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 Rayos del Sol 

        hibiscus (22%)     black tea (22%)     toffee (22%)     cocoa powder (11%)     hay (11%)     passion fruit (11%)        

Rayos del Sol
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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) 

 ](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) [ ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) 

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 3

total cuppings

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  Species Arabica 

 Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) 

 Process Washed 

Timeline

1. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

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

     Jun 04, 2025
2. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

     3 total cuppings
3. &amp;ZeroWidthSpace;

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

     Jun 07, 2025

Flavors people are tasting

 [ hibiscus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59)  

  22%  

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

  22%  

 [ toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24)  

  22%  

 [ cocoa powder ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35)  

  11%  

 [ hay ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/67)  

  11%  

 [ passion fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/104)  

  11%  

Recent Cuppings

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/16-rayos-del-sol-2025-06-07) 

    Cupped On  Jun 07, 2025    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16)     

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

 [ hibiscus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "The hibiscus flavor in coffee evokes a bright, floral aroma and a vibrant, tart taste that can add a refreshing, almost tropical note to the drinking experience.") [ 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.") 

###  [ Cupped by @rbrigleb ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/13-rayos-del-sol-2025-06-04-1) 

    Cupped On  Jun 04, 2025    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16)     

 ![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.") [ hay ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/67 "The "hay" flavor in coffee can evoke a warm, earthy, and slightly grassy aroma and taste, reminiscent of the golden hues of freshly cut hay. This flavor can be found in some light-to-medium roasted specialty coffees, often with notes of dried herbs and a subtle sweetness.") [ toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "The warm, brown hue of #A67B5B represents the deep, toasted notes of toffee, evoking the caramelized sugar and roasted nut characteristics of this coffee flavor.") 

###  [ Cupped by @kandace ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/12-rayos-del-sol-2025-06-04) 

    Cupped On  Jun 04, 2025    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16)     

 ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) 

 [ passion fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/104 "Passion fruit is a vibrant, tropical flavor that can add a bright, tart, and slightly sweet note to specialty coffee. Its bold, fruity character can complement the complex flavors found in high-quality coffee beans.") [ hibiscus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "The hibiscus flavor in coffee evokes a bright, floral aroma and a vibrant, tart taste that can add a refreshing, almost tropical note to the drinking experience.") [ toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "The warm, brown hue of #A67B5B represents the deep, toasted notes of toffee, evoking the caramelized sugar and roasted nut characteristics of this coffee flavor.") 

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