lemongrass
Lemongrass is a bright, citrusy flavor often found in coffee from Southeast Asian origins, particularly Indonesia and Vietnam. It presents with a distinct lemon-like aroma and a clean, refreshing acidity, commonly associated with washed processing methods.
On Unpacking Coffee, lemongrass has been tasted in 6 cuppings across 5 coffees from 4 roasters . Those coffees came from Colombia and Nicaragua . They are usually washed — 2 of the 3 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted bergamot , black tea , jasmine and peach in the same cuppings.
Based on 6 cuppings logged here, most recently June 24, 2026.
| Process | Washed |
| Species | Arabica |
| Varieties | Ethiopian Heirlooms |
| Process | Anaerobic Fermentation |
| Species | Arabica |
| Varieties | Pink Bourbon |
| Source | Beneficio Penas Blancas |
| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Pink Bourbon |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | San Agustín |
| Source | San Isidro |
| Species | Arabica |
| Country | Nicaragua |
3 of the 5 coffees record a process.
What does lemongrass taste like in coffee?
Lemongrass is a bright, citrusy flavor often found in coffee from Southeast Asian origins, particularly Indonesia and Vietnam. It presents with a distinct lemon-like aroma and a clean, refreshing acidity, commonly associated with washed processing methods. On Unpacking Coffee, lemongrass has been tasted in 6 cuppings across 5 coffees from 4 roasters. Those coffees came from Colombia and Nicaragua. They are usually washed — 2 of the 3 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted bergamot, black tea, jasmine and peach in the same cuppings.
Which coffees taste like lemongrass?
5 coffees have been tasted as lemongrass, including Meaza by Coava Coffee Roasters, Pink Bourbon Penas Blancas by Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. and Robinson Salamanaca by ilse.
Where do coffees that taste of lemongrass come from?
Those coffees came from Colombia and Nicaragua.
What flavors pair with lemongrass?
Tasters also noted bergamot, black tea, jasmine and peach in the same cuppings.
| Cupped By | @CoolBeans |
| Cupped On | May 11, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 4 days |
| Roaster | Three Oaks Roasting Co |
| Brew Method | French Press |
Brewed in French Press and Pour Over. French Press was more tea like the lemon grass shined, and the cup was mildly sweet. Pour over was clean and bright. Became sweeter as cooled, the strawberry notes were more prevalent.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Sep 09, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 16 days |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @strumpfm |
| Cupped On | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 12 days |
| Roaster | Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 16 days |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jun 08, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 14 days |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |