cola in Coffee - Which Coffees Taste Like It | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Flavors ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors) cola cola ==== Sweet, spiced soda-like quality. Found in some African coffees with balanced acidity and sweetness. Adds familiar, complex sweetness. Cuppings Coffees that taste of cola ### [ Timana ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/16-timana) by [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila First noted Jun 09, 2025 Last tasted Jul 03, 2025 6 cuppings [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") ### [ 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") Recent cuppings with cola tasted ### [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/278-mexico-maria-mendez-by-kandace) Cupped By [@kandace](https://unpacking.coffee/users/kandace) Cupped On Aug 19, 2026 Roaster [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Drip Coffee Maker ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=10) ![Kandace](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fdaa2abead647809a27d8e53f03536f5?s=120&d=identicon) Had this on drip at Heart and it was delightful. [ 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.") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "Almond-flavored coffee has a warm, nutty aroma and a smooth, creamy texture that evokes the rich, buttery notes of freshly roasted almonds. The color reflects the toasted hue of the almonds, complementing the depth of flavor in this specialty coffee.") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "The deep reddish-brown color #A42F2F is chosen to represent the cola flavor as it evokes the dark, caramelized, and slightly fizzy characteristics of cola drinks.") ### [ Timana ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/50-timana-2025-06-28) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Jun 28, 2025 Roaster [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11) Brew Recipe [ Classic Small Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes/3-classic-small-kalita-wave "Classic Small Kalita Wave") ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ 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.") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "The deep reddish-brown color #A42F2F is chosen to represent the cola flavor as it evokes the dark, caramelized, and slightly fizzy characteristics of cola drinks.") ### [ Timana ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/41-timana-2025-06-17) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Jun 17, 2025 Since Roast 12 days Roaster [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Stagg ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=16) ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ 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.") [ 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.") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "The deep reddish-brown color #A42F2F is chosen to represent the cola flavor as it evokes the dark, caramelized, and slightly fizzy characteristics of cola drinks.") ### [ Timana ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings/22-timana-2025-06-09) Cupped By [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Cupped On Jun 09, 2025 Since Roast 4 days Roaster [ Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Brew Method [ Kalita Wave ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes?brewing_method=11) ![Raymond Brigleb](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/225614451dc9aee33be11e0f6876c18b?s=120&d=identicon) [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "The deep reddish-brown color #A42F2F is chosen to represent the cola flavor as it evokes the dark, caramelized, and slightly fizzy characteristics of cola drinks.") [ 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) Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. 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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) [ ### [ 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) [ ### [ 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) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [ Cat & 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) [ ### [ 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) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [ Cat & 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) [ ### [ 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) [ ### [ 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) [ ### [ Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/181-santa-maria) by [ The Boy & 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) [ ### [ 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) [ ### [ Ethiopian Kercha ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/179-ethiopian-kercha) by [ Cat & 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) [ ### [ 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)