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 Lo Mejor de Monserrate 

        clove (25%)     bittersweet chocolate (25%)     black tea (13%)     grapefruit (13%)     apricot (13%)     orange peel (13%)        

Lo Mejor de Monserrate
======================

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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 2

total cuppings

Origin

  Country  [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)  

Processing

  Species Arabica 

Timeline

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

     Sep 03, 2025
2. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     2 total cuppings
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     Most recent cupping by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)

     Sep 04, 2025

Flavors people are tasting

 [ clove ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/47)  

  25%  

 [ bittersweet chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/131)  

  25%  

 [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65)  

  13%  

 [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20)  

  13%  

 [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4)  

  13%  

 [ orange peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132)  

  13%  

Recent Cuppings

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/81-lo-mejor-de-monserrate-2025-09-04) 

    Cupped On  Sep 04, 2025    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)    Brew Recipe  [ Hario's V60 Recipe ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/1-harios-v60-recipe "Hario's V60 Recipe")     

 ![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.") [ clove](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/47 "Clove has a warm, spicy aroma and flavor that can add depth and complexity to specialty coffee. The rich, earthy tones of clove complement the natural sweetness and acidity found in high-quality coffee beans.") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "The grapefruit flavor in coffee can evoke a bright, zesty, and slightly acidic taste profile, similar to the tangy and refreshing characteristics of the fruit itself.") [ bittersweet chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/131 "The hex color #4C3A2E represents the deep, rich tones of bittersweet chocolate, capturing the balance of bitter and sweet that this flavor embodies.") 

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/80-lo-mejor-de-monserrate-2025-09-03) 

    Cupped On  Sep 03, 2025    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "Apricot is a bright, sweet, and fruity flavor that can be a delightful addition to specialty coffee. It often evokes the warm, sun-kissed hues of the apricot fruit and can add a subtle, yet distinctive, layer of complexity to the coffee's aroma and taste.") [ clove](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/47 "Clove has a warm, spicy aroma and flavor that can add depth and complexity to specialty coffee. The rich, earthy tones of clove complement the natural sweetness and acidity found in high-quality coffee beans.") [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "The hex code #FFA500 represents the vibrant, golden-orange hue of an orange peel, which visually captures the bright, citrusy nature of this coffee flavor.") [ bittersweet chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/131 "The hex color #4C3A2E represents the deep, rich tones of bittersweet chocolate, capturing the balance of bitter and sweet that this flavor embodies.") 

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