The coffee flavors

Coffee Tasters Flavor Wheel

Begin with the broad families, then move closer to the exact note in your cup.

FXVIIRGINIA, founder of The Espressocrat

FXVIIRGINIA | ESPRESSO SOMMELIER

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Discover the six flavor families

1 / Fruity

Fruity

Cherry, citrus, stone fruit. Bright notes that can make a coffee feel vivid and juicy.

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2 / Floral

Floral

Jasmine, rose, orange blossom. Delicate aromas you may notice before the first sip.

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3 / Sweet

Sweet

Honey, caramel, brown sugar. Familiar notes that bring warmth to the cup.

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4 / Nutty / Cocoa

Nutty / Cocoa

Hazelnut, almond, dark chocolate. Rich, comforting notes with a lingering finish.

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5 / Spice

Spice

Cinnamon, clove, black pepper. A little warmth, sometimes with an unexpected edge.

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6 / Roasted / Savoury

Roasted / Savoury

Toast, cereal, tobacco. Deeper notes shaped in part by the roast.