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 red currant 

red currant
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Red currant is a bright, tart berry note commonly found in East African coffees, particularly Ethiopian naturals and Kenyan washed coffees. This flavor presents as a crisp, acidic berry character with subtle fruity sweetness and a clean, wine-like quality that contributes to the coffee's overall complexity. Red currant notes are often enhanced by anaerobic fermentation or extended fermentation processes, and they pair well with the floral and jasmine notes typical of high-altitude African origins.

Cuppings

Recent cuppings with red currant tasted

###  [ Kenya Gichathaini AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/171-kenya-gichathaini-ab-by-rbrigleb-2) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jan 11, 2026    Since Roast  6 days    Roaster  [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)     

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

 [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "The hex code #FFA500 represents the vibrant, warm orange color of a ripe mandarin orange, which accurately captures the visual essence of this coffee flavor.") [ red currant ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/161 "This deep burgundy-red hex code captures the vibrant, jewel-like quality of actual red currants while conveying the bright acidity and sophisticated tartness that defines this flavor note in specialty coffee.") [ peony ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/162 "The soft mauve-pink of #E8A4D3 captures the gentle, romantic aesthetic of peony flowers while maintaining enough warmth to reflect the subtle sweetness and complexity found in peony-forward coffee notes.") 

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country Mexico     Region Chiapas      Harvest 2026     Source José And Karina Argüello      

First noted

Jul 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 02, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ earl grey tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) 

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###   [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz)  

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

      Process Honey      Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica)      Country Mexico     Region Chiapas      Harvest 2025     Source La Concordia      

First noted

Jul 21, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 21, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) 

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural)  

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

        Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country Mexico     Region Chiapas       Source Finca Santa Cruz      

First noted

Jul 19, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 19, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ chilled red wine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) 

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###   [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria)  

   by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado)      Country Ecuador     Region Loja     Elevation 2170m      Source Finca La Noria      

First noted

Jul 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) 

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###   [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas)      Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara     Elevation 1820m        

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cantaloupe ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) 

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###   [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers)  

   by [ Branch Street Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2)     Species Arabica     Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country Colombia      Elevation 1700m      Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila      

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ star fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/237 "star fruit") [ papaya ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/16 "papaya") [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) 

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###   [ Juan Jiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir)  

   by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country Colombia       Harvest February 2026     Source El Porvenir - Santa Barbara, Palestina      

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ apple blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/146 "apple blossom") [ lychee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) 

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###   [ Juan Jimiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir)  

   by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country Colombia     Region Huila     Elevation 1700m     Harvest February 2026       

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) 

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###   [ Rwanda Nyungwe ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe)  

   by [ Process Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/287-process-coffee)

      Process Anaerobic Natural        Country Rwanda        Source Nyungwe      

First noted

Jul 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 05, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ rhubarb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/212 "rhubarb") [ strawberry compote ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/235 "strawberry compote") [ citrus peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/236 "citrus peel") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe) 

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###   [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega)  

   by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra)      Country Colombia     Region San Agustín     Elevation 1750m     Harvest August 2025     Source Villa Maria      

First noted

Jun 30, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 30, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ orange peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) 

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###   [ Robinson Salamanaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca)  

   by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon)      Country Colombia     Region San Agustín       Source San Isidro      

First noted

Jun 24, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 24, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ pine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/74 "pine") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca) 

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###   [ Illumination | Washed Carbonic Macerated ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)  

   by [ Savage Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/285-savage-coffees)

      Process Washed, Carbonic Maceration      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country Panama     Region Chiriqui       Source Finca Deborah      

First noted

Jun 24, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 24, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ pomegranate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)
