Heat Wave
Ethiopia & Colombia Blend
WashedMedium
Cherrybook Index
46sparse
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
$1.12/oz$14.00 for 354g
this lot $1.12$1.04$1.99
Typical band for this profile $1.04 to $1.99 (washed single-origin lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); USD listings; medium roast in stock). Where it sits
Catalog summary
A washed lot, not yet indexed (2 of 7 signals on file) and priced inside the typical band for its listed profile.
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
Price and availability set by the roaster.
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Cherrybook last checked this listing yesterday.
Roaster’s notes
almond · cherry · citrus · peach · brown sugar
- Fruit
- Citrus
- Cocoa and nut
- 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
- —
- Producer
- —
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1500–2100 m
- Varietals
- —
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 354g
- Bag price
- $14.00
- Price / oz
- $1.12/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Price contextmodeled
A modeled range and current prices for comparable listings.
$1.12/oz
typically $1.04 to $1.99
Where it sits
85 washed single-origin lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); USD listings; medium roast in stock
typical band this lot
Limited listing details: 1st percentile of 85 washed single-origin lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); USD listings; medium roast in stock right now.
Some variety, process or origin details are missing. This comparison does not qualify the coffee for a value recommendation.
What moves this price
cheaper×1.00pricier
- Roaster brand and sourcing×0.79
- Origin not listed×0.93
- Washed process×0.95
- Variety not listed×0.96
At 354 g, this bag runs about 3% less per ounce than a typical 287 g bag; that is pack size, not the coffee.
How this estimate works
A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what a coffee with these listed attributes typically sells for per ounce. Each multiplier compares one trait against the average lot in this market; the roaster line covers brand and sourcing together, which this model cannot separate. Bag size is shown separately, priced at the rate observed across sizes of the same coffee, because it says nothing about the coffee itself. The distribution counts every in-stock listing in the comparison group, with at least 15 listings from three roasters and no roaster supplying more than 60% of it. Decaf, blends, variety segments, processing families and bag formats stay separate. Origin, roast and selling currency can broaden as the group label indicates. Prices are converted to USD per ounce; shipping and differences in tax treatment are not adjusted. The model reads listed attributes only: the quality of the specific lot in the bag is not observable, so a price above the typical band is not evidence of overpricing.
Some listing details are missing or have limited model coverage, so the typical band shown is wider than usual.
Not listed by the roaster: origin, variety
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
46
Sparse signal
Confidence2 of 7 signals on file
Score is heavily shrunk toward 50; treat as a placeholder until more sources arrive.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 23% 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 43% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
The math on file: renormalized base 48.9 shrunk to 49.4 + bonuses = 46.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 50/ 78% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 45/ 22% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
- +-5Stale-stock demotionThis lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 4
- Body
- 3
- Sweetness
- 4
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 4
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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About Backyard Beans Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Polarizing· sentiment 50/100
One thread author reports using the Equilibrium Half Decaf blend for afternoon and late morning brews, noting it is a bit dark for their taste but not bad. Another thread author considering purchases mentions that the roaster offers Ethiopian, Costa Rica, and Honduran naturals that look solid.
Equilibrium Half Decafnaturals
Threads cited (2)
- r/pourover · 5↑ · Half Decaf?
Saw a bag of Backyard Beans Equilibrium Half Decaf and have been using it for my afternoon and sometimes late morning brews. It’s a bit dark for my taste but not bad at all. Was wondering if anyone had encountered other roasters who do this. Of course I guess I could just find a good decaf and mix a few regular beans i
- r/pourover · 4↑ · Blueberry/strawberry bombs?
…c blueberry bomb, but also really like strawberry for a similar style coffee but a different lead note. Also not looking to completely break the bank here, let's cap the budget at $30/12oz. Any recs? Looking at backyard beans right now, they have Ethiopian, Costa Rica, and Honduran naturals that all look solid. Thanks
Press · Sprudge
- Backyard Beans Expands Retail Footprint With Launch In The GIANT Company Stores Across Four States2026-07-08·sprudge
Now available in 188 GIANT locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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About this coffee
How to Make Flashed Brewed Iced Coffee
Backyard Beans Coffee Co · 1.1K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeWhat the reviewer said
From Backyard Beans Coffee Co, discussing Heat Wave:
“So I'm brewing today our shore traffic. This is our summer blend that's available until the end of August.”
“flash brew it really helps the acidity to pop. So it's just like fresh hot coffee only iced.”
Tasting notes mentioned: almond · brown sugar · peach
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