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 grilled pineapple

grilled pineapple
=================

Grilled pineapple in specialty coffee presents as a bright, caramelized tropical fruit note with subtle char undertones, often accompanied by a juicy sweetness and slight smokiness. This flavor is commonly found in coffees from Central America and East Africa, particularly those processed with natural or honey methods that concentrate fruit sugars, and is often enhanced by medium to medium-dark roasts that caramelize the fruit compounds. The grilled aspect brings toasty, almost charred complexity that distinguishes it from fresh pineapple notes, creating a more sophisticated, dessert-like profile.

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###  [ Nicaragua La Bastilla Coffee Estates Anaerobic Yeast Fermentation ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/143-nicaragua-la-bastilla-coffee-estates-anaerobic-yeast-fermentation-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Nov 25, 2025    Since Roast  9 days    Roaster  [ Never Coffee Lab ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/241-never-coffee-lab)    Brew Method  [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11)

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 [ grilled pineapple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/152 "This warm, muted tan-bronze captures both the caramelized sweetness of grilled fruit and the subtle char of the roasting process, while remaining distinct from the bright yellows of fresh pineapple.") [ sweet tarts ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/153 "The vibrant red (#E63946) captures both the bright tartness and fruity-sweet character of red candy, directly mirroring the candy-like sweetness combined with tart fruit notes that define this flavor profile.") [ toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "The warm, brown hue of #A67B5B represents the deep, toasted notes of toffee, evoking the caramelized sugar and roasted nut characteristics of this coffee flavor.")

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###   [ Rwanda Nyampinga ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/153-rwanda-nyampinga)

   by [ Equator Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees)

     Certifications Fair Trade     Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon      Country Rwanda     Region Nyaruguru       Source Nyampinga

First noted

May 15, 2026

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May 16, 2026

  3 cuppings

   [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ black cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey")

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###   [ Elite Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/152-elite-coffee)

   by [ Sandra Duarte ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/276-sandra-duarte)

First noted

May 13, 2026

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May 13, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ stone fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ roasted nuts ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/215 "roasted nuts")

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###   [ Florida Weather ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/151-florida-weather)

   by [ Mythos Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/274-mythos-coffee)

      Process Anaerobic Natural, Natural        Blend Colombia and Ethiopia

First noted

May 13, 2026

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May 13, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ sun-dried raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/214 "sun-dried raisin") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")

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###   [ Tanzania Peaberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/150-tanzania-peaberry)

   by [ Knowledge Perk Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/273-knowledge-perk-coffee-company)

     Certifications Rainforest Alliance     Process Washed        Country Tanzania     Region Northern Tanzania

First noted

May 13, 2026

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  1 cupping

   [ apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ allspice ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/213 "allspice")

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###   [ Colombia Nariño ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/149-colombia-narino)

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

     Certifications Organic     Process Washed      Varieties Colombia, Castillo, Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Nariño      Harvest 2025     Source La Jacoba (smallholder Farmer Association)

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May 12, 2026

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May 12, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ chamomile ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/127 "chamomile") [ golden pear ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/211 "golden pear") [ maple syrup ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/26 "maple syrup")

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###   [ Limited Ethiopia Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/148-limited-ethiopia-natural)

   by [ Council Oak Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/266-council-oak-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars      Country Ethiopia

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May 12, 2026

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  1 cupping

   [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ berry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/109 "berry") [ floral ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral")

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###   [ Santa Elena Geisha (IYKYK) ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/147-santa-elena-geisha-iykyk)

   by [ Three Oaks Roasting Co ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/263-three-oaks-roasting-co)

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May 12, 2026

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May 12, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ lavender ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ cane sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar")

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###   [ Colombia Huila, Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/146-colombia-huila-santa-maria)

   by [ Boonton Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/261-boonton-coffee-company)

      Process Washed      Varieties Castillo, Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Huila     Elevation 1500-1600m     Harvest 2025

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  1 cupping

   [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ pear ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear")

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###   [ Costa Rica Hellen Mora ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/145-costa-rica-hellen-mora)

   by [ HAYB ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/262-hayb)

      Process Natural      Varieties Geisha      Country Costa Rica     Region Tarrazú     Elevation 1800-1900m

First noted

May 12, 2026

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  1 cupping

   [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry")

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###   [ Centenario - Edwin Martinez, Guatemala ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/144-centenario-edwin-martinez-guatemala)

   by [ Torque Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/259-torque-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties Red Bourbon      Country Guatemala     Region Huehuetenango     Elevation 1600 - 1900m     Harvest 2025     Source Edwin Martinez, Finca Vista Hermoa

First noted

May 11, 2026

 Last tasted

May 11, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon") [ floral ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ sweet ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/171 "sweet") [ lingering finish ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/209 "lingering finish")

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###   [ Finca El Mirador Washed Sidra ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/143-finca-el-mirador-washed-sidra)

   by [ Chuck's Roast Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/258-chucks-roast-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon Sidra      Country Colombia     Region Huila       Source Finca El Mirador

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  1 cupping

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###   [ Bolivia, Caranavi ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/142-bolivia-caranavi)

   by [ Mother Tongue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/257-mother-tongue-coffee)

              Source Illimani Mountain

First noted

May 11, 2026

 Last tasted

May 11, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ nougat ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey")

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