hibiscus
Tart, vibrant floral with berry-like qualities. Present in some East African coffees. Adds bright, complex floral character with pleasant acidity.
On Unpacking Coffee, hibiscus has been tasted in 8 cuppings across 6 coffees from 3 roasters . Those coffees most often come from Colombia . They are usually washed — 5 of the 5 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted brown sugar , strawberry , apricot and black tea in the same cuppings.
Based on 8 cuppings logged here, most recently August 29, 2026.
| Process | Washed |
| Species | Arabica |
| Varieties | Caturra |
| Species | Arabica |
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Huila |
| Source | Finca El Meson |
| Process | Washed |
| Species | Arabica |
5 of the 6 coffees record a process.
What does hibiscus taste like in coffee?
Tart, vibrant floral with berry-like qualities. Present in some East African coffees. Adds bright, complex floral character with pleasant acidity. On Unpacking Coffee, hibiscus has been tasted in 8 cuppings across 6 coffees from 3 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Colombia. They are usually washed — 5 of the 5 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted brown sugar, strawberry, apricot and black tea in the same cuppings.
Which coffees taste like hibiscus?
6 coffees have been tasted as hibiscus, including Ethiopia Gerba Dogo Sodu by Heart Coffee Roasters, Rayos del Sol by Coava Coffee Roasters and Colombia Edinson Argote Gesha by PERC COFFEE.
Where do coffees that taste of hibiscus come from?
Those coffees most often come from Colombia.
What flavors pair with hibiscus?
Tasters also noted brown sugar, strawberry, apricot and black tea in the same cuppings.
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 16 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
Bright and fruity!
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | May 06, 2026 |
| Since Roast | 6 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Hario V60 |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 14 days |
| Roaster | PERC COFFEE |
| Brew Method | Chemex |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jul 06, 2025 |
| Since Roast | 11 days |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |
| Brew Recipe | Ray’s Basic Stagg for Two |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | Jun 07, 2025 |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |
| Cupped By | @kandace |
| Cupped On | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Roaster | Coava Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |
| Cupped By | @rbrigleb |
| Cupped On | May 31, 2025 |
| Roaster | Heart Coffee Roasters |
| Brew Method | Stagg |