Introducing the newly updated Nez du Café — an essential tool for coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike. This latest edition refines the sensory experience with 15 new coffee-specific aromas, expert-driven research, and a sleek, travel-friendly design. Crafted with precision and passion, it continues Éditions Jean Lenoir’s legacy of making sensory training accessible, scientific, and beautifully designed.
Le Nez du Café was first developed in the 1990s, and is the world’s most trusted sensory training tool for coffee professionals and enthusiasts.
Now, Viva Lenoir has revolutionized the sensory world by crafting a new, updated edition.
This kit unlocks the hidden aromas of coffee, helping users refine their sensory skills and build a shared language of taste.
Le Nez du Café is the result of decades of passion, expertise, and artisan craftsmanship. Developed by Jean Lenoir and now led by his daughter Viva, each kit is carefully assembled in France using the finest materials, ensuring quality and authenticity in every detail.
Backed by leading sensory scientists and industry experts, Le Nez du Café undergoes rigorous research and validation. From its inclusion in the WCR Sensory Lexicon to independent testing at KSU’s Sensory Research Center, this kit is built on a foundation of scientific excellence.
Designed for both professionals and curious coffee lovers, Le Nez du Café makes sensory training engaging and intuitive. Whether you’re a roaster refining your skills or a coffee enthusiast exploring new flavors, this kit helps you develop a deeper understanding of coffee aromas.
For the first time, the updated aroma library includes key aromas essential for Robusta evaluation, expanding its scope beyond Arabica. With 15 new aromas unique to coffee, it offers a more comprehensive approach to understanding quality across all coffee varieties.
The new booklet is more than just a guide — it’s a complete sensory education. Packed with expert insights, chemical structures, and industry references, it provides an in-depth resource for building sensory memory and refining tasting skills. Now with a QR-linked bibliography for further exploration!
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The new Nez du Café is a groundbreaking evolution of the world’s most trusted coffee sensory training aroma library. Designed for both professionals and enthusiasts, this edition refines the sensory experience with 15 new coffee-specific aromas, including key scents for Robusta evaluation. Developed in collaboration with leading scientists and industry experts, it expands beyond the WCR Sensory Lexicon, incorporating essential aromas that deepen understanding of coffee quality. Crafted with both function and beauty in mind, the new kit is practical, portable, and built to enhance hands-on learning.
Every detail of this edition has been carefully considered. The kit breaks apart into four travel-sized booklets, making it easier than ever to take your sensory training anywhere. Each aroma now has its own individual reference card for focused learning, and the redesigned educational booklet is packed with cutting-edge insights from coffee science leaders, including chemical structures and expert explanations. A QR-linked bibliography allows for deeper exploration, while the inclusion of discreet vial covers lets users test their skills without visual cues. Every component is crafted with precision, ensuring the highest quality and artisanal craftsmanship.
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Launching at SCA Expo in Houston, TX!
Be the First to Experience the new Nez du Café! Limited pre-sale on the show floor in Houston
Unlock the world of coffee aromas with the most advanced sensory training kit yet. Reserve yours now and elevate your coffee-tasting skills with expert-backed insights and precision-crafted aromas.
Date: April 25 - 27 2025
Location: Booth #1438 (CQI)
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