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sweet apple

sweet apple

Sweet apple in specialty coffee presents as a crisp, bright, and juicy note with a gentle natural sweetness, often accompanied by hints of malic acid that give a clean, refreshing finish. It is most commonly found in washed or natural Ethiopian and Kenyan coffees, as well as light-roasted Central American origins like Guatemala or Honduras, where high-altitude growing conditions and careful processing preserve delicate fruit-forward aromatics. This flavor is a hallmark of high-quality Arabica beans and is frequently noted in coffees with a balanced acidity and a smooth, round body.

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Cupped By @rbrigleb
Cupped On Jun 15, 2026
Since Roast 12 days
Roaster Yeri Coffee
Brew Method Hario V60
Brew Recipe Hario's V60 Recipe
Raymond Brigleb

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