Master the Art of
Oyster Tasting

From your first slurp to expert-level appreciation. The most comprehensive oyster resource on the internet.

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Where to Begin

Your Journey Starts Here

Whether you're curious about trying your first oyster or looking to refine your palate, we have you covered.

New to Oysters?

Start with the basics. Learn what to expect, how to order, and enjoy your first oyster experience.

Getting Started

Find an Oyster

Browse our comprehensive database of oyster varieties from around the world, with detailed tasting notes.

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Explore by Region

Discover how geography shapes flavor. From the briny Atlantic to the sweet Pacific and beyond.

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The Flavor Wheel

Learn the Language of Oyster Tasting

Develop your palate by learning to identify and describe the nuances that make each oyster unique.

Briny

Ocean-forward salinity, like a splash of sea water

Oceanic Saline Crisp

Sweet

Natural sugars and fruit-like notes

Melon Cucumber Butter

Mineral

Stone-like, metallic, or chalky qualities

Copper Flinty Zinc

Vegetal

Plant-like notes and green flavors

Seaweed Spinach Grassy
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Learning Paths

Structured Guides for Every Level

Follow our curated learning paths from your first oyster to sommelier-level expertise.

Beginner

Getting Started

Your first steps into the world of oysters. What to expect, how to order, and enjoying your first dozen.

Foundation

How to Taste

Develop your palate. Learn the five-step tasting method and start identifying flavor profiles.

Reference

Terminology

Master the vocabulary. From merroir to liquor, understand the terms that define oyster culture.

Deep Dive

World Regions

Explore how geography shapes flavor. Compare East Coast brine to West Coast sweetness and beyond.

Editor's Picks

Oysters to Know

Essential varieties that every oyster enthusiast should experience.

Kumamoto oyster illustration

Kumamoto

Pacific Northwest

The gateway oyster. Known for its sweet, melon-forward flavor and petite, deeply cupped shell, the Kumamoto is beloved by beginners and experts alike.

SweetMelon
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C
Blue Point oyster illustration

Blue Point

US East Coast

The classic Atlantic oyster. Crisp, briny, with mineral notes and a sharp, clean finish.

BrinyMineral
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C
Belon oyster illustration

Belon

France

The connoisseur's choice. Complex, intensely mineral, with bold metallic and seaweed notes.

MineralMetallic
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C
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