Flavour perception in coffee for deeper analysis

SCA Flavour Perception in Coffee poster – Nutty Cocoa Spices is a visual and educational tool for those who want to understand coffee on a more nuanced level. For those working with espresso coffee blending or wanting to develop their sensory skills around coffee, the poster provides a clear entry into the flavor families nutty, cocoa, and spices. We especially like that it combines scientific precision with a design language that works equally well in the cupping room, kitchen, roastery, or studio. It is best suited for those who actually want to read, compare, and discuss flavor notes – not just decorate the wall.

Main features

• ✓  Builds on Coffee Taster Tool, developed in collaboration between Specialty Coffee Association of America and World Coffee Research
• ✓  Based on extensive research on coffee flavor and aroma attributes, including WCR Lexicon with 110 identified attributes
• ✓  Designed to be intuitive and easy to use for both coffee professionals and dedicated enthusiasts
• ✓  Focuses on the flavor area Nutty Cocoa + Spices with references and sensory descriptions
• ✓  Exclusively available for the Europa market according to product information

Details

Coffee Tasting Tool – Flavour Perception in Coffee Series

Discover the world of coffee flavors with a reference work designed to make sensory analysis more accessible. The series builds on the acclaimed Coffee Taster’s Flavour Wheel and integrates WCR Lexicon attributes along with associated references. This makes the poster especially useful when you want to train language, precision, and consensus in flavor discussions.

We see this type of poster as an obvious addition for training environments, roasteries, cupping labs, and design-conscious home baristas. It also works excellently as a conversation starter in spaces where coffee is appreciated as a craft, not just a routine.

For those who want to understand, compare, and communicate flavor more precisely, this is a well-thought-out poster with a clear connection to modern coffee knowledge.