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 malt 

malt
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Sweet, roasted grain character. Common in medium roasted coffees from various origins. Adds complexity and gentle sweetness.

Cuppings

Coffees that taste of malt

###  [ Evin Moreno SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/72-evin-moreno-sl28) 

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

    Process Washed   Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28)   Country  [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras)    Region Santa Barbara   Source Evin Joel Moreno Reyes    

First noted

Oct 09, 2025

Last tasted

Oct 11, 2025

 3 cuppings 

 [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ malt](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/82 "malt") 

###  [ Kenya Embu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/158-kenya-embu) 

 by [ Deux Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/278-deux-coffee-roasters)

    Country  [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya)    Region Embu    

First noted

May 31, 2026

Last tasted

May 31, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ malt](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/82 "malt") [ stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ winey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/77 "winey") 

Recent cuppings with malt tasted

###  [ Kenya Embu ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/238-kenya-embu-by-cheese) 

    Cupped By  [@Cheese](https://unpacking.coffee/users/Cheese)    Cupped On  May 31, 2026    Roaster  [ Deux Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/278-deux-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Drip Coffee Maker ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=10)     

 ![Cheese](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/195881380912e80fae49250332a50edf?s=120&d=identicon) 

 Very well balanced, low-acidity brew. Malty and stone fruity with minimal sweetness but next to no offensive bitter taste

 [ winey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/77 "The deep, rich purple-red hue of the hex code #7F3E98 captures the bold, elegant character of a winey coffee flavor.") [ malt](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/82 "The warm, earthy brown color of #8B4513 represents the rich, toasted character of the malt flavor in coffee.") [ stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "The soft pink-red tone of #FFCDD2 represents the delicate, yet vibrant nature of stone fruit flavors, capturing the juicy sweetness and hint of tartness that characterizes this flavor profile in coffee.") 

###  [ Evin Moreno SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/115-evin-moreno-sl28-2025-10-09) 

    Cupped By  [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb)    Cupped On  Oct 09, 2025    Since Roast  7 days    Roaster  [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)    Brew Method  [ Chemex ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=14)    Brew Recipe  [ Smile Tiger’s Chemex Recipe ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/7-smile-tigers-chemex-recipe "Smile Tiger’s Chemex Recipe")     

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

 [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "Peach-flavored coffee would likely have a bright, fruity aroma and a light, delicate sweetness, with hints of ripe, juicy peach and a subtle acidity that complements the natural coffee flavors.") [ malt](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/82 "The warm, earthy brown color of #8B4513 represents the rich, toasted character of the malt flavor in coffee.") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "The hex code #7B3F00 represents a dark, warm brown color that closely resembles the appearance of milk chocolate, making it an appropriate visual representation of this flavor profile.") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "Brown sugar brings to mind a rich, caramelized sweetness that can be found in certain specialty coffee profiles, particularly in dark roasts or coffee from regions with distinct brown sugar notes.") 

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) [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3) [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) 

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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) 

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###   [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz)  

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

      Process Honey      Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica)      Country   [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico)       Region Chiapas      Harvest 2025     Source La Concordia      

First noted

Jul 21, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 21, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz)
