Types of Notes (Flavors)

Appreciating the natural flavors of different coffee bean is a long journey. Many factors contribute to the final taste of your cup of coffee: beans freshness, roasting process, grinding, quality of water, brewing method and whether you are adding anything to it at the end, such as milk and sugar.  

To maximize your experience, we suggest the Pour-Over method, which is one of the least popular coffee brewing methods in Canada, yet one that may bring most of the natural and authentic flavors of coffee beans because the resulting taste is clean and bright as opposed to heavy and rich. If you also opt to have your coffee with no milk or sugar, you will be able to pick up the pure natural flavors of your freshly ground coffee beans.

Here are the main notes (or flavors) that coffee enthusiasts and experts generally express:

1. Fruity

This flavor profile includes notes of berries, citrus fruit, tropical fruits like pineapple or mango, stone fruits like peach or apricot or even specific fruit flavors such as blueberry and raspberry.

2. Earthy

Earthy flavors in coffee might resemble to taste of soil, moss, or mushrooms. Theses notes are frequently found in Indonesian coffees like Sumatran or Sulawesi beans.

3. Chocolatey

Coffee with chocolatey flavor may exhibit notes of dark chocolates, milk chocolate, cacao, nor even rich bittersweet chocolate character.

4. Floral

Some coffee exhibits floral notes such as jasmine, lavender, rose, or even hints of fruity-floral combination like elderflower or chamomile.

5. Smokey

The smoky flavor in coffee refers to a distinct taste that resemble the aroma and flavors associated with smoke. This flavor is often derived from the roasting process and can vary depending on the roast level and the type of coffee beans.