Unpacking Coffee
Pink bubblegum is a playful, candy-like flavor note found in naturally processed coffees, particularly those from Ethiopia and other East African origins, where fruity fermentation creates sweet, bubble gum-adjacent compounds. 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.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 5 days |
| Roaster | Black & White Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Hario V60 |
| Brew Recipe | James Hoffmann's V60 Ultimate Techni... |
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!