India Hulikere Estate — Espresso
Washed lot with Cinnamon, Clove, and Roasted Nuts in the cup.
Chikmagalur, IN · Washed
LightCinnamonCloveNutty+3
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.67/oz
Typical US$1.27 to $2.03/oz
Broad comparison
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The best spice-forward coffees in our catalog
Spice notes in coffee often arrive as a secondary layer, but these ten selections bring them to the forefront. Our current catalog features a diverse range of profiles, from the heavy, earthy body typical of wet-hulled processing in Aceh to the cleaner, brighter acidity found in washed lots from Huehuetenango and Quindio. We have included experimental processes alongside traditional methods to capture a wide spectrum of clove, cinnamon, and cardamom characteristics. Roasters like Cravens Brothers Coffee and Equator Coffees anchor this list with consistent, well-developed roasts. Whether you are looking for a seasonal blend or a single-origin lot that highlights these specific aromatics, these coffees represent the highest-scoring options currently available in our inventory. Each selection has been vetted for clarity and intensity of spice.
What to taste for:Look for distinct aromatics like clove, cinnamon, and cardamom that persist through the finish of the cup.
16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index
Brazil Serra Negra
Cupping notes point toward Star Anise, Black Walnut, and Lemon Water.
Minas Gerais, BR
WalnutLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.88/oz
Typical $1.20 to $2.29/oz
Limited comparison
MediumCinnamonCocoa PowderToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.56/oz
Typical $1.25 to $1.99/oz
Broad comparison
Bare-Knuckle Espresso
Think Sweet Pipe Tobacco, Vanilla, and Aromatic.
Medium-LightTobaccoVanilla
49CBI
$2.00/oz
Typical $1.25 to $2.39/oz
Limited comparison
MediumCloveMolassesHoney+1
46CBI
$1.70/oz
Typical $1.39 to $2.65/oz
CinnamonBrown SugarMalt
46CBI
US$1.61/oz
Typical US$1.31 to $2.09/oz
Broad comparison
Nepalese Everest Whole Bean Coffee
Expect Cinnamon, Ginger, and Citrus from this washed lot.
Himalayan, NP · Washed
LightCinnamonGingerOrange+1
46CBI
US$1.51/oz
Typical US$1.93 to $3.68/oz
Limited comparison
Autumn Harvest — Decaf
Cupping notes point toward Sweet and Spicy.
MediumSpiceOverall Sweet
45CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.24 to $2.37/oz
Limited comparison
Autumn Harvest
Think Sweet and Spicy.
MediumPepperOverall Sweet
45CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.31 to $2.50/oz
Limited comparison
MediumSpiceSmokyFloral
45CBI
$1.41/oz
Typical $1.03 to $1.97/oz
Limited comparison
India Monsooned Malabar — Dark Roast
Expect Spice, Nuts, and Sweetness from this wet-hulled lot.
India · Wet-Hulled
DarkSpiceNuttyOverall Sweet
44CBI
$2.30/oz
Typical $1.28 to $2.44/oz
Skookum Blend — Decaf
Expect Spicy Notes and Rich Earthiness from this washed lot.
Central/South America · Washed
Medium-DarkSpiceOther
43CBI
$1.19/oz
MediumCinnamonNuttyOverall Sweet
43CBI
$1.50/oz
Typical $1.10 to $2.10/oz
Limited comparison
MediumSpices
43CBI
$1.46/oz
Typical $1.00 to $1.91/oz
Limited comparison
MediumSpice
43CBI
$1.46/oz
Typical $1.01 to $1.92/oz
Limited comparison
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