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currant

Currant is a tart, berry-like flavor that is commonly found in coffee from East African origins, particularly Kenya. This flavor profile is often associated with a bright, vibrant acidity and a juicy, almost wine-like mouthfeel.

Coffees that taste of currant
Process Washed
Varieties Pacas
Country Honduras
Region Santa Barbara
Elevation 1820m
First noted
Mar 23, 2026
Last tasted
Mar 23, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties SL28, SL34
Country Kenya
Region Kiambu
Elevation 1630m
First noted
Sep 24, 2025
Last tasted
Sep 24, 2025
2 cuppings
First noted
Sep 18, 2025
Last tasted
Sep 20, 2025
2 cuppings
Recent cuppings with currant tasted
Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Mar 23, 2026
Since Roast 7 days
Roaster Heart Coffee Roasters
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb
Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Sep 24, 2025
Since Roast 16 days
Roaster Heart Coffee Roasters
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb

The barista mentioned this tasted like chocolate and pomegranate and I can see it.

Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Sep 18, 2025
Since Roast 25 days
Roaster Coava Coffee Roasters
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb

The finest Sumatra I've had in a long time. Lovely acidity.

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Process Washed
Varieties Chiroso
Country Colombia
Region Antioquia
Elevation 1900m
Source La Cartagena
First noted
Sep 04, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 06, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural
Varieties Pacamara
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1750m
First noted
Sep 03, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 03, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Country Ethiopia
Region Guji
First noted
Sep 02, 2026
0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties SL28, SL34
Country Kenya
Region Nyeri
First noted
Aug 29, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 29, 2026
1 cupping
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 Bourbon
Country Mexico
Region Chiapas
Elevation 1400m
First noted
Aug 19, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed, Natural
Elevation 1,100-1,900m
Source Various
First noted
Aug 17, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Species Arabica
Varieties Pacamara
Country El Salvador
Region Chalatenango
Elevation 1632m
First noted
Aug 16, 2026
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
Certifications Organic
Country Colombia
Source Fondo Paez Cooperative
First noted
Aug 09, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 23, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Anaerobic Natural
Varieties Tabi
Country Colombia
Region Santander
Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera
First noted
Aug 09, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 09, 2026
1 cupping