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 dried apricot

dried apricot
=============

Dried apricot is a delicate stone fruit note commonly found in naturally processed and honey-processed coffees, particularly from East African origins like Ethiopia and Kenya. This flavor presents as a sweet, slightly tangy stone fruit character with subtle caramel and jammy undertones, often accompanied by a soft, velvety mouthfeel. The flavor is frequently enhanced by fermentation during processing and tends to emerge more prominently in lighter to medium roasts where the fruit-forward characteristics are preserved.

Cuppings

Recent cuppings with dried apricot tasted

###  [ Peru Umapata Community ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/249-peru-umapata-community-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jun 22, 2026    Since Roast  13 days    Roaster  [ Camellia Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

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

 [ cara cara zest ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "Cara cara zest in specialty coffee presents as a bright, sweet-tart citrus note with a distinctive complexity — sweeter and less acidic than standard orange zest, with subtle berry undertones (reminiscent of cranberry or raspberry) and delicate floral aromatics. This flavor is most commonly found in washed or lightly honey-processed coffees from East Africa (particularly Ethiopia and Kenya) and Central America, where high-altitude growing conditions and varietal genetics produce vibrant, nuanced citrus acidity. The "zest" quality specifically evokes the aromatic oils of the peel — bright, effervescent, and slightly resinous — rather than the juice, giving the cup a lifted, lingering finish.") [ dried apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "Warm, muted tan-brown with golden undertones that evoke the dried fruit itself") [ butter toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "A warm, deep amber-gold that evokes the rich, caramelized sugar and melted butter tones of classic toffee candy.") [ swiss orange chip ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/230 "A warm, vivid burnt orange that blends the brightness of fresh citrus zest with the depth of dark chocolate — evoking both the tangy orange peel and the rich cocoa bitterness characteristic of this flavor profile.") [ mandarin jam ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/233 "A warm, deep orange reminiscent of cooked mandarin peel and caramelized citrus sugars — the exact hue of mandarin jam in a jar held up to light.")

###  [ Finca Cual Bicicleta Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/208-finca-cual-bicicleta-honey-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Apr 25, 2026    Since Roast  24 days    Roaster  [ Recluse Roasting Project ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/255-recluse-roasting-project)    Brew Method  [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11)

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

 [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "Lemon is a bright, citrusy flavor that can add a refreshing, tangy note to specialty coffee. The vibrant yellow color suggests the zesty, tart qualities that this flavor can bring to the coffee-drinking experience.") [ 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.") [ dried apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "Warm, muted tan-brown with golden undertones that evoke the dried fruit itself")

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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")

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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)

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###   [ Honduras Benjamin Paz La Salsa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/157-honduras-benjamin-paz-la-salsa)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties SL28      Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara     Elevation 1680-1730m      Source El Cedral

First noted

May 30, 2026

 Last tasted

May 30, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/157-honduras-benjamin-paz-la-salsa)
