First introduced by pioneering tasters in 1995, the Flavor Wheel was revamped in 2016 to become the invaluable tool it is today. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the attributes commonly found in specialty coffee.

The Flavor Wheel is meticulously organized, making it especially useful for beginners. It allows novice tasters to start with broad flavor categories and gradually refine their palate toward more specific notes. For instance, if you detect a fruity flavor, you can narrow it down to a berry and then perhaps pinpoint it as blueberry. This method can be applied across all nine broad categories, helping you identify increasingly specific flavors as your skills grow.