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 pomelo 

pomelo
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Pomelo is a bright, citrus-forward flavor note found in specialty coffees, particularly those from Southeast Asian origins like Thailand and Vietnam, or high-altitude East African coffees with natural/washed processing. It presents as a sweet, slightly bitter grapefruit-like character with floral undertones, offering a crisp acidity and juicy mouthfeel that distinguishes it from standard citrus notes. This flavor is often enhanced by lighter roasts and fermentation-based processing methods that preserve the fruit's delicate, complex aromatics.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of pomelo

###  [ Muungano ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/130-muungano) 

 by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters)

    Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon)   Country  [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/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") 

Recent cuppings with pomelo tasted

###  [ Muungano ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/199-muungano-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Apr 07, 2026    Since Roast  14 days    Roaster   [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-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) 

 [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "Plum is a deep, rich flavor that can evoke notes of sweetness, tartness, and subtle complexity in specialty coffee. The deep purple hue of this color reflects the depth and richness of the plum flavor profile.") [ pomelo](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/195 "This golden-yellow hex code represents pomelo's characteristic pale yellow-green skin and bright, luminous interior flesh, capturing both the fruit's visual appearance and its vibrant, energetic flavor profile in coffee.") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "Brown sugar brings to mind a rich, caramelized sweetness that can be found in certain specialty coffee profiles, particularly in dark roasts or coffee from regions with distinct brown sugar notes.") 

Explore other flavors

 [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22) [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33) [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65) [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23) [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3) [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) 

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###   [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia)  

  by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe       Source Gotiti washing station      

First noted

Oct 23, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 23, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras)  

  by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras)         Harvest June 2026     Source El Itacayo      

First noted

Oct 20, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 20, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) 

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###   [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india)  

  by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine)

          Country   [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india)       Region Karnataka       Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India      

First noted

Oct 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) 

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###   [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon)  

  by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters)

      Process Thermal Shock Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila       Source Jhoan Vergara      

First noted

Oct 13, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 13, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) 

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###   [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri)  

  by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)       Region Coto Brus       Source Doña Isa      

First noted

Oct 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) 

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###   [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural)  

  by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Mt. Elgon     Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm     Harvest 2026     Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru      

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) 

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###   [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)  

  by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee)

          Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Oromia         

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) 

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###   [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)        Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 16, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) 

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###   [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Jimma     Elevation 1950-2150m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 23, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) 

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###   [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey)  

  by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee)

      Process Honey        Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Bulambuli         

First noted

Sep 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 28, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) 

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###   [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

First noted

Sep 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 24, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) 

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###   [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)  

  by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry)      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1400m      Source Viviana Martinez      

First noted

Sep 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)
