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 honey tea cake 

honey tea cake
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Honey tea cake presents as a delicate, sweet flavor profile commonly found in washed African coffees and some Asian-processed beans, characterized by subtle notes of floral honey, light caramel, and soft spice reminiscent of tea cake or pound cake. This flavor emerges through careful fermentation and medium roasting, where the coffee's natural sweetness is preserved while developing warm, baked goods characteristics. The combination of honey's golden sweetness with the earthy, slightly tannic qualities of tea creates a sophisticated, dessert-like cup that appeals to specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking nuanced complexity.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of honey tea cake

###  [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur) 

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

    Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Catimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/81-catimor)   Country  [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru)    Region Amazonas   Harvest 2025   Source Finca San Gabriel    

First noted

Apr 10, 2026

Last tasted

Apr 13, 2026

 2 cuppings 

 [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ cranberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "cranberry") [ honey tea cake](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "honey tea cake") [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") 

Recent cuppings with honey tea cake tasted

###  [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/201-gabriel-mas-tafur-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Apr 10, 2026    Since Roast  17 days    Roaster  [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ cranberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "Cranberry is a tart and vibrant flavor that can add a bright, fruity note to specialty coffee. The deep red-purple hue of cranberry evokes a sense of bold, intense flavors that could complement the complexity of a well-crafted coffee.") [ honey tea cake](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "This warm, golden-tan hex color (#D4A574) directly mirrors the visual appearance of honey and the golden-brown crust of a freshly baked tea cake, making it the ideal representation of this flavor's sweet, warm, and baked aesthetic.") [ 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.") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "Almond-flavored coffee has a warm, nutty aroma and a smooth, creamy texture that evokes the rich, buttery notes of freshly roasted almonds. The color reflects the toasted hue of the almonds, complementing the depth of flavor in this specialty coffee.") 

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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###   [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab)  

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Nyeri         

First noted

Aug 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 29, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) 

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###   [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo)  

   by [ SEY ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Gedeb     Elevation 2,300–2,400m      Source Harmufo      

First noted

Aug 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 27, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) 

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###   [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez)  

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas     Elevation 1400m        

First noted

Aug 19, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) 

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###   [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer)  

   by [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed, Natural          Elevation 1,100-1,900m      Source Various      

First noted

Aug 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) 

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###   [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores)  

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

      Process Washed     Species Arabica     Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara)      Country   [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador)       Region Chalatenango     Elevation 1632m        

First noted

Aug 16, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) 

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###   [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)  

   by [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1800 - 2100m      Source Takele Mammo Denbi      

First noted

Aug 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 24, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) 

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###   [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango)  

   by [ Resident Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango)      Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1386m      Source La Sirena      

First noted

Aug 11, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 11, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) 

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###   [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez)  

   by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic         Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)          Source Fondo Paez Cooperative      

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 23, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) 

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###   [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria)  

   by [ The Boy &amp; The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear)

      Process Anaerobic Natural      Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Santander       Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera      

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) 

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###   [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz)  

   by [ Water Avenue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon)      Country   [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala)       Region Sierra de Las Minas     Elevation 1200-1400m        

First noted

Aug 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) 

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###   [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha)  

   by [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

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

First noted

Aug 03, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 03, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) 

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas      Harvest 2026     Source José And Karina Argüello      

First noted

Jul 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 04, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)
