watermelon
Watermelon is a refreshing, sweet, and juicy flavor that is rarely found in specialty coffee. However, some naturally processed coffees from East Africa, particularly from Ethiopia, can exhibit notes of ripe watermelon, with a hint of tartness and a vibrant, fruity acidity.
On Unpacking Coffee, watermelon has been tasted in 9 cuppings across 6 coffees from 6 roasters . Those coffees came from Colombia , Ethiopia and Ecuador . They are usually washed — 4 of the 6 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted black tea , cherry , vanilla and apricot in the same cuppings.
Based on 9 cuppings logged here, most recently August 26, 2026.
| Process | Anaerobic Fermentation |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Huila |
| Elevation | 2100m |
| Source | Wilder Lazo |
| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Typica Mejorado |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Region | Loja |
| Elevation | 2170m |
| Source | Finca La Noria |
| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Yirgacheffe |
| Elevation | 1800 - 2100m |
| Source | Takele Mammo Denbi |
| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Ethiopian Landrace |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Gedeb |
| Elevation | 2,300–2,400m |
| Source | Harmufo |
| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Pink Bourbon |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | San Agustín |
| Source | San Isidro |
6 of the 6 coffees record a process.
What does watermelon taste like in coffee?
Watermelon is a refreshing, sweet, and juicy flavor that is rarely found in specialty coffee. However, some naturally processed coffees from East Africa, particularly from Ethiopia, can exhibit notes of ripe watermelon, with a hint of tartness and a vibrant, fruity acidity. On Unpacking Coffee, watermelon has been tasted in 9 cuppings across 6 coffees from 6 roasters. Those coffees came from Colombia, Ethiopia and Ecuador. They are usually washed — 4 of the 6 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted black tea, cherry, vanilla and apricot in the same cuppings.
Which coffees taste like watermelon?
6 coffees have been tasted as watermelon, including Dinastía Gesha Lot 2 by Prodigal Coffee, Ecuador - Finca La Noria by SK Coffee and Takele Mammo by Cat & Cloud Coffee.
Where do coffees that taste of watermelon come from?
Those coffees came from Colombia, Ethiopia and Ecuador.
What flavors pair with watermelon?
Tasters also noted black tea, cherry, vanilla and apricot in the same cuppings.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 18 days |
| Roaster | Cat & Cloud Coffee |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @kandace |
| Cupped On | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Roaster | Cat & Cloud Coffee |
| Brew Method | AeroPress |
Always love a Cat & Cloud. This one came from a La Marzocco espresso subscription.
| Cupped By | @kandace |
| Cupped On | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Roaster | Prodigal Coffee |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
Yum! This really hit on the sides of my tongue. What’s that all about?
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 10 days |
| Roaster | Prodigal Coffee |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Brew Recipe | Counter Culture Chemex |
| Cupped By | @kandace |
| Cupped On | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Roaster | Oliver’s Custom Coffee |
| Brew Method | Stagg |