Taste Buds is an annual membership that allows noma to share its newest, most favorite flavors and so much more. For a full year, Taste Buds get to enjoy unreleased products, interact directly with the noma team, and gain access to virtual and in-person events and a world of perks, including free shipping and discounts. The quarterly deliveries of products are expected to ship from Copenhagen in February, May, August, and November.

You can join Taste Buds 2026 when membership enrollment opens on 14 October 2025. Join the waitlist above for early access and updates on the exact launch time. Enrollment will close on 31 December.

Once you’ve secured your membership, get ready for the program to kick off at the beginning of 2026. In January, you’ll receive detailed instructions and tips on how to make the best of your membership, including access to a private member’s only digital portal, Discord Channel, discounts, and more. As far as new flavors go, the first delivery is expected to ship in February.

You’ll need to create an account on our website, where you can track shipments, access members-only content, and apply your membership discounts. After signing up, you will receive an email with instructions on how to create your account. We’ll take care of this well before the first shipment in February.

The Taste Buds membership fee is an annual, one-time charge that covers the entire year of membership. At checkout, we offer the option of paying in full upfront or selecting an installment plan via PayPal.

In line with the Danish Consumer Contracts Act, consumers may cancel their membership within 14 days from the date of purchase without stating any reasons for said cancellation. If you wish to exercise your right of cancellation, you must inform us by email at hello@nomaprojects.com by means of an unambiguous statement about your decision to cancel the membership. You are welcome to use the sample cancellation form attached to these Terms and Conditions. If you cancel your membership within the 14-days period, a full refund will be issued without undue delay. For this refund, we will reimburse the same form of payment used for the original transaction, unless we have expressly agreed otherwise; you will in no event be charged for this repayment.

The annual membership cannot be refunded or partially refunded after the 14-day period.

Absolutely! But only our Unboxed tier. Simply shop the voucher option for our Taste Buds membership, and you’ll be able to enter the recipient’s details. They will receive the voucher and your personalized message on the date selected by you. They will then be able to redeem their voucher for entry to their membership. All gifts must be made before the end of 2025.

That’s the whole idea! In other words: Yes! We offer international shipping to a wide range of countries. Whether you’re in Europe, North America, Australia or Japan, it's our pleasure to deliver your Taste Buds products straight to your doorstep.

Please check our Shipping Policy to confirm that we service your region. And if we don’t quite yet, please know that we’re continually working to expand our shipping options, so stay tuned as we aim to reach more countries soon. You can also contact us at hello@nomaprojects.com for specific inquiries.

Simple: before every quarterly delivery ships out from Copenhagen, you’ll have the opportunity to add other products to the order without paying a delivery fee. Certain regions may have exceptions, so please check our shipping policy for full details.

US Taste Buds shipments are fulfilled with a Delivered Duties Paid (DDP) service due to the recent tariff changes — meaning duties and taxes are included in the price, and no additional fees are due upon delivery.

For members outside the US and Europe, customs and duties may be charged upon delivery, depending on local import regulations.

Once your Taste Buds 2026 membership is activated, you’ll automatically receive a 10% discount on all Noma Projects products for an entire year. These benefits will be applied at checkout when you’re logged into your account.

Please note: the Taste Buds discount does not apply to dining experiences or subscriptions.

Your Taste Buds membership includes:

UNBOXED TIER

• Quarterly Product Drops: Limited products created in the Test Kitchen, only for our members.
• Ferment at Home: 2 x DIY fermentation kits from our Lab, plus guidance every step of the way.
• Member Merch & Tools: Gear designed for Taste Buds only. Highly useful, a little odd, very noma.
• The Projects Feed: Recipes, how-to’s, and deep dives hosted on our members-only portal
• HQ Guided Tour: An open invitation to stroll Noma Projects HQ in Copenhagen, tastes of the future included.
• Free Quarterly Shipping: Load up your cart with additional products; they’ll be added to your quarterly drop, no extra postage.
• Friends & Family Discount: 10% off, always.

UNLOCKED TIER

• Quarterly Product Drops: Limited products created in the Test Kitchen, only for our members.
• Ferment at Home: 2 x DIY fermentation kits from our Lab, plus guidance every step of the way.
• Member Merch & Tools: Gear designed for Taste Buds only. Highly useful, a little odd, very noma.
• The Projects Feed: Recipes, how-to’s, and deep dives hosted on our members-only portal
• HQ Guided Tour: An open invitation to stroll Noma Projects HQ in Copenhagen, tastes of the future included.
• Free Quarterly Shipping: Load up your cart with additional products; they’ll be added to your quarterly drop, no extra postage.
• Friends & Family Discount: 10% off, always.
• Noma LA Access: Early access to our highly limited LA Season reservations. No elbowing required. Really.
• Member Events: Invitations to gatherings and adventures, near and far. In-person, in good company.
• Crack the Noma Vault: Legendary flavors from decades of innovation, brought back only for our Buds to enjoy.
• Go MAD: Advanced access to MAD’s live, educational + event programming, plus a gift subscription to MAD Digest and MAD Recommends — the insider’s digital guide to what’s shaping hospitality now (and what’s coming next).

As a Taste Buds 2026 member, you’ll receive innovative and unreleased products directly from the noma test kitchen. These will range from umami-rich sauces, fermentations, and garums to experimental flavors that may never be available to the public. Here's a selection of some of our past years’ deliveries to give you an example of what’s in store.

• 1st Delivery: Pumpkin Seed Praline, Barley Koji Oil, Beef Garum
• 2nd Delivery: Pepper Tamari, Hazelnut-Berry Praline, Truffle à la Crème
• 3rd Delivery: Noma Coffee, Noma BBQ Sauce, Candied Pinecones
• 4th Delivery: will be revealed in November 2025

The two Fermentation Kits are an exciting part of your Taste Buds membership. Each kit includes the essential raw materials to start your fermentation projects at home, with expert guidance from noma’s fermentation lab. This guidance comes in the form of detailed manuals, online videos, and a live stream for each kit. You’ll be taken through the creative process behind some of noma’s most iconic flavors. The kits will be delivered with your second and third product deliveries. Some basic equipment (not included in the kits) is required, i.e. 1L glass jar, cloth, rubber band and weights.

Yes! Taste Buds members will be able to interact with the team (i.e. the noma test kitchen, noma projects production team and more) through virtual Q&A sessions and cook-alongs. Additionally, you’ll have access to the Taste Buds private Discord channel, where you can ask questions, share recipes, and exchange experiences with both the noma team and fellow members. It’s the perfect space to discuss meetups, fermentation successes, and everything in between.

As a Taste Buds member, you and a guest are welcome to schedule a guided visit to the Noma Projects production facility in Copenhagen. This unique, behind-the-scenes experience lets you explore how our products are made and meet some of the team. Starting in January, we’ll offer specific dates and times each week within our opening hours for you to sign up and reserve your spot. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with the production team and gain deeper insights into our processes.

Unboxed members receive the core Taste Buds membership: quarterly product drops from the Test Kitchen, fermentation kits, exclusive tools, access to our private Projects Feed, a guided HQ tour, free shipping on quarterly drops, and a year-round friends & family discount.

Unlocked members receive all of the above, plus:

• Early access to Noma’s LA season reservations
• Invitations to special member events and gatherings
• Beloved archive products revived only for members

Think of Unlocked as everything in Unboxed—plus a key to a few more doors.

Unboxed members may be invited if there is extra capacity after Unlocked members have priority access. Some events will be exclusively for Unlocked members.

Unlocked members will receive an exclusive booking link before reservations open to the public. This guarantees a fair chance to book before the global rush begins—and allows you to secure one reservation for up to two guests at a shared table. Further details on how bookings will work will be shared via email closer to the release date.

We’ll share exact dates and booking instructions by email in advance of the reservation release. Expect timely reminders so you don’t miss your window via email.

The LA season will run in 2026. Exact dates and menu pricing will be announced directly by noma before reservations open. All Unlocked members are eligible to make one reservation for up to two guests at a shared table. Seats will be made available on a first come first served basis. Members will receive the details and booking information in advance, so you’ll have everything you need before securing your spot.

We don’t have a set calendar yet—but we’re exploring a mix of tastings, gatherings, and learning experiences. Likely locations include Copenhagen, Los Angeles during the noma season, and potentially other cities where larger groups of Taste Buds are based. Unlocked members will have exclusive access. Please note that some events may come with additional charges.