pomegranate
Pomegranate is a unique and distinctive coffee flavor that is often found in coffees from Ethiopia. It presents with a bright, tart, and fruity profile, reminiscent of the sweet-tart taste of fresh pomegranate arils. This flavor is commonly associated with coffees processed using the natural or "dry" method, where the coffee cherries are dried with the fruit still intact.
On Unpacking Coffee, pomegranate has been tasted in 9 cuppings across 6 coffees from 4 roasters . Those coffees most often come from Honduras . They are usually washed — 4 of the 4 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted lilac , raspberry , almond and black tea in the same cuppings.
Based on 9 cuppings logged here, most recently June 24, 2026.
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Region | Tarrazú |
4 of the 6 coffees record a process.
What does pomegranate taste like in coffee?
Pomegranate is a unique and distinctive coffee flavor that is often found in coffees from Ethiopia. It presents with a bright, tart, and fruity profile, reminiscent of the sweet-tart taste of fresh pomegranate arils. This flavor is commonly associated with coffees processed using the natural or "dry" method, where the coffee cherries are dried with the fruit still intact. On Unpacking Coffee, pomegranate has been tasted in 9 cuppings across 6 coffees from 4 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Honduras. They are usually washed — 4 of the 4 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted lilac, raspberry, almond and black tea in the same cuppings.
Which coffees taste like pomegranate?
6 coffees have been tasted as pomegranate, including Honduras Jobneel Caceres by Heart Coffee Roasters, Anbessa by Coava Coffee Roasters and Farami Catuaí by Ritual Coffee Roasters.
Where do coffees that taste of pomegranate come from?
Those coffees most often come from Honduras.
What flavors pair with pomegranate?
Tasters also noted lilac, raspberry, almond and black tea in the same cuppings.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 15 days |
| Roaster | Savage Coffees |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | May 25, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 19 days |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 11 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Brew Recipe | Equator’s Chemex Recipe |
Delicious syrupy mouthfeel.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 6 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |
Super sweet, fruity. Lovely body.
| Cupped By | @kandace |
| Cupped On | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| 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 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 3 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 7 days |
| Roaster | Ritual Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 16 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
The barista mentioned this tasted like chocolate and pomegranate and I can see it.