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 Meliponas 

        bing cherry (33%)     sangria (33%)     raspberry sorbet (33%)       

Meliponas
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By [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)

 Tasted by [ ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

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total cuppings

Origin

  Country  [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador)  

 Region Loja 

 Source Puyango 

Processing

  Varieties [Sachimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/92-sachimor), [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) 

 Process Washed 

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     First noted by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)

     Apr 30, 2026
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     1 total cupping

Flavors people are tasting

 [bing cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167)  

  34%  

 [sangria](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201)  

  33%  

 [raspberry sorbet](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202)  

  33%  

Recent Cuppings

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/210-meliponas-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped On  Apr 30, 2026    Since Roast  15 days    Roaster   [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11)     

 ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) 

 [ bing cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "This deep burgundy-brown represents the dark, wine-like character of bing cherry while maintaining the earthy coffee foundation that grounds this fruit note.") [ sangria](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201 "Deep burgundy red with wine undertones, representing the rich, dark fruit character of sangria") [ raspberry sorbet](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202 "This vibrant magenta-pink hex code (#E63384) directly mirrors the deep pink-red hue of fresh raspberries and the jewel-toned appearance of raspberry sorbet, making it the ideal visual representation for this bright, fruity flavor profile.") 

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