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 dark chocolate 

dark chocolate
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Rich cocoa with balanced bitterness. Develops in medium-dark roasts, particularly from Colombia and Brazil. Adds depth and complexity with less sweetness than milk chocolate.

 On Unpacking Coffee, **dark chocolate** has been tasted in **20 cuppings** across **16 coffees** from **15 roasters** . Those coffees came from **Colombia** , **Peru** , **Costa Rica** and **El Salvador** . They are usually **washed** — 7 of the 12 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **cherry** , **black tea** , **stone fruit** and **butterscotch** in the same cuppings.

20

cuppings logged

16

coffees tracked

15

roasters offering

8

growing origins

 Based on 20 cuppings logged here, most recently August 9, 2026.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of dark chocolate

###  [ Andino, Peru ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/67-andino-peru) 

 by [ Upper Left Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/237-upper-left-roasters)

    Certifications Organic   Process Washed   Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas)   Country  [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru)    Region Cajamarca   Source Rutas Del Inca Agrarian Cooperative    

First noted

Sep 21, 2025

Last tasted

Sep 21, 2025

 2 cuppings 

 [ hazelnut](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") 

###  [ Rako ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/27-rako) 

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

    Process Washed   Species Arabica   Varieties [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms)    

First noted

Jun 18, 2025

Last tasted

Jun 18, 2025

 2 cuppings 

 [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ cocoa powder](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "cocoa powder") 

###  [ Rwanda Nyampinga ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/153-rwanda-nyampinga) 

 by [ Equator Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees)

    Certifications Fair Trade   Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country  [Rwanda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/rwanda)    Region Nyaruguru   Source Nyampinga    

First noted

May 15, 2026

Last tasted

May 16, 2026

 3 cuppings 

 [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") 

###  [ Zip Zinger ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/76-zip-zinger) 

 by [ Dune Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/238-dune-coffee-roasters)

    Process Washed, Natural    

First noted

Oct 21, 2025

Last tasted

Oct 24, 2025

 2 cuppings 

 [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") 

###  [ Anbessa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/155-anbessa) 

 by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)

    Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom)   Country  [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia)     

First noted

May 25, 2026

Last tasted

May 25, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ pomegranate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ rose](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "rose") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") 

###  [ Antonio Medina ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/33-antonio-medina) 

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

    Process Washed   Species Arabica   Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country  [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala)    Region Antigua    

First noted

Jul 16, 2025

Last tasted

Jul 22, 2025

 4 cuppings 

 [ apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ toffee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24 "toffee") [ pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") [ honeycrisp](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/117 "honeycrisp") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") 

Tasted alongside

 [ cherry×6](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ black tea×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ stone fruit×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ butterscotch×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ cocoa powder×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "cocoa powder") [ hazelnut×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") [ orange×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ plum×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ apricot×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ berry wine×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/185 "berry wine") [ black cherry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ buttery caramel×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/218 "buttery caramel") [ caramel×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ cherry pie×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") 

Where these coffees grow

 [ Colombia 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) [ Peru 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) [ Costa Rica 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) [ El Salvador 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) [ Ethiopia 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) [ Guatemala 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) [ Honduras 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) [ Kenya 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) 

How they're processed

12 of the 16 coffees record a process.

 Washed 7 

 Anaerobic Natural 3 

 Natural 2 

 Anaerobic Fermentation 1 

Roasters whose coffees hit this note

 [ MC Máquina Coffee Roasters 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters) [ C&amp; Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) [ CC Coava Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters) [ DM Dark Matter 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/256-dark-matter) [ DC Dune Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/238-dune-coffee-roasters) [ EC Equator Coffees 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees) [ HC Heart Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) [ KR Kafiex Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters) [ OC Oliver’s Custom Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/227-olivers-custom-coffee) [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) 

Questions about dark chocolate in coffee

### What does dark chocolate taste like in coffee?

Rich cocoa with balanced bitterness. Develops in medium-dark roasts, particularly from Colombia and Brazil. Adds depth and complexity with less sweetness than milk chocolate. On Unpacking Coffee, dark chocolate has been tasted in 20 cuppings across 16 coffees from 15 roasters. Those coffees came from Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica and El Salvador. They are usually washed — 7 of the 12 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted cherry, black tea, stone fruit and butterscotch in the same cuppings.

### Which coffees taste like dark chocolate?

16 coffees have been tasted as dark chocolate, including Andino, Peru by Upper Left Roasters, Rako by Ritual Coffee Roasters and Rwanda Nyampinga by Equator Coffees.

### Where do coffees that taste of dark chocolate come from?

Those coffees came from Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica and El Salvador.

### What flavors pair with dark chocolate?

Tasters also noted cherry, black tea, stone fruit and butterscotch in the same cuppings.

Recent cuppings with dark chocolate tasted

###  [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/270-santa-maria-by-samuraigato) 

    Cupped By  [@samuraigato](https://unpacking.coffee/users/samuraigato)    Cupped On  Aug 09, 2026    Roaster  [ The Boy &amp; The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear)    Brew Method  [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11)     

 ![Jaspreet Singh](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/8fe73d1f675402287bcab6f4385d3c87?s=120&d=identicon) 

 LA based roaster that carries a lot of single origin coffees. Solid coffee

 [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "Black tea flavor in specialty coffee is often described as having a rich, earthy, and slightly smoky profile. This flavor is commonly found in coffees from East African origins, such as Ethiopia and Kenya, where the coffee cherries are dried with the skin still intact, imparting the tea-like qualities. The flavor can also be brought out through extended roasting profiles.") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "The hex code #8B4513 represents a deep, earthy brown color that visually evokes the appearance of dried figs, with their deep, reddish-brown hue and leathery texture.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") 

###  [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/253-olgar-ortega-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Jun 30, 2026    Since Roast  15 days    Roaster  [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 Lots of delicate, mildly spicy notes.

 [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "Plum is a deep, rich flavor that can evoke notes of sweetness, tartness, and subtle complexity in specialty coffee. The deep purple hue of this color reflects the depth and richness of the plum flavor profile.") [ raisin](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "The raisin flavor in coffee can evoke a rich, dark brown color and a sweet, dried fruit-like taste. It often indicates a well-developed roast profile and a complex, nuanced flavor profile in specialty coffee.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "The hex code #FFA500 represents the vibrant, golden-orange hue of an orange peel, which visually captures the bright, citrusy nature of this coffee flavor.") 

###  [ Anbessa ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/235-anbessa-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  May 25, 2026    Since Roast  19 days    Roaster  [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ pomegranate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "The deep red-pink hue of #CC3333 closely resembles the vibrant color of pomegranate fruits, making it an appropriate visual representation of this flavor.") [ rose](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "The soft, pink-red hue of #FFB6C1 represents the delicate and fragrant nature of the rose flavor in coffee.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ 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.") 

###  [ Peru Timbuyacu ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/233-peru-timbuyacu-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  May 18, 2026    Since Roast  41 days    Roaster  [ Stumptown Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/51-stumptown-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ buttery caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/218 "A warm, deep amber-gold that evokes the rich, glossy sheen of freshly made caramel sauce with a hint of browned butter.") [ stewed fruits](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/219 "A deep, warm reddish-brown reminiscent of slow-cooked plums, prunes, and dark cherries — the visual embodiment of fruit that has been reduced and concentrated by heat.") 

###  [ Rwanda Nyampinga ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/232-rwanda-nyampinga-by-rbrigleb-2) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  May 16, 2026    Since Roast  3 days    Roaster  [ Equator Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees)    Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)     

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

 [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "Apricot is a bright, sweet, and fruity flavor that can be a delightful addition to specialty coffee. It often evokes the warm, sun-kissed hues of the apricot fruit and can add a subtle, yet distinctive, layer of complexity to the coffee's aroma and taste.") [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "This deep burgundy-red hex code (#8B1538) represents black cherry because it captures the dark, rich pigmentation of ripe black cherries while maintaining the slight purple undertone that reflects the fruit's complexity and the wine-like qualities often associated with this flavor in coffee tasting.") 

###  [ Rwanda Nyampinga ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/231-rwanda-nyampinga-by-rbrigleb-1) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  May 16, 2026    Since Roast  3 days    Roaster  [ Equator Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ 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.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "Honey is a sweet, viscous flavor that can sometimes be found in specialty coffee. The golden hue of the color represents the rich, syrupy sweetness that honey can impart to the coffee's flavor profile.") 

###  [ Stellar Bloom ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/214-stellar-bloom-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  May 04, 2026    Since Roast  8 days    Roaster  [ Dark Matter ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/256-dark-matter)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 [ 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.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") 

###  [ Nelin Guzman Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/190-nelin-guzman-honduras-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Mar 10, 2026    Since Roast  13 days    Roaster  [ Cat &amp; Cloud Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee)    Brew Method  [ Hario V60 ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=15)     

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

 [ berry wine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/185 "This deep burgundy-wine color directly mirrors the visual appearance of berry wine itself, evoking the rich, dark red hues of fermented fruit and red wine while suggesting the complexity and depth of this flavor profile in coffee.") [ skittles](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/186 "This vibrant magenta-pink hex code represents the Skittles flavor because it captures the bold, playful, and multi-colored nature of the candy itself, reflecting the bright, mixed-fruit character that defines this coffee tasting note.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") 

###  [ Diego Horta – El Rincón ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/185-diego-horta-el-rincon-by-rbrigleb) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Feb 24, 2026    Since Roast  10 days    Roaster  [ Kafiex Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)     

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

 A clean, delightfully fruit-forward cup with some lovely complexity.

 [ 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.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ 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.") 

###  [ El Salvador Ariz Family Gesha Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/142-el-salvador-ariz-family-gesha-honey-by-rbrigleb-1) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Nov 22, 2025    Since Roast  5 days    Roaster  [ Oliver’s Custom Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/227-olivers-custom-coffee)    Brew Method  [ Hario Woodneck ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=18)     

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

 [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "The color #FFA500 (orange) was chosen to represent the citrus flavor because it is a vibrant, warm color that evokes the zesty, bright characteristics of citrus fruits.") [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "The orange flavor in coffee can evoke a vibrant, citrusy note that adds a refreshing and zesty dimension to the overall tasting experience. This flavor can be found in certain coffee origins, such as some Kenyan or Ethiopian coffee beans, where the high-altitude cultivation and processing methods bring out these distinct orange-like nuances.") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "Dark chocolate is a rich, indulgent flavor that is often associated with deep, earthy notes in specialty coffee. The dark, almost black color of the hex code reflects the intensity and complexity of this flavor profile.") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "The warm, golden-yellow hex code #D4A017 represents the deep, toasted color of caramel, which is a fitting visual representation of this sweet and decadent coffee flavor.") 

Explore other flavors

 [ 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) [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3) [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) [ jasmine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/55) 

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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) 

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###   [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango)  

   by [ Resident Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango)      Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Quindío     Elevation 1386m      Source La Sirena      

First noted

Aug 11, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 11, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) 

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###   [ Fondo Paez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez)  

   by [ Amavida Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/294-amavida-coffee-roasters)

     Certifications Organic         Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)          Source Fondo Paez Cooperative      

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 23, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/182-fondo-paez) 

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###   [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria)  

   by [ The Boy &amp; The Bear ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/292-the-boy-the-bear)

      Process Anaerobic Natural      Varieties [Tabi](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/70-tabi)      Country   [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia)       Region Santander       Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera      

First noted

Aug 09, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 09, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ dried fig](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/138 "dried fig") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) 

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###   [ San Antonio La Paz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz)  

   by [ Water Avenue Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/291-water-avenue-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo San Ramon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon)      Country   [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala)       Region Sierra de Las Minas     Elevation 1200-1400m        

First noted

Aug 05, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 05, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ black walnut syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/244 "black walnut syrup")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/180-san-antonio-la-paz) 

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###   [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha)  

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

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

First noted

Aug 03, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 03, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cane sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/29 "cane sugar") [ vanilla](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ strawberry ice cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/243 "strawberry ice cream")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) 

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)  

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

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas      Harvest 2026     Source José And Karina Argüello      

First noted

Jul 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 04, 2026

  3 cuppings 

   [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)
