Wilton Benitez Yellow Bourbon
Yellow Plum, Rosemary, and Violet on a experimental build.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
LightPlumHerbFloral+2
COE #1 · 2021
85
$2.25/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
Colombia El Paraiso Letty Gesha
Experimental lot with Peach, Yogurt, and Red Grape in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
LightPeachGrapeMango+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
84
$8.18/oz
Ecuador La Papaya Typica
Washed lot with Peach, Honey, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, EC · Washed
LightPeachHoneyHibiscus+1
COE #3 · 2020
84
$3.45/oz
LightFloralCherryPlum+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
83
$5.62/oz
Colombia Altos de Quitumpamba Chiroso
Expect Lemongrass, Pear, and Honeysuckle from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
LightPearHoneysuckleYuzu
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$4.72/oz
Medium-LightPeachTea LikeFloral
Buyer 5.0 (5)
83
$2.17/oz
LightOrangeAlmondRose
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$3.45/oz
Colombia Benjamin Tunubala Pink Bourbon
Red Apple, Black Tea, and Pear on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
LightAppleBlack TeaPear+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$3.45/oz
Nirvana Gesha
Anaerobic Natural lot with Kiwi, Peach, and Merlot Grape in the cup.
PA · Anaerobic Natural
LightKiwiPeachGrape
COE #2 · 2021
82
$6.23/oz
Konga — Espresso
Expect Apricot Jam, Black Tea, and Silky from this natural.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
Medium-LightPeachBlack TeaBergamot+3
Buyer 4.8 (5)
81
$2.29/oz
Colombia El Vergel Yirgacheffe Natural
Strawberry, Dark Chocolate, and Acai on a anaerobic natural build.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightStrawberryDark ChocolatePlum
ROTY 2021 roaster
81
$6.36/oz
Yungilla Sidra
Natural lot with Peach, Cinnamon, and Ripe Strawberry in the cup.
Yunguilla, EC · Natural
LightPeachCinnamonStrawberry
COE #3 · 2020
81
$3.00/oz
Medium-LightStrawberryGrapeApple
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$2.22/oz
Lolly Drop Espresso
Anaerobic Washed lot with Blackberry, Brown Sugar, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightBlackberryBrown SugarFloral
Buyer 4.9 (9)
80
$2.10/oz
LightRoseHoneyCherry
ROTY 2017 roaster
80
$3.50/oz
LightPlumPeachRose
ROTY 2017 roaster
80
$2.42/oz
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