Kenya Kiambu
Seasonal Special
Light
- Origin
- Kiambu, KE
- Producer
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- Farm / Co-op
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- Process
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- Altitude
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- Varietals
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- Harvest
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- Weight
- 340g
- Bag price
- $18.00
- Price / oz
- $1.50/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
As cupped
plum · black tea · brown sugar · grapefruit · tartaric acidity
Price and availability set by the roaster.
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Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
59
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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- 65/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 65/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 40/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Renormalized base 61.2 shrunk to 59.3 at 83% confidence = 59.
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About Colectivo Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 65/100
Colectivo is a well-known regional roaster that serves as an entry point for many into specialty coffee, though it often faces criticism from enthusiasts who have moved toward more modern, light-roast-focused roasters. While some users enjoy their darker roasts, others have expressed disappointment with the quality of their dark roasts and the company's shift toward 'best by' dating rather than 'roasted on' dates. The brand also frequently appears in discussions regarding labor practices and unionization efforts.
regional staple for many coffee drinkerscriticism of 'best by' dating labelspolarizing dark roastsfrequent discussion of labor practicesoften compared to larger chains like Starbucks
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Workers at Colectivo Coffee have won their election to unionize with IBEW, the NLRB ruled
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Colectivo beans shipping "best by" instead of "roasted on"??
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Question - Do you feel a difference in caffeine buzz from cafes vs. home brew?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [Question] How on Earth do I make a decent cup of coffee?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Colectivo a big disappointment?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · How Colectivo Coffee Backed Union Busters to Stop Employees From Unionizing - Eater Chicag
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Third wave coffee that isn't so.. third wavy?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Which Sumatra to Buy?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Sharing the fruits of my labor
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Trouble With Aeropress
On YouTube
2 videos · 4k combined views
Outside coverage of Colectivo Coffee focuses on its dual identity as a prominent regional brand and a site of significant labor activism. Reviewers highlight the company's long-standing visual identity and deep roots in the Milwaukee community. Simultaneously, independent reporting emphasizes the internal friction caused by recent unionization efforts. The brand is recognized for its longevity and distinct aesthetic rather than strictly for its coffee profile.
Strong Milwaukee community identityIconic and vibrant packaging designSignificant labor unionization effortsLong-term employee tenure and historyRegional chain expansion challenges
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