Colombia CGLE 17 Washed
WashedLight80Cherry's Index
Cup profile
jasmine · citrus · herbal · black tea
- Citrus
- Floral
- Unclassified

- Origin
- Valle del Cauca, CO
- Producer
- Cafe Granja La Esperanza
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1800–1800 m
- Varietals
- other
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 100g
- Bag price
- DKK 349.00
- Price / oz
- $15.07/oz
- Brew
- filter, espresso
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Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
80
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
- 90/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 85/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 70/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
Renormalized base 84.2 shrunk to 78.3 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 80.
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 4
- Body
- 1
- Sweetness
- 3
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 5
Flavor wheelestimated
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
Taste this against three others Cherry picks.
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About La Cabra
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
La Cabra is widely recognized in the specialty coffee community as a premier Nordic-style roaster. They are frequently grouped with other top-tier roasters like Sey, April, and Coffee Collective, and are often cited as a benchmark for light roast profiles. While some users note that their coffees require specific water chemistry and extended rest periods to shine, they maintain a strong reputation among enthusiasts who appreciate their bright, delicate flavor profiles.
Nordic light roast stylerequires specific water chemistrybenefits from extended restfrequent subscription choicehighly regarded by enthusiasts
Threads cited (10)
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- r/pourover · ↑ · New La Cabra just dropped
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Advent Calendar Thread
Press · Sprudge
- Project III: A New Collaborative Tasting Experience From Phil & Sebastian, Onyx Coffee Lab, And La Cabra2025-11-05·sprudge
Project III is currently available for pre-order.
On YouTube
8 videos · 1728k combined views
Reviewers consistently describe La Cabra as a pioneering Danish specialty roaster known for its light roast profiles, origin transparency, and Scandinavian coffee philosophy. Outside coverage highlights their minimalist retail spaces and international expansion into cities like New York City and Bangkok. Reviewers frequently emphasize their dedication to showcasing terroir and farmer stories alongside a celebrated artisanal baking program.
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