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Ethiopia Shakiso

WashedLight75Strong
Ethiopia Shakiso by Cat & Cloud Coffee
Origin
Guji, ET
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
1600–2200 m
Varietals
heirloom
Harvest
—
Weight
312g
Bag price
$23.70
Price / oz
$2.15/oz
Brew
filter, espresso, immersion

As cupped

white peach · lemon bar · jasmine · creamy · buttery · tea-like florality

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Cherry's Index

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

75

Strong

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
    85/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    80/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    75/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 80.8 shrunk to 75.4 at 83% confidence = 75.

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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
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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

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