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Flower Child Coffee

Sergio Caro

WashedLight78Strong
Sergio Caro by Flower Child Coffee
Producer
Sergio Caro
Farm / Co-op
Los Pinos
Process
Washed
Altitude
2380–2380 m
Varietals
other
Harvest
2025
Weight
265g
Bag price
$32.00
Price / oz
$3.42/oz
Brew
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As cupped

plum · nectarine · berry preserves · berry sweetness · silky grape texture · black plum · elegant florality · dark berries · grapes · lavender syrup · pear reduction

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Batch roasted weekly · ships in ~2d

Roasted on a scheduled weekly rhythm. Very fresh if you order right after a roast day; less so near the end of the cycle.

“Roasts are every Monday. Shipped on Tuesdays. Order by Sunday for next Monday's Roast.” source ↗

Cherry's Index

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

78

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

  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    100/ 15% weight
  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 55% weight

Renormalized base 83.3 shrunk to 77.5 at 83% confidence = 78.

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About Flower Child Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Flower Child Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts as a high-quality roaster, frequently mentioned alongside other respected specialty roasters like Sey and Prodigal. Users appreciate their offerings, though discussions often focus on the roaster as part of a broader exploration of light roast profiles or as a benchmark for quality. There is no evidence of negative sentiment or quality issues; rather, the roaster is treated as a reliable source for specialty coffee.

high-quality specialty coffeefrequently grouped with top-tier roasterspopular among light roast enthusiastsreliable subscription option
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On YouTube

7 videos · 42k combined views

Outside coverage consistently portrays Flower Child Coffee as a roaster deeply focused on technical precision and the pursuit of clean cup profiles. Reviewers highlight the co-founder's extensive behind-the-scenes industry experience and his meticulous approach to roasting, which prioritizes full development without sugar degradation. The roaster is noted for offering high-quality, complex coffees that provide significant value to the consumer. Coverage also emphasizes the roaster's commitment to educating customers on the nuances of processing and the evolution of flavor over time.

Meticulous bean sorting practicesFocus on high clarity and bodyFull development without caramelizationEmphasis on clean cup profilesDeep technical industry expertiseHigh value for premium quality

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Flower Child Coffee

$3.42/oz· $32/bag

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