89Expect Tepache, Mango Smoothie, and Natural Wine from this anaerobic natural.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightFermentedMangoWiney+1
COE #1 · 2021
$3.20/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
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87Expect Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT · Washed
LightCherryBananaVanilla+2
Buyer 4.9 (17)
$1.49/oz
87Washed lot with Peach, Honey, and Hibiscus in the cup.
EC · Washed
LightPeachHoneyHibiscus+1
COE #3 · 2020
$3.45/oz
87Anaerobic Washed lot with Blackberry, Brown Sugar, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightBlackberryBrown SugarFloral
Buyer 4.9 (9)
$2.10/oz
87Syrupy Sweetness, Hazelnut, and Cherry on a washed build.
Matagalpa, NI · Washed
LightSyrupHazelnutCherry+3
Buyer 5.0 (20)
$1.64/oz
87Expect Dried Fig, Vanilla, and Intense from this natural.
West Valley, CR · Natural
Medium-LightFigStrawberryVanilla
Buyer 4.7 (38)
$2.09/oz
86Natural lot with Cherry, Violets, and Oolong Tea in the cup.
PA · Natural
Medium-LightCherryFloralTea Like+2
Buyer 4.9 (15)
$2.23/oz
86Expect Brown Sugar, Fresh Cream, and Orange Blossom from this washed.
Atitlán, GT · Washed
LightBrown SugarCreamJasmine
Buyer 4.8 (12)
$1.50/oz
85Raspberry, Key Lime, and Maple Syrup on a anaerobic natural build.
CO · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightRaspberryLimeMaple Syrup
Buyer 5.0 (8)
$2.29/oz
84Perfumed Jasmine Floral Notes, Lemon Blossom, and Plumeria on a anaerobic natural build.
Boquete, PA · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightJasmineLemonFloral+5
SCA 98.0
$54.20/oz
84Washed 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
84Tropical Fruits, Hibiscus, and Tiki Spices on a natural build.
Saraguro, EC · Natural
LightTropical FruitHibiscusSpice
ROTY 2021 roaster
$3.75/oz
84Anaerobic Natural lot with Guava, Banana, and Mango in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightGuavaBananaMango
Buyer 4.9 (12)
$2.80/oz
84Washed lot with Mandarin, Bergamot, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Volcan, PA · Washed
Medium-LightTangerineBergamotOrange Blossom
COE #2 · 2021
$6.26/oz
84Expect Sweet Tea, Orange, and Almond from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightTea LikeOrangeAlmond+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
$3.45/oz
84Nectarine, White Flower, and Blackberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightPeachFloralBlackberry+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
$2.91/oz
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