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La Cabra

Jenaro Burbano

WashedLightNorthscore 88
Jenaro Burbano by La Cabra
Origin
Huila, CO
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
1900–1900 m
Varietals
pink_bourbon
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
$165.00
Price / oz
$18.71/oz
Brew
espresso, filter

As cupped

bright florals · redcurrant · white tea

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Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

88

Limited signal

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 4 signals

Treat this as a directional read until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped and the remaining weights are renormalized.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Sensory average

  • Community sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    90/ 55% weight
  • youtube
    90/ 30% weight
  • transparency
    65/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2

Base weighted score: 86.2 + bonuses = 88

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About La Cabra

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 90/100

La Cabra is widely recognized as a premier Nordic-style roaster, frequently grouped alongside other top-tier specialty roasters like Sey, Manhattan, and April. Enthusiasts consistently praise their delicate, bright, and high-quality light roasts, often highlighting their Kenyan offerings. While their unique approach to espresso ratios occasionally sparks technical discussion, the community holds their expertise in high regard, and their beans are a staple in both home brewing and multi-roaster cafes globally.

Nordic-style light roastdelicate and bright flavor profilesfrequently recommended alongside top-tier roastershigh-quality Kenyan beanstechnical approach to espresso ratiospremium pricing
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Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

7 videos · 42k combined views

Outside coverage consistently identifies La Cabra as a prominent Danish roaster known for its minimalist aesthetic and high-quality, authentic coffee. Reviewers emphasize their commitment to transparency and showcasing the unique terroir of their beans. Additionally, their international expansion into New York City has garnered significant attention, with critics frequently praising their bakery program as being among the best in the city.

Minimalist, clean design aestheticAuthentic, terroir-focused roasting styleHigh-caliber, artisanal bakery programTransparent sourcing practicesDanish specialty coffee heritage

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