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raw sugar
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Raw sugar presents as a natural, unrefined sweetness in specialty coffee with subtle caramel and molasses undertones. This flavor is commonly found in coffees with natural or honey process fermentation, as well as in beans from regions like Ethiopia, Brazil, and Central America. The taste is clean and approachable, lacking the refined refinement of white sugar while offering a more complex, earthy sweetness that complements the coffee's body.

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Recent cuppings with raw sugar tasted

###  [ Colombia Edinson Argote Gesha ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/166-colombia-edinson-argote-gesha-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Dec 30, 2025    Since Roast  14 days    Roaster  [ PERC COFFEE ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/243-perc-coffee)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

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 [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "Apricot is a bright, sweet, and fruity flavor that can be a delightful addition to specialty coffee. It often evokes the warm, sun-kissed hues of the apricot fruit and can add a subtle, yet distinctive, layer of complexity to the coffee's aroma and taste.") [ hibiscus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "The hibiscus flavor in coffee evokes a bright, floral aroma and a vibrant, tart taste that can add a refreshing, almost tropical note to the drinking experience.") [ raw sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "This warm, earthy tan-brown hex code directly mirrors the visual appearance of raw cane sugar crystals, evoking the natural, unprocessed quality of the flavor while maintaining enough warmth to suggest the sweetness and caramel notes present in the tasting profile.") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "The soft, golden-yellow hue of #FFEC8B represents the natural, sunny color of honeysuckle flowers, capturing the delicate and inviting nature of this flavor.")

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###   [ Finca Cual Bicicleta Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/136-finca-cual-bicicleta-honey)

   by [ Recluse Roasting Project ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/255-recluse-roasting-project)

      Process Honey      Varieties Lempira, Parainema, Catuaí      Country Honduras      Elevation 1560m      Source Oscar Omar Alonzo

First noted

Apr 25, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 25, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ dried apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "dried apricot") [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/136-finca-cual-bicicleta-honey)

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###   [ Alexander Sabillon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/135-alexander-sabillon)

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed        Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara

First noted

Apr 22, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 22, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ blackberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/9 "blackberry") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ graham cracker ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/81 "graham cracker")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/135-alexander-sabillon)

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###   [ Ethiopia Gatta ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/134-ethiopia-gatta)

   by [ Oliver’s Custom Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/227-olivers-custom-coffee)

      Process Anaerobic Natural      Varieties 74112, 74110      Country Ethiopia     Region Sidamo       Source Gatta Farm

First noted

Apr 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 17, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ tropical fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/197 "tropical fruit") [ berries ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ tiki cocktails ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/198 "tiki cocktails")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/134-ethiopia-gatta)

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###   [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/133-agaseke-1)

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon      Country Rwanda     Region Western Province

First noted

Apr 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 16, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/133-agaseke-1)

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###   [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/132-agaseke)

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon      Country Rwanda     Region Western Province

First noted

Apr 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 14, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/132-agaseke)

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###   [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur)

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon, Caturra, Typica, Catimor      Country Peru     Region Amazonas      Harvest 2025     Source Finca San Gabriel

First noted

Apr 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 13, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ meyer lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ cranberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "cranberry") [ honey tea cake ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "honey tea cake") [ orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur)

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###   [ Muungano ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/130-muungano)

   by [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters)

        Varieties Red Bourbon      Country Democratic Republic of the Congo     Region South Kivu

First noted

Apr 07, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 09, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ pomelo ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/195 "pomelo") [ brown sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/130-muungano)

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###   [ Nicaragua Maritza &amp; Francisco’s Fruit Prosecco ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/129-nicaragua-maritza-franciscos-fruit-prosecco)

   by [ PUSH X PULL ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/254-push-x-pull)

      Process Carbonic Maceration, Natural        Country Nicaragua     Region Jinotega     Elevation 1325m      Source Santa Teresita, Los Nogales

First noted

Apr 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 05, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ pink lemonade ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/192 "pink lemonade") [ fruit snacks ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/193 "fruit snacks") [ rum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/194 "rum")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/129-nicaragua-maritza-franciscos-fruit-prosecco)

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###   [ El Naranjo, Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/128-el-naranjo-colombia)

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Nariño

First noted

Apr 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 04, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ passion fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/104 "passion fruit") [ cocoa butter ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/191 "cocoa butter")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/128-el-naranjo-colombia)

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###   [ Sitio Da Torre ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/127-sitio-da-torre)

   by [ Square Mile Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/196-square-mile-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties Yellow Bourbon      Country Brazil     Region Minas Gerais       Source Álvaro Coli

First noted

Mar 30, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 30, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ raspberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ black cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ chocolate ganache ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/190 "chocolate ganache")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/127-sitio-da-torre)

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###   [ San Jerónimo Tecoatl ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/126-san-jeronimo-tecoatl)

   by [ Paloma Craft Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/253-paloma-craft-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon, Typica      Country Mexico     Region Oaxaca     Elevation 1600 - 1800m      Source Sierra Mazateca

First noted

Mar 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 28, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ key lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/188 "key lime") [ green mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/189 "green mango")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/126-san-jeronimo-tecoatl)

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###   [ La Gladiola ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/125-la-gladiola)

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

      Process Washed        Country Costa Rica     Region Tarrazú

First noted

Mar 25, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 25, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ cinnamon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/45 "cinnamon") [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/125-la-gladiola)
