Flavor Matcher

How it works: (1) Click a coloured sector to reveal its sub-aromas → (2) Tick the notes that match what you enjoy (2 to 5 max) → (3) Click « Reveal my matches » to get your 3 ideal coffees from 55 origin × process × roast profiles.

Not sure about your notes? Pick a starter profile:

Fruity Floral Sour Green Other Roasted Spices Nutty/Cocoa Sweet SCA Flavor Wheel

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Click a wheel sector on the left →

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How does the SCA Flavor Wheel work?

The Specialty Coffee Association published its reference Flavor Wheel in 2016: 9 primary categories (Fruity, Floral, Sour, Green, Other, Roasted, Spices, Nutty/Cocoa, Sweet), each broken into precise subcategories. It is the universal vocabulary of Q Graders and specialty roasters worldwide.

How to taste: start with dry fragrance (freshly ground), then wet aroma (hot water steam), finally retronasal olfaction after swallowing — that is where complex aromas reveal themselves. Choose the notes that match your preferences; the algorithm scores them against 55 origin × process × roast profiles instantly.

Go further with our buying guides and glossary — over 200 specialty coffee terms explained.