Chrysanthemum coffee in London
2 speciality roasts from 1 London roaster feature chrysanthemum notes.
Chrysanthemum in the cup presents as a delicate, subtly sweet floral note with a gentle bitterness underneath, reminiscent of chrysanthemum tea rather than the raw flower itself. The sensation is soft and clean, sitting somewhere between white florals and light herbal qualities, without the heavier perfume associated with jasmine or rose. It typically arises from specific aromatic compounds, particularly linalool and certain terpenes, that develop in high-altitude beans and are best preserved through light roasting.
Chrysanthemum in coffee presents as a delicate, floral quality with a soft, almost herbal brightness that lingers gently on the palate. It appears in washed coffees from Ethiopia and Panama, where careful processing preserves the bean's more nuanced aromatic compounds. In London, this note remains genuinely rare, with just two roasts carrying it, both from KillBean.
Top rated chrysanthemum coffee roasts in London
Speciality roasts carrying chrysanthemum notes, ordered by community rating.
Roasters producing chrysanthemum coffee
London roasters with the most approved coffees carrying chrysanthemum notes.
Flavours that pair with chrysanthemum
Notes that most commonly appear alongside chrysanthemum in the same roasts.
Where chrysanthemum coffee comes from
Origin countries that most often produce chrysanthemum-forward coffees among London roasts.
How chrysanthemum coffee is processed
Processing methods associated with chrysanthemum notes in London roasts.
How chrysanthemum notes develop
This note is typically associated with high-grown coffees from East Asia and parts of East Africa, with Yunnan province in China and some Ethiopian naturals often cited as examples. Washed processing tends to allow the note to express with greater clarity, though light naturals can also produce it alongside complementary fruit tones. Cooler growing temperatures and volcanic soils are often factors in the bean's development of the floral aromatics that give rise to this character.
What to look for
When scanning a bag or menu, look for tasting notes that reference florals alongside descriptors such as white tea, chamomile, or delicate stone fruit, as chrysanthemum rarely appears in isolation. Filter brewing methods, particularly pour-over styles such as V60 or Chemex, tend to highlight this note well, as they preserve aromatic complexity without introducing additional bitterness. A coarser grind and water temperature towards the lower end of the brewing range, around 90 to 92 degrees Celsius, can help lift these subtler floral qualities.
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