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Thailand - Khun Lao: Black Honey, Chiang Mai

Black HoneyCherry’s Index 83
Thailand - Khun Lao: Black Honey, Chiang Mai by 3fe
Farm / Co-op
Khun Lao
Altitude
1100–1100 m
Varietals
other
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
EUR 13.00
Price / oz
$1.71/oz
Brew
—

As cupped

red wine · dark chocolate · nutmeg

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Cherry's Index

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

83

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
    95/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    90/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    80/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 90.0 shrunk to 83.0 at 83% confidence = 83.

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About 3fe

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 90/100

3fe is widely recognized as a cornerstone of the Dublin specialty coffee scene and is highly respected within the global coffee community. 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 grouped with other top-tier international roasters, reflecting their strong reputation for quality and expertise.

highly respected Dublin roasterexcellent educational resourcesinfluential industry leadershipfrequently recommended for trainingglobal specialty coffee staple
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On YouTube

5 videos · 15k 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 economic sustainability of the coffee business. While recognized for technical precision and high-quality single-origin offerings, the brand is frequently praised for its inclusive, community-focused atmosphere that transcends typical hipster cafe stereotypes.

Emphasis on staff and team cultureFocus on economic sustainability in coffeeOperational transparency and business educationTechnical consistency in filter serviceInclusive and diverse customer baseFoundational influence of competition background

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