skittles
The Skittles flavor profile in specialty coffee is characterized by bright, fruity, and candy-like notes with a playful sweetness that evokes tropical and berry fruit candy. This flavor is typically found in naturally processed coffees from East Africa (particularly Ethiopia and Kenya) or in coffees with fruit-forward fermentation profiles, where wild yeasts create complex fruity esters reminiscent of the colorful candy. The combination of multiple distinct fruit notes—berry, citrus, and stone fruit—layered together creates that distinctive Skittles-like complexity, often with a slightly tart acidity and syrupy body that amplifies the candy-like sweetness.
Cuppings
Recent cuppings with skittles tasted
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 13 days |
| Roaster | Cat & Cloud Coffee |
| Brew Method | Hario V60 |
