Costa Rica Sumava Black Moon 7
Villa Sarchi
NaturalMedium
Cherrybook Index
78Strong
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Preliminary: 3 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
US$1.68/ozEUR 13.00 for 250g
Price position appears once the price model has scored this lot.
Catalog summary
A natural lot from Naranjo, Costa Rica, indexed 78 on preliminary evidence.
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
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Roaster’s notes
pineapple · caramel · spiced rum
- Fruit
- Citrus
- Sugar and spice
Open the flavor wheel
Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.

- Origin
- Naranjo, CR
- Producer
- Francisco Mena
- Farm / Co-op
- Monte Lourdes
- Process
- Natural
- Altitude
- 1600 m
- Varietals
- Villa sarchi
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 250g
- Bag price
- EUR 13.00
- Price / oz
- US$1.68/oz
- Brew
- espresso, filter, immersion
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
78
Strong
Preliminary
Confidence3 of 7 signals on file
Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50; read directionally until more source families land.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 33% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
The math on file: renormalized base 84.1 shrunk to 78.2 = 78.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 90/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 82/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 80/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 4
- Body
- 4
- Sweetness
- 4
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 4
Comps & alternatives
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About 3fe
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 82/100
Two independent Reddit threads describe positive 3fe experiences. One contributor praised its Dublin cafe-roastery and brew class, while another called its coffee amazing and the visit memorable.
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Threads cited (2)
- r/Coffee · 25↑ · Why is the V60 so good (vs Chemex)?
...ntly been having issues with getting a Chemex brew to extract evenly, no matter what I did it just wouldn't extract properly. I was at a brew class on Saturday past at 3FE (www.3fe.com - a wonderful cafe/roastery in Dublin, Ireland), and one of the brew methods we learnt was the V60. I've had a V60 for a year since
- r/Coffee · 20↑ · Best cafes in Edinburgh, Cork, Dublin
Happy to help out! My most memorable experiences from these cities were Lowdown in Edinburgh (awesome coffee + cakes) and 3fe in Dublin (amazing coffee)
On YouTube
5 videos · 15k combined views
Reviewers and interviewers consistently highlight 3fe as a pioneer in Dublin specialty coffee, led by founder Colin Harmon. Outside coverage emphasizes the brand's evolution from a spare-room and apartment setup into an eight-location empire with a global footprint. Reviewers frequently note the vibrant, community-focused atmosphere of their cafes, which attract a diverse local clientele rather than just a niche hipster demographic. Furthermore, observers acknowledge Harmon's influential role in industry education, notably through his book on running coffee shops and discussions on business sustainability.
Pioneering Dublin specialty coffee roasterCommunity-focused cafe culture and diverse clienteleEvolution from spare-room operation to multi-location empireIndustry leadership and influential business writingStrong emphasis on consistency and team building
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