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Mecca Coffee

Javier Cantillo | Colombia

WashedLight

Cherrybook Index

61sparse

Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology

Price position

US$2.14/ozAUD 26.20 for 250g

Typical band for this profile $2.87 to $4.64 (Colombia washed single-origin lots (gesha, retail bags); across markets in stock). Where it sits

Catalog summary

A washed lot from Huila, Colombia, not yet indexed (2 of 7 signals on file) and priced below the typical band for its listed profile.

Based on the listing and catalog evidence

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Price and availability set by the roaster.

Cherrybook last checked this listing today.

Roaster’s notes

mangosteen · spice

  • Sugar and spice
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Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.

Javier Cantillo | Colombia by Mecca Coffee
Origin
Huila, CO
Farm / Co-op
Process
Washed
Altitude
Varietals
Geisha
Harvest
Weight
250g
Bag price
AUD 26.20
Price / oz
US$2.14/oz
Brew

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

Price contextmodeled

A modeled range and current prices for comparable listings.

$2.14/oz

typically $2.87 to $4.64

Priced below what this profile typically sells for

Where it sits

35 Colombia washed single-origin lots (gesha, retail bags); across markets in stock

typical band this lot

3rd percentile of 35 Colombia washed single-origin lots (gesha, retail bags); across markets in stock right now.

What moves this price

cheaper×1.00pricier
  • Gesha variety×1.60
  • Roaster brand and sourcing×1.09
  • Light roast×1.06
  • Colombia origin×1.05

At 250 g, this bag runs about 2% more per ounce than a typical 306 g bag; that is pack size, not the coffee.

How this estimate works

A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what a coffee with these listed attributes typically sells for per ounce. Each multiplier compares one trait against the average lot in this market; the roaster line covers brand and sourcing together, which this model cannot separate. Bag size is shown separately, priced at the rate observed across sizes of the same coffee, because it says nothing about the coffee itself. The distribution counts every in-stock listing in the comparison group, with at least 15 listings from three roasters and no roaster supplying more than 60% of it. Decaf, blends, variety segments, processing families and bag formats stay separate. Origin, roast and selling currency can broaden as the group label indicates. Prices are converted to USD per ounce; shipping and differences in tax treatment are not adjusted. The model reads listed attributes only: the quality of the specific lot in the bag is not observable, so a price above the typical band is not evidence of overpricing.

Not listed by the roaster: altitude

Cherrybook Index (CBI)

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

61

Sparse signal

Confidence2 of 7 signals on file

Score is heavily shrunk toward 50; treat as a placeholder until more sources arrive.

How confidence affects the score

Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 15% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 63% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.

The math on file: renormalized base 73.3 shrunk to 58.8 + bonuses = 61.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Reddit sentiment, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 67% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    50/ 33% weight

Bonuses applied

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

Sensory profileestimated

Acidity
5
Body
2
Sweetness
4
Balance
4
Clean
5

Comps & alternatives

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On YouTube

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Reviewers and outside coverage position Mecca Coffee as a pioneering force in the Sydney specialty coffee scene with nearly twenty years in the industry. Outside features highlight their commitment to transparency and quality across their supply chain, alongside their Alexandria roastery and cafe locations. Commentators also note their approachable house blend profile featuring milk chocolate, orange, and honeycomb notes.

Sydney specialty coffee pioneerLongstanding roastery near twenty yearsCommitment to supply chain transparencyAlexandria roastery and cafe operationsSignature house blend with milk chocolate and orange notes

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