They’re known for their small, royal-purple shells. Harvested along the coast of Southern Queens, Sydney Rock Oysters are the first aquaculture species in Australia. They have a strong briny taste with a hint of fresh vegetal note. These oysters have one of the most intense flavor profiles.
What Olympia Oysters lack in size, they make up for in flavor. One of the rarest oyster species, Olympia Oysters are the smallest, reaching a maximum diameter size of about one and a half inches. Although they’re mildly briny, European Flat Oysters have a strong coppery taste with a slightly bitter aftertaste. The taste of European Flat Oysters is quite intense. Harvested from the Belon River in France, they’re known for having the boldest flavor profile. European Flat OystersĮuropean Flat Oysters, also called Belon Oysters, are probably the most famous oysters in the world. They’re also quite sweet with a hint of melon. Shortened sometimes to Kumies, Kumamoto Oysters have a creamy, mildly nutty flavor. Any oyster beginners should begin with these small, bowl-like oysters. Kumamoto OystersĪlthough Kumamoto Oysters are Japanese, they’re more popular in the US. They’re quite sweet and creamy with a pronounced honeydew-like undertone. They’re also called Japanese Oysters, and Miyagi Oysters.Ĭompared to Eastern Oysters, Pacific Oysters are less briny. Native to the Asian Pacific, Pacific Oysters actually get their name from the US Pacific Coast. They also have a clean, mineral aftertaste. They’re native to North America and can be found along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.īecause oysters take on the salt level of the water they’re in, Eastern Oysters are briny and coppery, reminiscent of the sea. Eastern OystersĪlso known as Atlantic Oysters, Eastern Oysters are tear-drop shaped and have smooth shells. Each oyster species has its unique flavor due to its habitat.
Today, there are six common oyster species that are consumed and cultivated.
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