Mastering Coffee Tasting: The Coffee Flavor Pyramid for Beginners

Ever struggled to describe the taste of coffee? The Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) is a fantastic tool, but beginners may find it complex. That's why I created the Coffee Flavor Pyramid-a simplified model to help newcomers explore coffee’s taste. Coffee tasting has two main components: flavor (sour, salty, sweet, and bitter) and mouthfeel (acidity, aroma, body, flavor, and aftertaste). Using relatable comparisons like fruits, flowers, and nuts, the pyramid makes it easier to identify the nuances in your cup. Ready to understand coffee's depth?