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 green apple

green apple
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Green apple is a vibrant, fruity flavor often found in naturally-processed or honey-processed specialty coffees. It presents as a bright, crisp acidity with a clean, refreshing sweetness reminiscent of fresh green apples. This flavor profile is commonly associated with coffees from Ethiopia and other East African origins.

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Recent cuppings with green apple tasted

###  [ Ribang Gayo ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/154-ribang-gayo-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Dec 14, 2025    Roaster  [ Máquina Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

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

 An exceptional Sumatra, for sure.

 [ green apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, lively character of the green apple flavor, evoking the vibrant hue of the fruit.") [ white grape ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/122 "The light, pale color represents the delicate, light-bodied nature of the white grape flavor, which is often found in lightly roasted, bright and refreshing specialty coffees.") [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "Plum is a deep, rich flavor that can evoke notes of sweetness, tartness, and subtle complexity in specialty coffee. The deep purple hue of this color reflects the depth and richness of the plum flavor profile.")

###  [ Ribang Gayo ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/72-ribang-gayo-2025-08-18)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Aug 18, 2025    Since Roast  11 days    Roaster  [ Máquina Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16)    Brew Recipe  [ Ray’s Basic Stagg for Two ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/8-rays-basic-stagg-for-two "Ray’s Basic Stagg for Two")

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

 [ cane sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "Cane sugar is a warm, sweet flavor that can often be detected in specialty coffee, providing a caramelized and almost honey-like taste experience.") [ green apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, lively character of the green apple flavor, evoking the vibrant hue of the fruit.") [ white grape ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/122 "The light, pale color represents the delicate, light-bodied nature of the white grape flavor, which is often found in lightly roasted, bright and refreshing specialty coffees.")

###  [ La Unión MX Espresso ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/61-la-union-mx-espresso-2025-07-15)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jul 15, 2025    Since Roast  11 days    Roaster  [ Civil Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/232-civil-coffee)    Brew Method  [ Espresso ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=3)    Brew Recipe  [ La Marzocco Home’s July 2025 La Unió... ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/10-la-marzocco-homes-july-2025-la-union-espresso-recipe "La Marzocco Home’s July 2025 La Unión Espresso Recipe")

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

 [ green apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, lively character of the green apple flavor, evoking the vibrant hue of the fruit.") [ honeycomb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/114 "The golden-yellow color of #FFD700 is reminiscent of the warm, amber hue of real honeycomb, making it an appropriate visual representation of this sweet and unique coffee flavor.") [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "Vanilla is a warm, sweet, and comforting flavor that often pairs well with specialty coffee, adding a creamy and indulgent note to the overall tasting experience.") [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "The warm, earthy tone of the hex code #a06a42 represents the deep, complex, and indulgent qualities of the chocolate coffee flavor.")

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###   [ Rwanda Nyungwe ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe)

   by [ Process Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/287-process-coffee)

      Process Anaerobic Natural        Country Rwanda        Source Nyungwe

First noted

Jul 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 05, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ rhubarb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/212 "rhubarb") [ strawberry compote ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/235 "strawberry compote") [ citrus peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/236 "citrus peel") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe)

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###   [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega)

   by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)

      Process Washed      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region San Agustín     Elevation 1750m     Harvest August 2025     Source Villa Maria

First noted

Jun 30, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 30, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ orange peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega)

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###   [ Robinson Salamanaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca)

   by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)

      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

   [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ pine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/74 "pine") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca)

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###   [ Illumination | Washed Carbonic Macerated ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)

   by [ Savage Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/285-savage-coffees)

      Process Washed, Carbonic Maceration      Varieties Geisha      Country Panama     Region Chiriqui       Source Finca Deborah

First noted

Jun 24, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 24, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ pomegranate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)

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###   [ Peru Umapata Community ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community)

   by [ Camellia Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Typica, Bourbon, Castillo      Country Peru     Region Cusco       Source Yungas Coffee Project

First noted

Jun 22, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 22, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ swiss orange chip ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/230 "swiss orange chip") [ dried apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "dried apricot") [ butter toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "butter toffee") [ mandarin jam ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/233 "mandarin jam") [ cara cara zest ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "cara cara zest")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community)

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###   [ Cherry Pick ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/165-cherry-pick)

   by [ Yeri Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/283-yeri-coffee)

     Certifications Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade     Process Anaerobic Natural        Country India     Region Chikmagalur     Elevation 1250–1450m      Source Ratnagiri Estate

First noted

Jun 15, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 15, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ sweet apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/228 "sweet apple") [ cherry jam ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/229 "cherry jam") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/165-cherry-pick)

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###   [ La Guaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/164-la-guaca)

   by [ Methodical Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/142-methodical-coffee-roasters)

      Process Honey      Varieties Red Catuai      Country Costa Rica     Region Chirripó       Source Régulo Ureña And Isabel Rojas

First noted

Jun 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 14, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ melon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/164-la-guaca)

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###   [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/163-dark-star)

   by [ Linea Caffe ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/226-linea-caffe-1)

First noted

Jun 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 09, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ bittersweet chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/131 "bittersweet chocolate") [ bing cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/163-dark-star)

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###   [ Pacayal Honey Lot ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/162-pacayal-honey-lot)

   by [ Heirloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/281-heirloom-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications USDA Organic, Regenerative Organic Certified, Clean Craft     Process Honey        Country Honduras     Region De La Paz

First noted

Jun 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 09, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/162-pacayal-honey-lot)

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###   [ Andrés Martínez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/161-andres-martinez-1)

   by [ Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/280-mom-n-em-coffee)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Black Honey, Blackberry)      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Cauca     Elevation 1750m      Source El Sendero

First noted

Jun 06, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 08, 2026

  3 cuppings

   [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ demerara ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/227 "demerara") [ macerated berries ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/226 "macerated berries") [ blackberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/9 "blackberry") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/161-andres-martinez-1)

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###   [ Colombia - Finca El Diviso - Estate ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/160-colombia-finca-el-diviso-estate)

   by [ Stereoscope ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/279-stereoscope)

      Process Washed, Anaerobic Fermentation      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Huila     Elevation 1750-1850m      Source Finca El Diviso

First noted

Jun 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 04, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ candied pineapple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/222 "candied pineapple") [ strawberry yogurt ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/223 "strawberry yogurt") [ milky ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/224 "milky") [ coconut ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/225 "coconut")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/160-colombia-finca-el-diviso-estate)

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###   [ Ethiopia Habtamu Fikadu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/159-ethiopia-habtamu-fikadu)

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Dega, Wolisho, Kurume      Country Ethiopia     Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 2000m

First noted

Jun 01, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 01, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ honeydew ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lilac ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/143 "lilac")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/159-ethiopia-habtamu-fikadu)
