The SCA flavor wheel is the standard reference for Q grader cupping, but it’s also a nice reference to have on hand to help in the search for nuance in your own cup. Printing this out is both nice to have as a tool, but it’s also kind of pretty and doesn’t look too bad on a wall.

You can buy a digital PDF for $10 from the SCA.

OR, it’s pretty easy to find high resolution English language versions at least online.

Try 1: https://atlanticspecialtycoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/SCA_TasterWheel_English_8.5x11.pdf

2: https://imgur.com/a/k1sFXXM

  • CoffeeSoldier@sh.itjust.worksOP
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    1 month ago

    People use the term “Tea-like” a little bit differently, sometimes it just means a lighter cleaner body, but sometimes it is referring to tannic flavor notes similar to black tea. If they are grade A beans, I’m guessing you could probably sell them for close to what you paid - really is pretty desirable / fashionable right now.

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      1 month ago

      I’m referring to the latter, tannic flavour. To me it is revolting, but maybe I’ll see if someone local wants it.

      Edit: To clarify, I looove tea. Pu erh tea, orange pekoe, oolong, ceylon.