# Tasting commands

> Read supplier tasting notes and record your own cupping scores.

HTML version: https://www.purveyors.io/docs/cli/tasting

Read supplier tasting notes from the catalog and record your own cupping scores on inventory items.

Access: Member. Requires member access on your account.

## purvey tasting get

Get tasting notes for a coffee.

Usage: `purvey tasting get <bean-id> [options]`

Access: Member. Requires member access on your account.

| Argument or flag | Details |
| --- | --- |
| `<bean-id>` | Required: Catalog ID of the coffee, not an inventory ID. |
| `--filter <user\|supplier\|both>` | Which notes to return: user (your cupping scores), supplier (the supplier's flavor notes), or both. Default: both. |

## purvey tasting rate

Rate a coffee bean with cupping scores.

Usage: `purvey tasting rate [bean-id] [options]`

Access: Member. Requires member access on your account.

- Rating again replaces the earlier scores for that inventory item.

| Argument or flag | Details |
| --- | --- |
| `[bean-id]` | Optional: Inventory ID of the coffee, not a catalog ID. |
| `--aroma <1-5>` | Aroma score, a whole number; higher is better. Required unless you use --form. Range: 1 to 5. |
| `--body <1-5>` | Body score, a whole number; higher is better. Required unless you use --form. Range: 1 to 5. |
| `--acidity <1-5>` | Acidity score, a whole number; higher is better. Required unless you use --form. Range: 1 to 5. |
| `--sweetness <1-5>` | Sweetness score, a whole number; higher is better. Required unless you use --form. Range: 1 to 5. |
| `--aftertaste <1-5>` | Aftertaste score, a whole number; higher is better. Required unless you use --form. Range: 1 to 5. |
| `--brew-method <method>` | How you brewed the coffee, such as pour_over, french_press, or espresso. |
| `--notes <text>` | Free-text tasting notes. |
| `--form` | Pick the coffee, then enter the five scores and notes interactively. |

## Related

- [Inventory commands](https://www.purveyors.io/docs/cli/inventory): Cupping scores are stored on inventory items.
- [CLI overview](https://www.purveyors.io/docs/cli/overview): Install, sign in, and see every command group.
