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[Sign up](https://unpacking.coffee/register) 2 total cuppings Processing Species Arabica Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Process Washed Roast Level Medium Roast Timeline 1. ​ First noted by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Jun 18, 2025 2. ​ 2 total cuppings 3. ​ Most recent cupping by [@kandace](https://unpacking.coffee/users/kandace) Jun 18, 2025 Flavors people are tasting [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65) 40% [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) 40% [ cocoa powder ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35) 20% Recent Cuppings ### [ Cupped by @kandace ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/43-rako-2025-06-18-1) Cupped On Jun 18, 2025 Since Roast 2 days Roaster [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16) ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "Black tea flavor in specialty coffee is often described as having a rich, earthy, and slightly smoky profile. This flavor is commonly found in coffees from East African origins, such as Ethiopia and Kenya, where the coffee cherries are dried with the skin still intact, imparting the tea-like qualities. The flavor can also be brought out through extended roasting profiles.") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") ### [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/42-rako-2025-06-18) Cupped On Jun 18, 2025 Since Roast 2 days Roaster [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15) ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "Black tea flavor in specialty coffee is often described as having a rich, earthy, and slightly smoky profile. This flavor is commonly found in coffees from East African origins, such as Ethiopia and Kenya, where the coffee cherries are dried with the skin still intact, imparting the tea-like qualities. The flavor can also be brought out through extended roasting profiles.") [ cocoa powder ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "The dark brown hex code #703b0a was chosen to represent the deep, earthy tones of the cocoa powder flavor, which is similar to the color of unsweetened cocoa powder.") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") Comments No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts! Sign in to join the conversation [ Sign In ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. Filters 12 showing Users 0 Coffees 0 Roasters 0 Recipes 0 Explore featured coffees Start typing to search across the entire database. [ ### [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) by [ Cat & Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Country Ethiopia Region Guji First noted Aug 03, 2026 Last tasted Aug 03, 2026 1 cupping [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country Mexico Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 02, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ earl grey tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) [ ### [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Honey Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country Mexico Region Chiapas Harvest 2025 Source La Concordia First noted Jul 21, 2026 Last tasted Jul 21, 2026 1 cupping [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country Mexico Region Chiapas Source Finca Santa Cruz First noted Jul 19, 2026 Last tasted Jul 19, 2026 1 cupping [ chilled red wine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) [ ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) Country Ecuador Region Loja Elevation 2170m Source Finca La Noria First noted Jul 16, 2026 Last tasted Jul 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) [ ### [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country Honduras Region Santa Barbara Elevation 1820m First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ cantaloupe ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) [ ### [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) by [ Branch Street Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2) Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country Colombia Elevation 1700m Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ star fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/237 "star fruit") [ papaya ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/16 "papaya") [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) [ ### [ Juan Jiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country Colombia Harvest February 2026 Source El Porvenir - Santa Barbara, Palestina First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ apple blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/146 "apple blossom") [ lychee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) [ ### [ Juan Jimiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country Colombia Region Huila Elevation 1700m Harvest February 2026 First noted Jul 14, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) [ ### [ Rwanda Nyungwe ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe) by [ Process Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/287-process-coffee) Process Anaerobic Natural Country Rwanda Source Nyungwe First noted Jul 04, 2026 Last tasted Jul 05, 2026 2 cuppings [ rhubarb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/212 "rhubarb") [ strawberry compote ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/235 "strawberry compote") [ citrus peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/236 "citrus peel") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe) [ ### [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country Colombia Region San Agustín Elevation 1750m Harvest August 2025 Source Villa Maria First noted Jun 30, 2026 Last tasted Jun 30, 2026 1 cupping [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ orange peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) [ ### [ Robinson Salamanaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca) by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country Colombia Region San Agustín Source San Isidro First noted Jun 24, 2026 Last tasted Jun 24, 2026 2 cuppings [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ pine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/74 "pine") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca)