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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)

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 [ 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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###   [ 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)

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###   [ Honduras Ramon Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/124-honduras-ramon-hernandez)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties Pacas      Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara     Elevation 1820m

First noted

Mar 23, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 23, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ jasmine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55 "jasmine") [ currant ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/137 "currant")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/124-honduras-ramon-hernandez)
