orange peel
Orange peel is a citrusy, bright, and zesty flavor often found in coffee from East African origins, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia. It presents as a top note, adding a refreshing, sweet-tart quality to the cup. This flavor is commonly associated with light to medium roast profiles, where the natural fruit-forward notes of the coffee are highlighted.
On Unpacking Coffee, orange peel has been tasted in 7 cuppings across 7 coffees from 7 roasters . Those coffees came from Colombia , Honduras , Burundi and Ethiopia . They are usually washed — 3 of the 5 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted apricot , bittersweet chocolate , black cherry and cacao nibs in the same cuppings.
Based on 7 cuppings logged here, most recently October 5, 2026.
| Species | Arabica |
| Country | Colombia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Oromia |
Olgar Ortega
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| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Caturra |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | San Agustín |
| Elevation | 1750m |
| Harvest | August 2025 |
| Source | Villa Maria |
5 of the 7 coffees record a process.
What does orange peel taste like in coffee?
Orange peel is a citrusy, bright, and zesty flavor often found in coffee from East African origins, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia. It presents as a top note, adding a refreshing, sweet-tart quality to the cup. This flavor is commonly associated with light to medium roast profiles, where the natural fruit-forward notes of the coffee are highlighted. On Unpacking Coffee, orange peel has been tasted in 7 cuppings across 7 coffees from 7 roasters. Those coffees came from Colombia, Honduras, Burundi and Ethiopia. They are usually washed — 3 of the 5 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted apricot, bittersweet chocolate, black cherry and cacao nibs in the same cuppings.
Which coffees taste like orange peel?
7 coffees have been tasted as orange peel, including Finca Cual Bicicleta Honey by Recluse Roasting Project, Honduras Jobneel Caceres by Heart Coffee Roasters and Lo Mejor de Monserrate by Coava Coffee Roasters.
Where do coffees that taste of orange peel come from?
Those coffees came from Colombia, Honduras, Burundi and Ethiopia.
What flavors pair with orange peel?
Tasters also noted apricot, bittersweet chocolate, black cherry and cacao nibs in the same cuppings.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Oct 05, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 13 days |
| Roaster | Marigold Coffee |
| Brew Method | Kalita Wave |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | May 06, 2026 |
| Roaster | Recluse Roasting Project |
| Brew Method | Espresso |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 15 days |
| Roaster | Black & White Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Hario V60 |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 9 days |
| Roaster | Ritual Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Hario V60 |
A delicate surprise.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 4 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
An incredibly smooth, drinkable coffee with subtle fruit notes and a lively but not overwhelming acidity.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |