Fig coffee in London
6 speciality roasts from 5 London roasters feature fig notes.
Fig in the cup presents as a soft, jammy sweetness with a slightly earthy depth, somewhere between dried fig's concentrated sugar and the subtle tannic quality of fresh fig skin. It sits closer to the fruit-preserve end of the flavour spectrum than brighter citrus or stone fruit notes, lending a rounded, almost syrupy body to the finish. This character typically develops through natural or anaerobic processing, where extended contact between the coffee cherry's sugars and the green bean encourages fermentation-derived compounds that mirror the flavour profile of dried or overripe fruit.
Fig brings a subtle sweetness and earthy richness to coffee, reminiscent of dried fruit with gentle honeyed undertones. This flavour note most frequently emerges from beans sourced in Costa Rica, Brazil and Rwanda, where natural and anaerobic processing methods coax out these deeper characteristics. Across London, five roasters craft fig-forward coffees, with Kiss the Hippo, Horsham and Nomad among those exploring this intriguing profile.
Top rated fig coffee roasts in London
Speciality roasts carrying fig notes, ordered by community rating.
Roasters producing fig coffee
London roasters with the most approved coffees carrying fig notes.
Flavours that pair with fig
Notes that most commonly appear alongside fig in the same roasts.
Where fig coffee comes from
Origin countries that most often produce fig-forward coffees among London roasts.
How fig coffee is processed
Processing methods associated with fig notes in London roasts.
How fig notes develop
Coffees from Ethiopia, particularly from the Sidama and Guji zones, often carry fig notes alongside other dried fruit and winey qualities, especially when processed naturally. Yemen is another origin where this note appears with some regularity, typically in coffees that have undergone extended drying on the fruit. Central American coffees, particularly from Honduras or Guatemala, can also express fig-like sweetness when processed using natural or honey methods, though here it tends to be quieter and better integrated with chocolate or nutty undertones.
What to look for
On a bag or cafe menu, look for tasting notes that pair fig with descriptors such as date, dried fruit, molasses, dark chocolate, or brown sugar, as these tend to appear together within a similar flavour family. Natural or anaerobic processing declarations are a reliable indicator that the conditions favourable to fig-like notes were present. Brew methods that preserve body and sweetness, such as a cafetiere, Chemex with a heavier filter, or a well-pulled espresso, tend to bring this note forward more clearly than methods that emphasise clarity and brightness.
Find coffee matched to your taste
Take our 60-second flavour quiz and discover roasts across London that are aligned with your palate — including ones carrying fig notes.