Cherrybook.
De Mello Coffee

Costa Rica La Pacaya Cinnamon

Anaerobic NaturalMedium-Light77Strong
Costa Rica La Pacaya Cinnamon by De Mello Coffee
Farm / Co-op
La Pacaya
Altitude
1700–1900 m
Varietals
catuai
Harvest
—
Weight
227g
Bag price
CAD 33.00
Price / oz
$2.90/oz
Brew
—

from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

As cupped

cinnamon roll

Buy on De Mello Coffee →

Price and availability set by the roaster.

Save at De Mello CoffeeFree shipping over $45

Cherry's Index

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

77

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.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings

  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 30% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    70/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 82.7 shrunk to 77.0 at 83% confidence = 77.

Flavor wheelestimated

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.

Build the flight

Reference · About the varietal & origin

About De Mello Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

De Mello is widely recognized as a staple Toronto roaster and a frequent recommendation in Canadian coffee discussions. Users appreciate their diverse range of offerings, from approachable blends like 'Gentlemen' and 'Dancing Goats' to more experimental light roasts. While some users find their lighter roasts challenging to dial in or overly acidic, the community generally views them as a high-quality, reliable roaster with excellent customer engagement.

Toronto staple roasterpopular blends like Gentlemen and Dancing Goatsfrequent sales and promotionsengaging customer servicechallenging but rewarding light roastswidely recommended for locals and visitors
Threads cited (8)

On YouTube

6 videos · 26k combined views

Outside coverage consistently portrays De Mello Coffee as a brand deeply rooted in the technical expertise and personal journey of its founder, Felix Cha. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's focus on achieving balance and sweetness in their flavor profiles. The brand is recognized for its commitment to transparency and a rigorous approach to coffee education and sensory evaluation. Coverage highlights their evolution from a small shop to a respected industry name through a philosophy of doing what they love.

Focus on sweetness and balanceDeep technical coffee knowledgeEmphasis on sensory trainingTransparent sourcing philosophyFounder driven brand identity

From De Mello Coffee

Coverage from others

← Back to browse

De Mello Coffee

$2.90/oz· 33 CAD/bag

Buy →