Bronwen Serna, a consultant and barista at Blue Bottle, and Kathie Hilberg, lead educator for Stumptown in Los Angeles, delve into the origins of the 2016 SCA flavor wheel. They discuss their journeys with coffee tasting, highlighting the scientific evolution behind the wheel and its importance in flavor categorization. Hilariously, they explore unconventional taste tests, including dog food, and critique the existing flavor descriptors, advocating for a more inclusive lexicon to enhance consumer experiences.
