Ensuring the quality and consistency of coffee is vitally important, as it is one of the world’s most consumed beverages. The taste of a cup of coffee depends upon a number of factors, including the coffee bean utilized, as well as the roasting, grounding and brewing process. In this application note, a method for the characterization of coffee aroma is detailed, utilizing a Clarus® SW 8 GC/MS with an FID detector, TurboMatrix™ Headspace Trap sampler and a SNFR™ GC olfactory port to record the sensory perception of each individual aroma component.