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 pink lady apple

pink lady apple
===============

Pink Lady apple presents as a bright, crisp acidity with subtle sweetness and a delicate floral undertone in specialty coffee. This flavor note is commonly found in light to medium roasts, particularly in East African coffees (Ethiopian and Kenyan origins) and some Central American lots, where the natural or washed processing methods preserve the fruit's complexity. The tasting experience combines tart apple skin characteristics with a gentle sweetness reminiscent of the fruit's candy-like finish.

Cuppings

Recent cuppings with pink lady apple tasted

###  [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/204-agaseke-by-rbrigleb-1)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Apr 16, 2026    Since Roast  23 days    Roaster  [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

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

 [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "This soft mauve-pink hex code (#E8A5C2) captures the distinctive rosy-pink hue of Pink Lady apples while maintaining the sophistication expected in specialty coffee applications, reflecting both the fruit's visual appearance and its delicate, nuanced flavor profile.") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "The hex code #7B3F00 represents a dark, warm brown color that closely resembles the appearance of milk chocolate, making it an appropriate visual representation of this flavor profile.")

###  [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/203-agaseke-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Apr 14, 2026    Since Roast  21 days    Roaster  [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-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)

 [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "This soft mauve-pink hex code (#E8A5C2) captures the distinctive rosy-pink hue of Pink Lady apples while maintaining the sophistication expected in specialty coffee applications, reflecting both the fruit's visual appearance and its delicate, nuanced flavor profile.") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "The hex code #7B3F00 represents a dark, warm brown color that closely resembles the appearance of milk chocolate, making it an appropriate visual representation of this flavor profile.") [ 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.")

###  [ Remera ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/188-remera-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Mar 01, 2026    Since Roast  12 days    Roaster  [ FLOWER CHILD COFFEE ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/248-flower-child-coffee)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

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

 [ mixed berries ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/181 "This deep mauve-burgundy hex code (#8B3A62) represents mixed berries because it captures the rich, dark purple-red tones of ripe blackberries and blueberries while maintaining the warmth and complexity of a multi-berry blend.") [ whipped cream ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/182 "This off-white, cream-colored hex code (#F5F5F0) directly represents the visual appearance of whipped cream itself—light, pale, and soft—while also conveying the delicate, subtle nature of this flavor note in coffee tasting.") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "This soft mauve-pink hex code (#E8A5C2) captures the distinctive rosy-pink hue of Pink Lady apples while maintaining the sophistication expected in specialty coffee applications, reflecting both the fruit's visual appearance and its delicate, nuanced flavor profile.")

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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      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      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      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)

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###   [ Peru Umapata Community ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community)

   by [ Camellia Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties Typica, Bourbon, Castillo      Country Peru     Region Cusco       Source Yungas Coffee Project

First noted

Jun 22, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 22, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ swiss orange chip ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/230 "swiss orange chip") [ dried apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "dried apricot") [ butter toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "butter toffee") [ mandarin jam ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/233 "mandarin jam") [ cara cara zest ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "cara cara zest")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community)

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###   [ Cherry Pick ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/165-cherry-pick)

   by [ Yeri Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/283-yeri-coffee)

     Certifications Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade     Process Anaerobic Natural        Country India     Region Chikmagalur     Elevation 1250–1450m      Source Ratnagiri Estate

First noted

Jun 15, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 15, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ sweet apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/228 "sweet apple") [ cherry jam ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/229 "cherry jam") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/165-cherry-pick)

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###   [ La Guaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/164-la-guaca)

   by [ Methodical Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/142-methodical-coffee-roasters)

      Process Honey      Varieties Red Catuai      Country Costa Rica     Region Chirripó       Source Régulo Ureña And Isabel Rojas

First noted

Jun 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 14, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ melon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/164-la-guaca)

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###   [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/163-dark-star)

   by [ Linea Caffe ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/226-linea-caffe-1)

First noted

Jun 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 09, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ bittersweet chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/131 "bittersweet chocolate") [ bing cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/163-dark-star)

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###   [ Pacayal Honey Lot ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/162-pacayal-honey-lot)

   by [ Heirloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/281-heirloom-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications USDA Organic, Regenerative Organic Certified, Clean Craft     Process Honey        Country Honduras     Region De La Paz

First noted

Jun 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 09, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/162-pacayal-honey-lot)

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###   [ Andrés Martínez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/161-andres-martinez-1)

   by [ Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/280-mom-n-em-coffee)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Black Honey, Blackberry)      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Cauca     Elevation 1750m      Source El Sendero

First noted

Jun 06, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 08, 2026

  3 cuppings

   [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ demerara ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/227 "demerara") [ macerated berries ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/226 "macerated berries") [ blackberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/9 "blackberry") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/161-andres-martinez-1)

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###   [ Colombia - Finca El Diviso - Estate ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/160-colombia-finca-el-diviso-estate)

   by [ Stereoscope ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/279-stereoscope)

      Process Washed, Anaerobic Fermentation      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Huila     Elevation 1750-1850m      Source Finca El Diviso

First noted

Jun 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 04, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ candied pineapple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/222 "candied pineapple") [ strawberry yogurt ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/223 "strawberry yogurt") [ milky ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/224 "milky") [ coconut ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/225 "coconut")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/160-colombia-finca-el-diviso-estate)

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###   [ 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)

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###   [ 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)
