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 dried fig 

dried fig
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Dried fig is a common flavor note found in coffees from Yemen and parts of Ethiopia. It presents as a rich, sweet, and almost jammy flavor with subtle nutty or caramelized undertones. This flavor is often associated with darker-roasted and natural-processed coffee beans.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of dried fig

###  [ Sumatra Cindaku ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/66-sumatra-cindaku) 

 by [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)

    Process Honey   Country  [Indonesia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/indonesia)     

First noted

Sep 18, 2025

Last tasted

Sep 20, 2025

 2 cuppings 

 [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ cinnamon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/45 "cinnamon") [ currant](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/137 "currant") 

###  [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) 

 by [The Boy &amp; The Bear](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear)

    Process Anaerobic Natural   Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi)   Country  [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)    Region Santander   Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera    

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

Last tasted

Aug 09, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") 

Recent cuppings with dried fig tasted

###  [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/270-santa-maria-by-samuraigato) 

    Cupped By  [@samuraigato](https://unpacking.coffee/users/samuraigato)    Cupped On  Aug 09, 2026    Roaster   [The Boy &amp; The Bear](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear)     Brew Method  [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11)     

 ![Jaspreet Singh](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/8fe73d1f675402287bcab6f4385d3c87?s=120&d=identicon) 

 LA based roaster that carries a lot of single origin coffees. Solid coffee

 [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "Black tea flavor in specialty coffee is often described as having a rich, earthy, and slightly smoky profile. This flavor is commonly found in coffees from East African origins, such as Ethiopia and Kenya, where the coffee cherries are dried with the skin still intact, imparting the tea-like qualities. The flavor can also be brought out through extended roasting profiles.") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "The hex code #8B4513 represents a deep, earthy brown color that visually evokes the appearance of dried figs, with their deep, reddish-brown hue and leathery texture.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") 

###  [ Sumatra Cindaku ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/105-sumatra-cindaku-2025-09-20) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Sep 20, 2025    Since Roast  27 days    Roaster   [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Hario Switch ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=17)    Brew Recipe  [ Full Immersion Method ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/24-hario-switch-full-immersion "Full Immersion Method")     

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

 Brewing with the Switch really brings out a nice acidity.

 [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "The hex code #8B4513 represents a deep, earthy brown color that visually evokes the appearance of dried figs, with their deep, reddish-brown hue and leathery texture.") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "The hex color #8B4513 (a dark, reddish-brown) represents the deep, decadent qualities of the fudge flavor, evoking the appearance of a freshly baked fudge brownie or a cup of dark, creamy hot chocolate.") 

###  [ Sumatra Cindaku ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/104-sumatra-cindaku-2025-09-18) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Sep 18, 2025    Since Roast  25 days    Roaster   [Coava Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

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

 [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "The hex color #8B4513 (a dark, reddish-brown) represents the deep, decadent qualities of the fudge flavor, evoking the appearance of a freshly baked fudge brownie or a cup of dark, creamy hot chocolate.") [ cinnamon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/45 "Cinnamon is a warm, earthy spice that can add a cozy, comforting note to specialty coffee. The rich, reddish-brown hue of cinnamon pairs well with the complex flavors and aromas found in high-quality coffee beans.") [ currant](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/137 "The deep, rich red-brown color of #8B0000 represents the bold, intense nature of the currant flavor, which can be both sweet and tart.") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "The hex code #8B4513 represents a deep, earthy brown color that visually evokes the appearance of dried figs, with their deep, reddish-brown hue and leathery texture.") 

Explore other flavors

 [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22) [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33) [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65) [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23) [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3) [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) 

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###   [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri)  

  by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)       Region Coto Brus       Source Doña Isa      

First noted

Oct 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) 

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###   [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural)  

  by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Mt. Elgon     Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm     Harvest 2026     Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru      

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) 

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###   [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)  

  by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee)

          Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Oromia         

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) 

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###   [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)        Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) 

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###   [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Jimma     Elevation 1950-2150m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) 

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###   [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey)  

  by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee)

      Process Honey        Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Bulambuli         

First noted

Sep 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 28, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) 

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###   [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

First noted

Sep 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 24, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) 

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###   [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)  

  by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry)      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1400m      Source Viviana Martinez      

First noted

Sep 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) 

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###   [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque)  

  by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic     Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru)       Region Amazonas      Harvest 2025     Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro      

First noted

Sep 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 10, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) 

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###   [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Kapchorwa     Elevation 1800-2000m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 08, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) 

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###   [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1400-1800m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) 

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###   [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso)  

  by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Antioquia     Elevation 1900m      Source La Cartagena      

First noted

Sep 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 11, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso)
