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 cantaloupe 

cantaloupe
==========

Cantaloupe in specialty coffee presents as a delicate, sweet melon note with a soft, juicy quality and a subtle floral undertone. It is most commonly found in naturally processed or honey processed coffees from Ethiopia, Kenya, and parts of Central America, where the extended contact between the cherry's fruit and the bean during drying allows fruity esters to develop. This flavor is often associated with light roasts and high-altitude grown varieties, particularly Heirloom Ethiopian cultivars, where it appears alongside stone fruit, jasmine, or tropical notes.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of cantaloupe

###  [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) 

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

    Process Washed   Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas)   Country  [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras)    Region Santa Barbara   Elevation 1820m    

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ cantaloupe](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") 

Recent cuppings with cantaloupe tasted

###  [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/260-honduras-byron-hernandez-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jul 14, 2026    Since Roast  12 days    Roaster   [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)     Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ cantaloupe](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "The warm, muted orange tone of #E8923A mirrors the soft, sun-ripened flesh of a cantaloupe — a peachy-orange hue that evokes the fruit's sweetness and juiciness without being overly bright or artificial.") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "Raspberry-flavored coffee often has a bright, fruity acidity and a sweet, floral aroma that complements the richness of the coffee. The vibrant pink color of the hex code #FFC0CB evokes the tart, juicy character of fresh raspberries.") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "The soft, golden-yellow hue of #FFEC8B represents the natural, sunny color of honeysuckle flowers, capturing the delicate and inviting nature of this flavor.") 

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 [ 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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###   [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia)  

  by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Kochere     Elevation 1850-2100m      Source Reko Washing Station      

First noted

Nov 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Nov 10, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Organic Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia)  

  by [Portland Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/309-portland-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic         Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)            

First noted

Nov 02, 2026

 Last tasted

Nov 02, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade)  

  by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Kirinyaga     Elevation 1400-2000m        

First noted

Oct 31, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) 

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###   [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara)  

  by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Kirinyaga     Elevation 1600-1800m        

First noted

Oct 31, 2026

 Last tasted

Nov 11, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) 

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###   [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28)  

  by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)          Source Volcán Azul      

First noted

Oct 31, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 31, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) 

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###   [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe       Source Gotiti washing station      

First noted

Oct 23, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 23, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) 

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###   [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras)  

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

      Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras)         Harvest June 2026     Source El Itacayo      

First noted

Oct 20, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 20, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) 

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###   [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india)  

  by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine)

          Country   [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india)       Region Karnataka       Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India      

First noted

Oct 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) 

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###   [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon)  

  by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters)

      Process Thermal Shock Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila       Source Jhoan Vergara      

First noted

Oct 13, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 13, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) 

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###   [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri)  

  by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai)      Country   [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica)       Region Coto Brus       Source Doña Isa      

First noted

Oct 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) 

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###   [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural)  

  by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Mt. Elgon     Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm     Harvest 2026     Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru      

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) 

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###   [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)  

  by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee)

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

First noted

Oct 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)
