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 calamansi 

calamansi
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This warm amber-gold hex (#E8A830) was chosen to reflect the color of calamansi's juice and inner pulp, which is described as golden to yellow-orange — bridging the tangerine hue of its flesh and the bright golden tone of its freshly squeezed juice. It visually communicates the fruit's warmth, vibrancy, and citrus brightness without skewing too green (unripe skin) or too orange (fully ripe peel), capturing the flavor's identity as a uniquely sweet-tart, luminous citrus note.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of calamansi

###  [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) 

 by [SK Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado)   Country  [Ecuador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador)    Region Loja   Elevation 2170m   Source Finca La Noria    

First noted

Jul 16, 2026

Last tasted

Jul 16, 2026

 2 cuppings 

 [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") 

Recent cuppings with calamansi tasted

###  [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/261-ecuador-finca-la-noria-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jul 16, 2026    Since Roast  37 days    Roaster   [SK Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee)     Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "The bright, vibrant red-orange hex code #FF6347 was chosen to represent the watermelon flavor as it closely matches the color of a ripe, juicy watermelon.") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "Vanilla is a warm, sweet, and comforting flavor that often pairs well with specialty coffee, adding a creamy and indulgent note to the overall tasting experience.") [ calamansi](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "Calamansi presents in specialty coffee as a bright, tart citrus note with a unique complexity — more sour than orange but with a subtle floral sweetness that sets it apart from lime or lemon. It is commonly found as a tasting note in light-roasted, washed-process coffees from Southeast Asian origins such as the Philippines, where the fruit itself is native, as well as in some natural-process East African coffees that share its tangerine-like, juicy acidity. On the palate, it delivers a sharp, mouth-brightening acidity on the front with a lingering sweet-tart finish reminiscent of kumquat and mandarin.") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "The grapefruit flavor in coffee can evoke a bright, zesty, and slightly acidic taste profile, similar to the tangy and refreshing characteristics of the fruit itself.") 

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###   [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque)  

  by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic     Process Natural      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country   [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru)       Region Amazonas      Harvest 2025     Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro      

First noted

Sep 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 10, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) 

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###   [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1400-1800m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) 

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###   [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural)  

  by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Kapchorwa     Elevation 1800-2000m        

First noted

Sep 08, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 08, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) 

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###   [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso)  

  by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Antioquia     Elevation 1900m      Source La Cartagena      

First noted

Sep 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 11, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) 

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###   [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature)  

  by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black &amp; White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters)

      Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural      Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Huila     Elevation 1750m        

First noted

Sep 03, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 03, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) 

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###   [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu)  

  by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed        Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Guji         

First noted

Sep 02, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) 

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###   [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34)      Country   [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)       Region Nyeri         

First noted

Aug 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 29, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) 

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###   [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo)  

  by [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Gedeb     Elevation 2,300–2,400m      Source Harmufo      

First noted

Aug 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 27, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) 

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###   [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas     Elevation 1400m        

First noted

Aug 19, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) 

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###   [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer)  

  by [Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed, Natural          Elevation 1,100-1,900m      Source Various      

First noted

Aug 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 19, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) 

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###   [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores)  

  by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed     Species Arabica     Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara)      Country   [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador)       Region Chalatenango     Elevation 1632m        

First noted

Aug 16, 2026

  0 cuppings 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) 

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###   [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)  

  by [Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Yirgacheffe     Elevation 1800 - 2100m      Source Takele Mammo Denbi      

First noted

Aug 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 24, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)
