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Kuma Coffee

Colombia El Encanto

WashedMedium-Light77Cherry's Index

Cup profile

purple grape · hibiscus · dark chocolate

Colombia El Encanto by Kuma Coffee
Farm / Co-op
Finca El Encanto
Process
Washed
Altitude
1900–1900 m
Harvest
2025
Weight
345g
Bag price
$26.00
Price / oz
$2.14/oz
Brew
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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.

How confidence affects the score

Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.

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

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    80/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    80/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 83.0 shrunk to 77.3 at 83% confidence = 77.

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About Kuma Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100

Kuma Coffee is consistently regarded as a high-quality roaster within the community. They are frequently mentioned alongside other respected specialty roasters and are specifically praised for their decaf offerings and espresso blends like Red Bear. Users appreciate their consistency and quality, often citing them as a go-to recommendation for those seeking reliable, well-roasted beans.

high-quality specialty roasterreliable decaf optionswell-regarded espresso blendsconsistent roast qualityfrequently recommended alongside top-tier roasters
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On YouTube

3 videos · 14k combined views

Outside coverage consistently characterizes Kuma Coffee as a modest, Seattle-based operation that prioritizes substance over marketing. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's commitment to direct, high-premium relationships with farmers, which they credit for the exceptional quality of the final product. The brand is frequently noted for its reliance on organic, word-of-mouth growth rather than traditional advertising.

Direct farmer relationshipsMinimalist marketing approachSmall-team roasting operationsQuality-focused premium pricingQuiet industry reputation

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