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 ripe stone fruit 

ripe stone fruit
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Ripe stone fruit in specialty coffee evokes the lush, juicy sweetness of peach, nectarine, apricot, and plum, often accompanied by a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel and a bright, wine-like acidity. This flavor profile is most commonly found in naturally processed or anaerobic coffees from Ethiopia, Yemen, and parts of Colombia, where extended contact between the bean and fruit pulp allows sugars and fruit esters to deeply penetrate the seed. It is a hallmark of high-altitude African varieties and is frequently noted in cupping as a defining characteristic of heirloom Ethiopian cultivars like Yirgacheffe and Sidama.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of ripe stone fruit

###  [ 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") 

Recent cuppings with ripe stone fruit tasted

###  [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/282-harmufo-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Aug 26, 2026    Since Roast  15 days    Roaster   [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)     Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 Oh now this one’s a treat.

 [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "A warm, saturated golden yellow was chosen to capture the dual nature of lemon candy — the bright, sunlit vibrancy of lemon zest combined with the rich, sugary warmth of hard candy, evoking both the citrus fruit and its confectionery sweetness simultaneously.") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "This warm, sun-ripened amber-orange was chosen to evoke the vivid, blushing skin of a ripe peach or nectarine — the quintessential stone fruits — capturing both the golden warmth of their flesh and the deep, saturated sweetness that defines this flavor note in the cup.") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "A soft, muted sage green that evokes the pale, cool flesh of a ripe honeydew melon — delicate, fresh, and subtly sweet.") [ 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.") 

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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) 

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###   [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)        Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 16, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) 

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###   [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star)  

  by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110)      Country   [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)       Region Jimma     Elevation 1950-2150m        

First noted

Sep 29, 2026

 Last tasted

Oct 23, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) 

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###   [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey)  

  by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee)

      Process Honey        Country   [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda)       Region Bulambuli         

First noted

Sep 26, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 28, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) 

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###   [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend)  

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

First noted

Sep 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 24, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) 

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###   [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)  

  by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry)      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1400m      Source Viviana Martinez      

First noted

Sep 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Sep 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake)
