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This flavor presents as a combination of artificial sweetness with subtle fruity undertones, often accompanied by berry or tropical fruit notes that create the characteristic bubblegum character. Coffees exhibiting this profile typically undergo extended fermentation during processing, which develops the complex esters responsible for this whimsical and memorable taste. Cuppings Recent cuppings with pink bubblegum tasted ### [ Wilton Benitez Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/212-wilton-benitez-pink-bourbon-by-rbrigleb-1) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On May 03, 2026 Since Roast 12 days Roaster [ JBC Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/125-jbc-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14) Brew Recipe [ Counter Culture Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/33-counter-culture-chemex "Counter Culture Chemex") ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ pink bubblegum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/168 "Hot pink (#FF69B4) directly mirrors the vibrant, artificial pink color of classic bubble gum, making it the most intuitive visual representation of this candy-forward flavor profile.") [ blackberry buttercream ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/204 "This deep purple-burgundy hex code represents the dark, rich blackberry fruit while the underlying warmth suggests the creamy, buttery sweetness of the flavor profile, creating a color that captures both the sophisticated fruitiness and indulgent creaminess of blackberry buttercream.") [ cotton candy ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/101 "The cotton candy flavor evokes a sweet, fluffy, and light-bodied coffee that may have a delicate, airy texture and a delightful, whimsical character.") ### [ Wilton Benitez Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/211-wilton-benitez-pink-bourbon-by-rbrigleb) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On May 02, 2026 Since Roast 11 days Roaster [ JBC Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/125-jbc-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14) ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) Scored a 97 in Coffee Review but it’s hard to find details. [ pink bubblegum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/168 "Hot pink (#FF69B4) directly mirrors the vibrant, artificial pink color of classic bubble gum, making it the most intuitive visual representation of this candy-forward flavor profile.") [ strawberry blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/203 "This soft, dusty rose-pink hex color (#E8A5C1) captures the delicate balance of strawberry's warm fruitiness and the pale, subtle nature of blossom florality, evoking the visual appearance of strawberry flowers themselves.") [ blackberry buttercream ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/204 "This deep purple-burgundy hex code represents the dark, rich blackberry fruit while the underlying warmth suggests the creamy, buttery sweetness of the flavor profile, creating a color that captures both the sophisticated fruitiness and indulgent creaminess of blackberry buttercream.") [ orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "The orange flavor in coffee can evoke a vibrant, citrusy note that adds a refreshing and zesty dimension to the overall tasting experience. This flavor can be found in certain coffee origins, such as some Kenyan or Ethiopian coffee beans, where the high-altitude cultivation and processing methods bring out these distinct orange-like nuances.") [ purple grape ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/205 "purple grape") ### [ Rodrigo Sanchez - Candy Hearts ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/181-rodrigo-sanchez-candy-hearts-by-rbrigleb-1) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Feb 16, 2026 Since Roast 7 days Roaster [ Black & White Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Hario Woodneck ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=18) Brew Recipe [ Linea Hario Woodneck Pour Over Recip... ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/53-linea-hario-woodneck-pour-over-recipe "Linea Hario Woodneck Pour Over Recipe") ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "The warm, golden-yellow hex code #D4A017 represents the deep, toasted color of caramel, which is a fitting visual representation of this sweet and decadent coffee flavor.") [ pink bubblegum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/168 "Hot pink (#FF69B4) directly mirrors the vibrant, artificial pink color of classic bubble gum, making it the most intuitive visual representation of this candy-forward flavor profile.") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "The butterscotch flavor evokes a rich, creamy, and caramelized taste that can be found in certain specialty coffee beans, particularly those with notes of toffee, brown sugar, or sweet spices.") ### [ Rodrigo Sanchez - Candy Hearts ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/180-rodrigo-sanchez-candy-hearts-by-rbrigleb) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Feb 14, 2026 Since Roast 5 days Roaster [ Black & White Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15) Brew Recipe [ James Hoffmann's V60 Ultimate Techni... ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/28-james-hoffmanns-v60-ultimate-technique "James Hoffmann's V60 Ultimate Technique") ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) Quite a treat to have this to enjoy on Valentine’s Day… although I didn’t realize when I was grinding it how fresh it was! [ pink bubblegum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/168 "Hot pink (#FF69B4) directly mirrors the vibrant, artificial pink color of classic bubble gum, making it the most intuitive visual representation of this candy-forward flavor profile.") [ jammy ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "This deep burgundy-purple represents the rich, concentrated sweetness and dark fruit characteristics of jammy flavors, evoking the color of berry preserves and fruit compotes that define this tasting profile.") [ sweet ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/171 "This warm, golden-brown tone represents the caramelized sweetness and rich sugar notes that define sweet coffee profiles, evoking the visual appearance of brown sugar and caramel that are often tasting descriptors in specialty coffee cuppings.") [ powdered sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/170 "This off-white, pale cream color directly mirrors the visual appearance of powdered sugar itself, evoking the delicate, refined sweetness and light, airy quality that characterizes this flavor profile in specialty coffee.") [ confectionary ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/173 "This warm, medium brown hex color (#D4A574) represents confectionary flavors because it visually evokes caramel, toffee, and roasted sugar—the core confectionary notes found in specialty coffee.") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. Filters 12 showing Users 0 Coffees 0 Roasters 0 Recipes 0 Explore featured coffees Start typing to search across the entire database. [ ### [ Ethiopia Habtamu Fikadu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/159-ethiopia-habtamu-fikadu) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties Dega, Wolisho, Kurume Country Ethiopia Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 2000m First noted Jun 01, 2026 Last tasted Jun 01, 2026 1 cupping [ honeydew ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lilac ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/143 "lilac") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/159-ethiopia-habtamu-fikadu) [ ### [ Kenya Embu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/158-kenya-embu) by [ Deux Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/278-deux-coffee-roasters) Country Kenya Region Embu First noted May 31, 2026 Last tasted May 31, 2026 1 cupping [ malt ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/82 "malt") [ stone fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ winey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/77 "winey") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/158-kenya-embu) [ ### [ Honduras Benjamin Paz La Salsa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/157-honduras-benjamin-paz-la-salsa) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties SL28 Country Honduras Region Santa Barbara Elevation 1680-1730m Source El Cedral First noted May 30, 2026 Last tasted May 30, 2026 1 cupping [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/157-honduras-benjamin-paz-la-salsa) [ ### [ Amilton Garcia Chimbo Geisha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/156-amilton-garcia-chimbo-geisha) by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties Geisha Country Peru Region Cajamarca Source Amilton Garcia Chimbo - Las Bromelias First noted May 27, 2026 Last tasted May 27, 2026 1 cupping [ jasmine honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/220 "jasmine honeysuckle") [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") [ stone fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ jasmine tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/164 "jasmine tea") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/156-amilton-garcia-chimbo-geisha) [ ### [ Anbessa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/155-anbessa) by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) Varieties Heirloom Country Ethiopia First noted May 25, 2026 Last tasted May 25, 2026 1 cupping [ pomegranate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ rose ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "rose") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/155-anbessa) [ ### [ Peru Timbuyacu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/154-peru-timbuyacu) by [ Stumptown Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/51-stumptown-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country Peru Source Timbuyacu First noted May 18, 2026 Last tasted May 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ buttery caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/218 "buttery caramel") [ stewed fruits ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/219 "stewed fruits") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/154-peru-timbuyacu) [ ### [ 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 Last tasted 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") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/153-rwanda-nyampinga) [ ### [ Elite Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/152-elite-coffee) by [ Sandra Duarte ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/276-sandra-duarte) First noted May 13, 2026 Last tasted 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") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/152-elite-coffee) [ ### [ 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 Last tasted 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") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/151-florida-weather) [ ### [ 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 Last tasted May 13, 2026 1 cupping [ apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ allspice ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/213 "allspice") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/150-tanzania-peaberry) [ ### [ 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) First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted 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") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/149-colombia-narino) [ ### [ 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 First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ berry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/109 "berry") [ floral ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/148-limited-ethiopia-natural)