Novacella Decaf
Medium-DarkDecaf
Cup profile
nutmeg · cocoa powder · candied orange
- Citrus
- Cocoa and nut
- Sugar and spice
- Origin
- Huila, CO
- Producer
- —
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- —
- Altitude
- 1600–1750 m
- Varietals
- —
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 340g
- Bag price
- $20.00
- Price / oz
- $1.67/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Price and availability set by the roaster.
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Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
39
Confident
Confidence53% coverage / 4 of 7 signals
Enough independent signal to score at face value; no shrinkage applied.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 0% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
Missing: SCA grade, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings
- 75/ 34% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 75/ 19% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 35/ 9% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
- 0/ 38% weightCoffee ReviewMean score from coffeereview.com
Bonuses applied
- +-4Stale-stock demotionThis lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
Base weighted score: 42.9 + bonuses = 39
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 2
- Body
- 4
- Sweetness
- 3
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 4
Flavor wheelestimated
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Caffe Vita
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Caffe Vita is recognized by community members as a solid, well-loved Pacific Northwest roaster, with particular praise for blends like Cafe Del Sol and Caffe Luna. While one user noted their Guatemalan FNV wasn't a hit with a Starbucks-loving partner, fans express strong loyalty, sharing brewing tips for enjoying their espresso and filter offerings at home.
Seattle-based roasterpopular espresso blendsPNW favoritegood for traditional palates
On YouTube
2 videos · 3k combined views
Coverage of Caffe Vita highlights their commitment to traditional batch roasting using vintage machinery without automated computer controls. Outside observers emphasize their reliance on old-world skill and hands-on craftsmanship in the roasting process. The roaster's approach centers on intentional green bean selection and custom blending philosophies.
Vintage Probat roastersNo computer automationOld-world craftsmanshipHands-on batch roasting