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vanilla
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Delicate, fragrant sweetness. Common in washed coffees from Central America. Adds a gentle sweetness that enhances other flavor notes.

Cuppings

Recent cuppings with vanilla tasted

###  [ Chapina ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/152-chapina-by-rbrigleb)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Dec 10, 2025    Since Roast  22 days    Roaster  [ Upper Left Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/237-upper-left-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)

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

 Basically a blend "anchored by coffees from the Huehuetenango region but continually tweaked to include what is best and available from Guatemala at any given time."

 [ 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.") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "The cherry flavor in coffee often evokes a deep, rich red color, reminiscent of the juicy, ripe cherries that provide the inspiration. This flavor can add a sweet, fruity complexity to the coffee's taste profile, creating a unique and delightful experience for the discerning coffee connoisseur.")

###  [ La Unión MX Espresso ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/61-la-union-mx-espresso-2025-07-15)

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jul 15, 2025    Since Roast  11 days    Roaster  [ Civil Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/232-civil-coffee)    Brew Method  [ Espresso ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=3)    Brew Recipe  [ La Marzocco Home’s July 2025 La Unió... ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/10-la-marzocco-homes-july-2025-la-union-espresso-recipe "La Marzocco Home’s July 2025 La Unión Espresso Recipe")

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

 [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "The warm, earthy tone of the hex code #a06a42 represents the deep, complex, and indulgent qualities of the chocolate coffee flavor.") [ 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.") [ honeycomb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/114 "The golden-yellow color of #FFD700 is reminiscent of the warm, amber hue of real honeycomb, making it an appropriate visual representation of this sweet and unique coffee flavor.") [ green apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "The light green color #90EE90 represents the fresh, lively character of the green apple flavor, evoking the vibrant hue of the fruit.")

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###   [ Alexander Sabillon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/135-alexander-sabillon)

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

      Process Washed        Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara

First noted

Apr 22, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 22, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ blackberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/9 "blackberry") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ graham cracker ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/81 "graham cracker")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/135-alexander-sabillon)

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###   [ Ethiopia Gatta ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/134-ethiopia-gatta)

   by [ Oliver’s Custom Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/227-olivers-custom-coffee)

      Process Anaerobic Natural      Varieties 74112, 74110      Country Ethiopia     Region Sidamo       Source Gatta Farm

First noted

Apr 17, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 17, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ tropical fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/197 "tropical fruit") [ berries ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ tiki cocktails ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/198 "tiki cocktails")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/134-ethiopia-gatta)

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###   [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/133-agaseke-1)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon      Country Rwanda     Region Western Province

First noted

Apr 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 16, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/133-agaseke-1)

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###   [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/132-agaseke)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon      Country Rwanda     Region Western Province

First noted

Apr 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 14, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/132-agaseke)

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###   [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon, Caturra, Typica, Catimor      Country Peru     Region Amazonas      Harvest 2025     Source Finca San Gabriel

First noted

Apr 10, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 13, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ meyer lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ cranberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "cranberry") [ honey tea cake ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "honey tea cake") [ orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur)

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###   [ Muungano ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/130-muungano)

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

        Varieties Red Bourbon      Country Democratic Republic of the Congo     Region South Kivu

First noted

Apr 07, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 09, 2026

  2 cuppings

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ pomelo ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/195 "pomelo") [ brown sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/130-muungano)

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###   [ Nicaragua Maritza &amp; Francisco’s Fruit Prosecco ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/129-nicaragua-maritza-franciscos-fruit-prosecco)

   by [ PUSH X PULL ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/254-push-x-pull)

      Process Carbonic Maceration, Natural        Country Nicaragua     Region Jinotega     Elevation 1325m      Source Santa Teresita, Los Nogales

First noted

Apr 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 05, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ pink lemonade ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/192 "pink lemonade") [ fruit snacks ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/193 "fruit snacks") [ rum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/194 "rum")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/129-nicaragua-maritza-franciscos-fruit-prosecco)

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###   [ El Naranjo, Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/128-el-naranjo-colombia)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties Caturra      Country Colombia     Region Nariño

First noted

Apr 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Apr 04, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ passion fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/104 "passion fruit") [ cocoa butter ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/191 "cocoa butter")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/128-el-naranjo-colombia)

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###   [ Sitio Da Torre ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/127-sitio-da-torre)

   by [ Square Mile Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/196-square-mile-coffee-roasters)

      Process Natural      Varieties Yellow Bourbon      Country Brazil     Region Minas Gerais       Source Álvaro Coli

First noted

Mar 30, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 30, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ raspberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ black cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ chocolate ganache ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/190 "chocolate ganache")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/127-sitio-da-torre)

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###   [ San Jerónimo Tecoatl ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/126-san-jeronimo-tecoatl)

   by [ Paloma Craft Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/253-paloma-craft-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties Bourbon, Typica      Country Mexico     Region Oaxaca     Elevation 1600 - 1800m      Source Sierra Mazateca

First noted

Mar 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 28, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ key lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/188 "key lime") [ green mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/189 "green mango")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/126-san-jeronimo-tecoatl)

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###   [ La Gladiola ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/125-la-gladiola)

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

      Process Washed        Country Costa Rica     Region Tarrazú

First noted

Mar 25, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 25, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ cinnamon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/45 "cinnamon") [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/125-la-gladiola)

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###   [ Honduras Ramon Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/124-honduras-ramon-hernandez)

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

      Process Washed      Varieties Pacas      Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara     Elevation 1820m

First noted

Mar 23, 2026

 Last tasted

Mar 23, 2026

  1 cupping

   [ jasmine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55 "jasmine") [ currant ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/137 "currant")

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/124-honduras-ramon-hernandez)
