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This note is frequently found in medium to dark roasted coffees, particularly those from Central and South American origins like Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala, as well as in naturally processed African coffees. The flavor typically emerges from the Maillard reaction during roasting and is often accompanied by complementary notes of nuts, caramel, or subtle fruit undertones. Cuppings Recent cuppings with semisweet chocolate tasted ### [ Stellar Bloom ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/213-stellar-bloom-by-kandace) Cupped By [@kandace](https://unpacking.coffee/users/kandace) Cupped On May 03, 2026 Roaster [ Dark Matter ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/256-dark-matter) Brew Method [ AeroPress ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=5) 1 ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "The cherry flavor in coffee often evokes a deep, rich red color, reminiscent of the juicy, ripe cherries that provide the inspiration. This flavor can add a sweet, fruity complexity to the coffee's taste profile, creating a unique and delightful experience for the discerning coffee connoisseur.") [ semisweet chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/206 "semisweet chocolate") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. 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[ ### [ Peru Timbuyacu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/154-peru-timbuyacu) by [ Stumptown Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/51-stumptown-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country Peru Source Timbuyacu First noted May 18, 2026 Last tasted May 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ buttery caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/218 "buttery caramel") [ stewed fruits ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/219 "stewed fruits") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/154-peru-timbuyacu) [ ### [ Rwanda Nyampinga ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/153-rwanda-nyampinga) by [ Equator Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees) Certifications Fair Trade Process Washed Varieties Bourbon Country Rwanda Region Nyaruguru Source Nyampinga First noted May 15, 2026 Last tasted May 16, 2026 3 cuppings [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ black cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/153-rwanda-nyampinga) [ ### [ Elite Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/152-elite-coffee) by [ Sandra Duarte ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/276-sandra-duarte) First noted May 13, 2026 Last tasted May 13, 2026 1 cupping [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ stone fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ roasted nuts ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/215 "roasted nuts") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/152-elite-coffee) [ ### [ Florida Weather ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/151-florida-weather) by [ Mythos Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/274-mythos-coffee) Process Anaerobic Natural, Natural Blend Colombia and Ethiopia First noted May 13, 2026 Last tasted May 13, 2026 1 cupping [ orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ sun-dried raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/214 "sun-dried raisin") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/151-florida-weather) [ ### [ Tanzania Peaberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/150-tanzania-peaberry) by [ Knowledge Perk Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/273-knowledge-perk-coffee-company) Certifications Rainforest Alliance Process Washed Country Tanzania Region Northern Tanzania First noted May 13, 2026 Last tasted May 13, 2026 1 cupping [ apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ allspice ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/213 "allspice") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/150-tanzania-peaberry) [ ### [ Colombia Nariño ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/149-colombia-narino) by [ DOMA Coffee Roasting Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Certifications Organic Process Washed Varieties Colombia, Castillo, Caturra Country Colombia Region Nariño Harvest 2025 Source La Jacoba (smallholder Farmer Association) First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ chamomile ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/127 "chamomile") [ golden pear ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/211 "golden pear") [ maple syrup ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/26 "maple syrup") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/149-colombia-narino) [ ### [ Limited Ethiopia Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/148-limited-ethiopia-natural) by [ Council Oak Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/266-council-oak-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars Country Ethiopia First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ berry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/109 "berry") [ floral ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/148-limited-ethiopia-natural) [ ### [ Santa Elena Geisha (IYKYK) ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/147-santa-elena-geisha-iykyk) by [ Three Oaks Roasting Co ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/263-three-oaks-roasting-co) First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ lavender ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ cane sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/147-santa-elena-geisha-iykyk) [ ### [ Colombia Huila, Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/146-colombia-huila-santa-maria) by [ Boonton Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/261-boonton-coffee-company) Process Washed Varieties Castillo, Caturra Country Colombia Region Huila Elevation 1500-1600m Harvest 2025 First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ pear ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/146-colombia-huila-santa-maria) [ ### [ Costa Rica Hellen Mora ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/145-costa-rica-hellen-mora) by [ HAYB ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/262-hayb) Process Natural Varieties Geisha Country Costa Rica Region Tarrazú Elevation 1800-1900m First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/145-costa-rica-hellen-mora) [ ### [ Centenario - Edwin Martinez, Guatemala ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/144-centenario-edwin-martinez-guatemala) by [ Torque Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/259-torque-coffee) Process Washed Varieties Red Bourbon Country Guatemala Region Huehuetenango Elevation 1600 - 1900m Harvest 2025 Source Edwin Martinez, Finca Vista Hermoa First noted May 11, 2026 Last tasted May 11, 2026 2 cuppings [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon") [ floral ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ sweet ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/171 "sweet") [ lingering finish ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/209 "lingering finish") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/144-centenario-edwin-martinez-guatemala) [ ### [ Finca El Mirador Washed Sidra ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/143-finca-el-mirador-washed-sidra) by [ Chuck's Roast Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/258-chucks-roast-coffee) Process Washed Varieties Bourbon Sidra Country Colombia Region Huila Source Finca El Mirador First noted May 11, 2026 Last tasted May 11, 2026 1 cupping ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/143-finca-el-mirador-washed-sidra)