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Berry flavors in specialty coffee present as bright, tart, and fruity notes that evoke fresh or dried berries such as blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry. These flavors are commonly found in coffees from East African origins like Ethiopia and Kenya, particularly those processed using natural or honey processing methods that enhance fruit-forward characteristics. The berry notes typically emerge as secondary flavors in the mid-palate and finish, contributing complexity and acidity to the overall cup profile.

Coffees that taste of berries
Process Anaerobic Natural
Varieties 74112, 74110
Country Ethiopia
Region Sidamo
Source Gatta Farm
First noted
Apr 17, 2026
Last tasted
Apr 17, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed, Natural
Elevation 1,100-1,900m
Source Various
First noted
Aug 17, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
2 cuppings
Recent cuppings with berries tasted
Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Aug 19, 2026
Since Roast 13 days
Roaster Cat & Cloud Coffee
Brew Method Espresso
Raymond Brigleb

Much prefer this brewed in my La Marzocco versus drip!

Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Apr 17, 2026
Since Roast 18 days
Roaster Oliver’s Custom Coffee
Brew Method Chemex
Raymond Brigleb

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Process Natural
Varieties SL34
Country Uganda
Region Kapchorwa
Elevation 1800-2000m
First noted
Sep 08, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 08, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Bourbon, Heirloom
Country Ethiopia
Region Yirgacheffe
Elevation 1400-1800m
First noted
Sep 08, 2026
0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Chiroso
Country Colombia
Region Antioquia
Elevation 1900m
Source La Cartagena
First noted
Sep 04, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 06, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural
Varieties Pacamara
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1750m
First noted
Sep 03, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 03, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Country Ethiopia
Region Guji
First noted
Sep 02, 2026
0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties SL28, SL34
Country Kenya
Region Nyeri
First noted
Aug 29, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 29, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Ethiopian Landrace
Country Ethiopia
Region Gedeb
Elevation 2,300–2,400m
Source Harmufo
First noted
Aug 26, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 27, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Bourbon
Country Mexico
Region Chiapas
Elevation 1400m
First noted
Aug 19, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed, Natural
Elevation 1,100-1,900m
Source Various
First noted
Aug 17, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Species Arabica
Varieties Pacamara
Country El Salvador
Region Chalatenango
Elevation 1632m
First noted
Aug 16, 2026
0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars
Country Ethiopia
Region Yirgacheffe
Elevation 1800 - 2100m
Source Takele Mammo Denbi
First noted
Aug 14, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 24, 2026
3 cuppings
Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango)
Varieties Castillo
Country Colombia
Region Quindío
Elevation 1386m
Source La Sirena
First noted
Aug 11, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 11, 2026
3 cuppings