Cherry's PickExpect Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT / Washed
LightCherryBananaVanilla+2
Buyer 4.9 (17)
$1.49/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
The best light-roast specialty coffees in our catalog
Light roasts demand precision. In this collection of twenty coffees, we focus on clarity and acidity. The vast majority of these lots are washed, which highlights the inherent characteristics of the bean rather than the roast profile. You will find a heavy representation of classic varieties like Caturra, Bourbon, and Typica, alongside a few Geisha lots for added complexity. George Howell Coffee provides the bulk of these selections, though we also feature roasts from Nossa Familia, Sightglass, Wonderstate, and The Barn. Regional highlights range from the high-altitude farms of Huila to the distinct microclimates of Nyamasheke and Matagalpa. These coffees represent the highest-scoring light roasts currently in our catalog, chosen for their clean finish and vibrant, fruit-forward profiles.
What to taste for:Look for bright, crisp acidity and a clean finish that highlights the specific terroir of the growing region.
24 live picks · ranked by Cherry's Index
Cherry's Pick
Cherry's PickSyrupy Sweetness, Hazelnut, and Cherry on a washed build.
Matagalpa, NI / Washed
LightSyrupHazelnutCherry+3
Buyer 5.0 (19)
$1.64/oz
Cherry's PickExpect Brown Sugar, Fresh Cream, and Orange Blossom from this washed.
Atitlán, GT / Washed
LightBrown SugarCreamJasmine
Buyer 4.8 (12)
$1.50/oz
Cherry's PickRaspberry, Key Lime, and Maple Syrup on a anaerobic natural build.
CO / Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightRaspberryLimeMaple Syrup
Buyer 5.0 (8)
$2.29/oz
Cherry's PickCherry, White Honey, and Rose on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
LightCherryHoneyRose
ROTY 2017 roaster
$5.25/oz
Cherry's PickPlum, Black Tea, and Orange on a washed build.
Nyamasheke, RW / Washed
LightPlumBlack TeaOrange
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
Cherry's PickWashed 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
Cherry's PickOrange, Maple Syrup, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Frailes, CR / Washed
LightOrangeMaple SyrupMilk Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
Cherry's PickClove, Butterscotch, and Blueberry on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR / Natural
LightCloveButterscotchBlueberry+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
Cherry's PickExpect Orange, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Dota, CR / Washed
LightOrangeCherryDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.75/oz
Cherry's PickRose, Peach, and Plum on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT / Washed
LightRosePeachPlum
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
Cherry's PickWashed lot with Black Currant, Brown Sugar, and Dates in the cup.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
LightBlack CurrantBrown SugarDate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/oz
Cherry's PickWashed lot with Tangerine, Molasses, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
San Martin, Jilotepeque, GT / Washed
LightChocolateMolassesTangerine
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.83/oz
Cherry's PickAnaerobic Natural lot with Guava, Banana, and Mango in the cup.
Tolima, CO / Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightGuavaBananaMango
Buyer 5.0 (6)
$2.80/oz
Cherry's PickGuava, Persimmon, and Milk Chocolate on a natural build.
Chiapas, MX / Natural
Medium-LightOther FruitPeachChocolate
Buyer 4.6 (15)
$4.13/oz
Cherry's PickPeach, Honey, and Cherry on a washed build.
Southern Nations, ET / Washed
LightPeachHoneyCherry+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
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