Colombia Carmen Canchala
WashedLight74Noted

- Origin
- Nariño, CO
- Producer
- Carmen Canchala
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1800–2300 m
- Varietals
- castillo
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 312g
- Bag price
- $32.30
- Price / oz
- $2.94/oz
- Brew
- filter
As cupped
dried cranberry · nectarine · tropical
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Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
74
Noted
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
- 65/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Renormalized base 79.2 shrunk to 74.1 at 83% confidence = 74.
Sensory profile
Flavor wheel
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 Cat & Cloud Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Cat & Cloud is recognized as a well-established roaster within the specialty coffee community. Discussions often highlight their signature blends, such as "The Answer," which is frequently mentioned in the context of espresso preparation. While they are a staple for many home brewers, their brand recognition is also tied to notable industry news, such as their legal dispute with Caterpillar Inc. Overall, they are viewed as a reliable and accessible roaster for those seeking quality beans.
popular espresso blendsreliable home brewing optionwell-known industry presencefrequent inclusion in coffee hauls
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · 490↑ · I put coffee in the blender so you wouldn't have to
- r/Coffee · 394↑ · Tokyo coffee scene: my impressions / little guide
- r/Coffee · 271↑ · Recommendations for VERY fruity beans?
- r/Coffee · 236↑ · Cat & Cloud is being sued by Caterpillar Inc.
- r/espresso · 192↑ · First latte with Cat and Cloud The Answer
- r/Coffee · 178↑ · The Moderation Situation
- r/pourover · 114↑ · I need help identifying when this coffee was bought.
- r/pourover · 114↑ · It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Coffee Haul)
- r/pourover · 105↑ · Made a paper cup collage!
- r/pourover · 84↑ · The REAL Top 50 Roasters of 2023 List
On YouTube
8 videos · 217k combined views
Outside coverage of Cat & Cloud Coffee focuses heavily on the company's internal culture and operational philosophy. Reviewers highlight the roaster's commitment to staff development and the intentionality behind their daily business practices. The brand is portrayed as a workplace that prioritizes supportive team dynamics and consistent professional standards.
Emphasis on workplace cultureIntentional daily operationsSupportive team environmentFocus on staff communicationProfessionalism in service
Coverage from others
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Cat & Cloud Coffee
$2.94/oz· $32/bag