lemon candy
Lemon candy in specialty coffee presents as a bright, sweet-tart citrus note with a sugary, confectionery quality that goes beyond raw lemon acidity — think lemon drop candy or lemon curd rather than fresh-squeezed juice. This flavor is commonly found in washed Ethiopian and Kenyan coffees, where high-altitude growing conditions and clean fermentation processes produce vivid, crystalline acidity with a candy-like sweetness. It is also associated with light roast profiles that preserve delicate fruit-forward aromatics and a lingering, sherbet-like finish on the palate.
Cuppings
Coffees that taste of lemon candy
| Process | Washed |
| Varieties | Ethiopian Landrace |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Gedeb |
| Elevation | 2,300–2,400m |
| Source | Harmufo |
First noted
Aug 26, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 27, 2026
2 cuppings
Recent cuppings with lemon candy tasted
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