Flavor

Hibiscus coffees

Beans with hibiscus notes — 79 specialty coffees that lean hibiscus. Discover the roasters and origins behind the taste.

79 beans

Tart, jewel-bright floral acidity — hibiscus bringing a cranberry-like sharpness and a vivid, ruby-red lift to the whole cup.

Hibiscus coffees combine flower and fruit: a tart, almost cranberry-like acidity wrapped in dried-petal perfume, vivid and refreshing. This sharp floral character tends to show in bright washed African lots and expressive naturals, where high acidity and aromatics meet. Hibiscus notes make a cup feel zingy and alive, drawing drinkers who want florals with real bite rather than soft, sweet perfume.

Flavor composition: strong fruity (mango, blackcurrant); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Caffènation

Kenya Kiambu Kiairia AA

Kiambu, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: moderate chocolatey (cocoa); moderate floral (hibiscus); subtle fruity (blueberry).

CIME Café

Velvet Bloom - Profil Filtre

Gedeo, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: moderate chocolatey (cocoa); moderate floral (hibiscus); subtle fruity (blueberry).

CIME Café

Velvet Bloom Profil Éthiopie

Gedeb, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: strong fruity (strawberry, blackberry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Terres de Café

La Josefina Sidra Natural

Haute Amazonie, EC · natural

Flavor composition: strong fruity (pineapple, papaya); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Seropian

Villa Betulia - Colombia

Huila, Colombia · anaerobic

Flavor composition: strong sweet (caramel, vanilla); moderate floral (hibiscus, floral).

Grounded Craft Coffee

Geisha Valley- Peru

Lonya Grande, Peru · washed

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, white flowers).

AREA51 Coffee Roasters

Colombia - Ombligon

Colombia · natural

Flavor composition: moderate sweet (brown sugar); moderate floral (hibiscus, floral); subtle fruity (red apple).

Swerl Coffee Roasters

Mr. Mengeche Derso Ethiopia Natural Heirloom

Gedeo, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: strong fruity (strawberry, lemon); moderate floral (hibiscus, rose); subtle chocolatey (dark chocolate).

Small Batch Coffee Roasters

Ethiopia Aricha

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · anaerobic

Flavor composition: strong fruity (strawberry, fig, mango); subtle floral (hibiscus).

Bailies Coffee

Ethiopia Wasa Natural Microlot

Sidama, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: moderate chocolatey (cocoa); subtle fruity (stone fruit); subtle floral (hibiscus); subtle spiced (spiced).

BREW Specialty Coffee

Los Pirineos Black Honey

Usulután, El Salvador · honey

Flavor composition: strong fruity (green apple, papaya); moderate floral (hibiscus).

2am Specialty Coffee

Nectar N°1

Nariño, Colombia · honey

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, floral); moderate fruity (nectarine).

Heilandt

Fette Palette

Santa Rosa, Guatemala · natural

Flavor composition: strong fruity (fruity, cranberry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Winok

Kenia Sakami Gloria-Filter

Kenya

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (cherry, berry, fruity); moderate bright (tangy, tea-like, bright); subtle floral (hibiscus, floral); subtle sweet (sweet).

Boo Coffee Roasters

Rwanda-Mbare

Rwanda · natural

Flavor composition: strong fruity (cherry, fruity, blueberry); subtle floral (hibiscus); subtle earthy (earthy).

Jolicoeur Coffee

Rosemont

Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus).

Moklair

Finca Milan

Risaralda, Colombia · anaerobic

Flavor composition: strong fruity (cherry, fruity); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Moklair

Lalesa Anaerobic

Gedeb, Ethiopia · anaerobic

Flavor composition: strong fruity (passion fruit, blackberry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Moklair

Lalesa Anaerobic

Gedeb, Ethiopia · anaerobic

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus).

Moklair

Finca Milan [watermelon]

Risaralda, Colombia

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (cherry, grapefruit, redcurrant); subtle spiced (cardamom, pepper); subtle sweet (caramel); subtle chocolatey (dark chocolate); plus 2 other families (floral, nutty).

Fika Roasters

Wamena

Guji, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, floral); moderate bright (crisp); subtle fruity (redcurrant).

La Cabra

Kiangoi

Flavor composition: moderate floral (hibiscus); moderate bright (black tea); moderate fruity (redcurrant).

Swerl Coffee Roasters

AB Ruera - Kenya Washed Batian, SL28,SL34, Ruiru 11

Kiambu, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (grapefruit, citrus, blackcurrant, redcurrant); subtle floral (hibiscus).

Five Ways Coffee

Kenya Red Currant Ichuga AA Washed

Nyeri, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, white flowers); moderate fruity (lemon).

19grams

Fazenda Guariroba Brasilien

Minas Gerais, Brazil · anaerobic

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (grapefruit, tangerine); moderate floral (hibiscus, white flowers); subtle bright (black tea).

Orso Laboratorio Caffè

Caffè Monorigine Ethiopia

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: strong fruity (stone fruit, blackcurrant); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Tane Roasters Collective

AA Inoi Kerugoya #026 Washed Kenya

Kirinyaga, Ndia, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (apricot); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Morning Glory Coffee Roasters

Colombia Fredi & Jaimie Ortega

Colombia · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (mango, green apple, citrus, fruity); moderate floral (hibiscus, floral).

Rave Coffee

Colombia Jorge Mira Rosado Nº 361

Colombia · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (grapefruit, blackcurrant); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Grounded Craft Coffee

Kiambu Classic Kenya

Kiambu County, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (cherry, raspberry); moderate sweet (caramel, sweet); subtle floral (hibiscus, floral); subtle spiced (herbal); subtle bright (bright).

Standout Coffee

Gentle Washed Ombligon By Luis Anibal Calderón, Huila, Colombia

Huila, Colombia · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (strawberry); strong floral (hibiscus, rose).

Kiss the Hippo

Colombia La Macarena Pink Bourbon

Piendamó, Cauca, Colombia · honey

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus); moderate fruity (cranberry).

ERNST Kaffeeröster

Rwanda Shyira

Shyira, Rwanda

Flavor composition: moderate sweet (caramel); moderate fruity (raspberry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Vertical Coffee Roasters

Colombia La Providencia - filter roast

Huila, Colombia · washed

Flavor composition: moderate chocolatey (cocoa); moderate sweet (caramel); subtle floral (hibiscus); subtle fruity (fruity).

Quantum Coffee Roasters

Costa Rica Las Lajas Micromill RED Honey

Las Lajas, Costa Rica · honey

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, white flowers); moderate fruity (blackcurrant).

NAFT Coffee Roasters

AA Inoi Kerugoya Washed Kenya

Kirinyaga, Ndia, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (cherry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Parlor Coffee Roasters

Ichamara, Kenya

Nyeri, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (grapefruit, blackcurrant); moderate sweet (maple syrup); subtle floral (hibiscus).

Parlor Coffee Roasters

AA Thimu, Kenya

Kirinyaga, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: moderate sweet (brown sugar, caramel); moderate fruity (berry, raspberry, stone fruit); subtle floral (hibiscus, floral).

Blue City Roasters

Tanzania AA Shilanga

Songwe, Tanzania · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (mango, blackberry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Fjord Coffee Roasters

Kenya, Gathaiti AA (Espresso)

Nyeri County, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (date, cherry, fruity); moderate bright (tea-like, black tea, bright); subtle floral (hibiscus, floral); subtle sweet (sweet); subtle earthy (earthy).

Nordic Brew Lab

Kenya "AB Ruera" Washed Batian + SL28 + SL34 + Ruiru 11

Kiambu, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, rose); moderate fruity (berry).

Tim Wendelboe

Kapsokisio

Flavor composition: moderate floral (hibiscus); moderate bright (black tea); moderate fruity (redcurrant).

Swerl Coffee Roasters

AB Ruera - Kenya Washed Batian, SL28,SL34, Ruiru 11

Kiambu, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong fruity (blackberry, raspberry); moderate floral (hibiscus).

Wide Awake Coffee

Strawberry Fields (Brew Bags)

Sidamo, Ethiopia · natural

Flavor composition: moderate fruity (tangerine, cranberry); moderate floral (hibiscus); moderate bright (black tea).

Cross Roast

Colombia – Finca El Rosal

Huila, Colombia · washed

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, white flowers); moderate fruity (blueberry).

Röststätte Berlin

Ayla Bombe Espresso

Flavor composition: moderate floral (hibiscus); moderate bright (oolong); moderate fruity (redcurrant).

Coaltown Coffee Roasters

Komothai AA

Aberdare Range, Kenya · washed

Flavor composition: strong floral (hibiscus, floral); moderate fruity (lemon).

Mellow Coffee Roasters

Banko Gotiti Dry Fermented Washed Heirloom

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · washed

Hibiscus tasting notes

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Top origins for hibiscus

Kenya Ethiopia Colombia Rwanda Costa Rica Guatemala