

Roasting time and temperature create different flavor compounds. Light roasts preserve origin characteristics, while darker roasts develop caramelized and roasted flavors.

🌱 Variety Influence

Different coffee varieties have distinct flavor potentials. Geisha varieties often show floral and tea-like qualities, while Bourbon varieties may be sweet and balanced.

👨‍🍳 Brewing Impact

Your brewing method affects which flavors are extracted. Pour-over methods highlight acidity and brightness, while espresso emphasizes body and sweetness.

🍓 Fruity

Orange

Lemon

Lime

Grapefruit

Bergamot

Other Notes

Strawberry

Raspberry

Blueberry

Blackberry

Red Fruit

Blackcurrant

Cranberry

Red Berry

Redcurrant

Gooseberry

Açaí Berry

Other Notes

Cherry

Apple

Peach

Grape

Plum

Pineapple

Mango

Stone Fruit

Passion Fruit

Apricot

Banana

Melon

Pear

Coconut

Watermelon

Guava

Kiwi

Honeydew Melon

Lychee

Pomegranate

Other Notes

Tropical Fruit

Fruity

Other Notes

Raisin

Prune

Date

Fig

Other Notes

🍫 Cocoa

Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

Cocoa

🥜 Nutty

🍯 Sweet

Caramelized

Sweet Aromatics

Honey

Overall Sweet

Vanilla

🌸 Floral

Black Tea

Floral

🔥 Roasted

Brown, Roast

🌱 Earthy

🥬 Green/Vegetative

Fresh

🍷 Alcohol/Fermented

Alcohol

📈 Amplitude

🌾 Cereal

👅 Mouthfeel

Thickness

🧪 Sour/Acid

Malic Acid

No specific notes available

🫚 Spices

👅 Taste Basics