90Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Buyer 4.9 (17)
$1.53/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
The best specialty coffees under $20 per bag
Finding high-quality coffee for under $20 a bag is a challenge in the current market, but our catalog currently holds 20 lots that meet this criteria. The selection is dominated by washed processes, which account for 12 of these options, followed by four natural and one honey-processed lot. You will find classic varieties like Caturra, Bourbon, and Typica throughout the list, alongside three Geisha lots. Geographically, the coffees span regions from Huila and Antioquia to Kayanza and Cerrado. Roasters like Dear Green Coffee Roasters, Red Bay Coffee, and Stone Street Coffee provide the bulk of these selections. These coffees represent the highest-scoring options on our composite that remain accessible in price. We have curated this list to help you find reliable daily drinkers without compromising on quality.
What to taste for:Look for clean acidity in the washed lots and balanced sweetness in the Brazilian selections.
24 live picks · ranked by Cherry's Index
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87Washed lot with Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
La Convencion, PE · Washed
Medium-LightMaple SyrupAlmondLemon
ROTY 2025 roaster
$1.56/oz
87Expect Campfire, Burnt Caramel, and Chocolate from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkCaramelizedChocolateSpice
Buyer 5.0 (15)
$1.48/oz
86Expect Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Raisin from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
CaramelMilk ChocolateRaisin
Buyer 5.0 (40)
$1.44/oz
85Washed lot with Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkToffeeDark ChocolateAlmond
Buyer 4.9 (39)
$1.16/oz
85Expect S'mores, Baker's Chocolate, and Molasses from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkS MoresChocolateMolasses
Buyer 4.9 (36)
$1.44/oz
84Expect Chocolate, Cranberry, and Velvety from this washed.
Huye, RW · Washed
MediumChocolateCranberry
Buyer 4.8 (10)
$2.10/oz
84Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon on a washed build.
PE · Washed
Medium-LightMaple SyrupAlmondLemon
ROTY 2019 roaster
$1.56/oz
83Washed lot with Heavy Body, Port Wine, and Molasses in the cup.
ET · Washed
Medium-DarkMolassesWineyToffee+3
Buyer 5.0 (87)
$1.25/oz
83Stone Fruit, Walnut, and Well Balanced on a washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
MediumStone FruitWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.01/oz
83Expect Blackberry, Nougat, and Plush from this natural.
West Java, ID · Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryNougat
Buyer 4.6 (17)
$2.45/oz
83Expect Dried Fruits, Black Licorice, and Bakers Chocolate from this wet-hulled.
Sumatra, ID · Wet-Hulled
Medium-DarkDried FruitAniseDark Chocolate+4
Buyer 5.0 (21)
$1.30/oz
83Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Chamomile, and Lactic in the cup.
Alta Mogiana, BR · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryChamomileYogurt
Buyer 4.6 (5)
$2.42/oz
82Nougat, Raspberry Jam, and Dark Caramel on a washed natural blend build.
Washed Natural Blend
Medium-DarkNougatRaspberryCaramel+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.67/oz
82Expect Chocolate, Nuts, and Fruit from this washed.
NI · Washed
MediumChocolateNuttyOther Fruit
Buyer 5.0 (21)
$1.30/oz
82Citrus, Tangerine, and Green Apple on a washed build.
Amazonas, PE · Washed
MediumCitrusOrangeApple
Buyer 5.0 (11)
$1.30/oz
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