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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.

9
cuppings logged
6
coffees tracked
6
roasters offering
3
growing origins

Based on 9 cuppings logged here, most recently August 26, 2026.

Coffees that taste of watermelon
Process Anaerobic Fermentation
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 2100m
Source Wilder Lazo
First noted
Jan 06, 2026
Last tasted
Jan 09, 2026
3 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Typica Mejorado
Country Ecuador
Region Loja
Elevation 2170m
Source Finca La Noria
First noted
Jul 16, 2026
Last tasted
Jul 16, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars
Country Ethiopia
Region Yirgacheffe
Elevation 1800 - 2100m
Source Takele Mammo Denbi
First noted
Aug 14, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 24, 2026
3 cuppings
Process Natural
Species Arabica
Varieties Geisha
Country Colombia
First noted
Jun 06, 2025
Last tasted
Jul 05, 2025
9 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Ethiopian Landrace
Country Ethiopia
Region Gedeb
Elevation 2,300–2,400m
Source Harmufo
First noted
Aug 26, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 27, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Pink Bourbon
Country Colombia
Region San Agustín
Source San Isidro
First noted
Jun 24, 2026
Last tasted
Jun 24, 2026
2 cuppings
How they're processed

6 of the 6 coffees record a process.

Washed 4
Anaerobic Fermentation 1
Natural 1
Questions about watermelon in coffee

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.

Recent cuppings with watermelon tasted
Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Aug 26, 2026
Since Roast 15 days
Roaster SEY
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb
Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Aug 24, 2026
Since Roast 18 days
Roaster Cat & Cloud Coffee
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb
Cupped By @kandace
Cupped On Aug 14, 2026
Roaster Cat & Cloud Coffee
Brew Method AeroPress
Kandace

Always love a Cat & Cloud. This one came from a La Marzocco espresso subscription.

Cupped By @kandace
Cupped On Jul 16, 2026
Since Roast 37 days
Roaster SK Coffee
Brew Method Chemex
Kandace

Found this at a sweet little cafe in Minneapolis. So happy to have grabbed a bag, delicious.

Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Jul 16, 2026
Since Roast 37 days
Roaster SK Coffee
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb
Cupped By @kandace
Cupped On Jun 24, 2026
Roaster ilse
Brew Method AeroPress
Kandace

This is a bright, fruit-forward coffee. Tried through a Fellow Drop. The packaging is stunning (although I tend to enjoy a bit less pieces).

Cupped By @kandace
Cupped On Jan 09, 2026
Roaster Prodigal Coffee
Brew Method Chemex
Kandace

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
Raymond Brigleb

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Elevation 1750m
First noted
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Last tasted
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Country Kenya
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Country Ethiopia
Region Gedeb
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First noted
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Last tasted
Aug 27, 2026
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Last tasted
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Source Various
First noted
Aug 17, 2026
Last tasted
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Process Washed
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Country El Salvador
Region Chalatenango
Elevation 1632m
First noted
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0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars
Country Ethiopia
Region Yirgacheffe
Elevation 1800 - 2100m
Source Takele Mammo Denbi
First noted
Aug 14, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 24, 2026
3 cuppings
Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango)
Varieties Castillo
Country Colombia
Region Quindío
Elevation 1386m
Source La Sirena
First noted
Aug 11, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 11, 2026
3 cuppings