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Guatemala - La Soledad: Washed, Caturra & Catuai

Washed78Strong
Guatemala - La Soledad: Washed, Caturra & Catuai by 3fe
Origin
GT
Producer
Raul Pérez
Farm / Co-op
La Soledad
Process
Washed
Altitude
1500–1500 m
Varietals
caturra,catuai
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
EUR 13.00
Price / oz
$1.69/oz
Brew
—

from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

As cupped

blackberry · dried apple · maple syrup

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Cherry's Index

Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology

78

Strong

Preliminary

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals

Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50 — read directionally until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped, the remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.

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  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    70/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 84.2 shrunk to 78.3 at 83% confidence = 78.

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About 3fe

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

3fe is widely recognized in the coffee community as a pillar of the specialty coffee scene in Dublin. They are frequently cited for their educational contributions, including Colin Harmon's influential book on running coffee shops and their well-regarded barista training workshops. The roaster is consistently associated with high-quality standards and is often included in lists of top-tier international roasters.

highly regarded Dublin roasterexcellent educational resourcesinfluential industry leadershipfrequently recommended for trainingconsistent quality reputation
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On YouTube

5 videos · 17k combined views

Outside coverage consistently frames 3fe as a cornerstone of the specialty coffee industry, largely due to the influence and philosophy of founder Colin Harmon. Reviewers emphasize that the roaster's reputation is built on a foundation of operational integrity, team culture, and a commitment to the social experience of the cafe. While technical precision and high-end equipment are noted, third-party observers argue that the brand's true success lies in its ability to foster community and provide practical, sustainable business insights to the wider coffee world.

Emphasis on staff and social environment over technical gearPractical business and economic sustainability focusReputation for operational integrity and team buildingBroad demographic appeal beyond typical hipster stereotypesIndustry-leading expertise in coffee shop managementCommitment to consistency through precise brewing technology

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