Peru San Ignacio — Filter
Single Origin Filter
WashedMedium-LightNorthscore 75
- Origin
- Cajamarca, PE
- Producer
- Jenny Aracely Carhuapoma
- Farm / Co-op
- Finca El Cautivo
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1866–1890 m
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 170g
- Bag price
- $20.00
- Price / oz
- $3.33/oz
- Brew
- filter
As cupped
milk chocolate · orange · red apple · caramel-like sweetness
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Northscore
Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology
75
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.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings
- 85/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 80/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 75/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Renormalized base 80.8 shrunk to 75.4 at 83% confidence = 75.
Sensory profileestimated
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Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
Taste this against three others Cherry picks.
Brew a set side-by-side. Cherry varies the picks along axes that pair with this lot; origin, process, roast, or producer; so you learn the difference, not just drink four good cups.
Reference · About the varietal & origin
About 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
49th Parallel is widely recognized as a staple Canadian roaster, particularly in the West. While they are a go-to for many, community discussion often centers on the importance of freshness, with users noting that bags purchased from grocery stores can be inconsistent or aged. Their 'Old School Espresso' blend is frequently cited as a reliable, classic profile, though some users have found their darker roasts less appealing depending on personal taste preferences.
staple Canadian roastergrocery store freshness concernsreliable 'Old School' espresso blendwell-known but often compared to newer local roasters
Threads cited (10)
- r/espresso · 173↑ · Upgraded from the BBE and I’m a little overwhelmed
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- r/espresso · 70↑ · Old School Espresso from 49th Parallel 👌
- r/espresso · 63↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
- r/Coffee · 56↑ · 50 Coffee Roasters to Follow on Instagram
- r/Coffee · 38↑ · The worldwide guide to good Cafés and Coffee Shops according to /r/coffee.
- r/Coffee · 35↑ · [Question] Baristas and other pros: how can one deliver feedback without coming across as
- r/pourover · 28↑ · Coffee report from Montreal, Eastern Townships
- r/Coffee · 21↑ · I want to enjoy Coffee that isn't instant.
- r/Coffee · 20↑ · Taste difference between Fridge and RT with Cold Brew [I find it different]
On YouTube
1 video · 4k combined views
Outside coverage highlights 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters as a company with the scale and resources to prioritize dedicated green coffee sourcing. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's commitment to deep relationships with producers in regions like Ethiopia and Central America. The company is portrayed as having a professionalized approach to supply chain management that allows for significant investment in origin partnerships.
Dedicated green coffee sourcing rolesDirect producer relationship focusScale-enabled origin investmentExpertise in small-scale farming challenges
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