Friend Zone Decaf
Water Process Decaf
NaturalDarkDecaf
Cherrybook Index
62sparse
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
$1.74/oz$17.40 for 283g
this lot $1.74$1.54$2.94
Typical band for this profile $1.54 to $2.94 (natural decaf lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); across markets in stock). Where it sits
Catalog summary
A natural lot from Guji, Ethiopia, 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 6 days ago.
Roaster’s notes
strawberry jam · cacao nib · molasses
- Fruit
- Cocoa and nut
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
- Guji, ET
- Producer
- —
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Natural
- Altitude
- 2200 m
- Varietals
- —
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 283g
- Bag price
- $17.40
- Price / oz
- $1.74/oz
- Brew
- espresso, filter
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.
$1.74/oz
typically $1.54 to $2.94
Where it sits
19 natural decaf lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); across markets in stock
typical band this lot
Limited listing details: 47th percentile of 19 natural decaf lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); across markets 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
- High altitude (2200 m)×1.09
- Dark roast×0.96
- Variety not listed×0.96
- Decaf×0.96
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: variety
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
62
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 79.4 shrunk to 66.9 + bonuses = 62.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 89/ 78% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 45/ 22% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +-5Stale-stock demotionThis lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 2
- Body
- 4
- Sweetness
- 4
- Balance
- 3
- Clean
- 3
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Cat & Cloud Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 89/100
Three independent Reddit threads give Cat & Cloud a strongly favorable picture. Drinkers praised an intensely berry-forward Ethiopia, improving flavor from The Answer, and included the roaster among choices they enjoy.
berry-forward EthiopiaThe Answerenjoyed roaster
Threads cited (3)
- r/Coffee · 246↑ · Recommendations for VERY fruity beans?
I just finished a bag of Cat and Cloud’s Ethiopia Kercha Natural, and found it to be intensely berry flavored—no subtlety at all, it was great for introducing family to black coffee that doesn’t taste like how they expect coffee to taste (burned and bitter). I also agree with the recommendation for Happy Mug’s Ethiopia
- r/espresso · 193↑ · First latte with Cat and Cloud The Answer
First latte with Cat and Cloud The Answer Really enjoying it. Beans were too fresh when I first got them but now they are really starting to taste great
- r/pourover · 51↑ · The REAL Top 50 Roasters of 2023 List
Ruby, Cat & Cloud, Coava, Sightglass, Velton's...a few that I enjoy.
On YouTube
Watch the reviews
About this coffee
Cat & Cloud New Store + Coffee Roaster Burner Jet Removal
RealChrisBaca · 28.9K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeWhat the reviewer said
From RealChrisBaca, discussing Friend Zone Decaf:
“That's Jen Swanson, no relation to Barry.”
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