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Mother Tongue Coffee

Mugshots - A medium-light blend

WashedMedium-Light66Cherry's Index

Cup profile

jasmine · lemon candy · chocolate

  • Citrus
  • Floral
  • Cocoa and nut
Mugshots - A medium-light blend by Mother Tongue Coffee
Origin
ET
Producer
—
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
—
Varietals
bourbon,heirloom
Harvest
—
Weight
308g
Bag price
$24.00
Price / oz
$2.21/oz
Brew
—

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Cherry's Index

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

66

Noted

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
    85/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    50/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Stale-stock demotion
    This lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
    +-4

Renormalized base 74.2 shrunk to 70.0 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 66.

Sensory profile

Body
3
Sweetness
4
Clean
4

Flavor wheelestimated

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About Mother Tongue Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Mother Tongue Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts as a solid, reliable roaster, often grouped alongside other respected specialty coffee brands. Community members appreciate their accessible price points and aesthetic branding. While discussions are not exhaustive, the roaster is viewed as a quality option for those seeking well-regarded beans.

solid price pointwell-regarded specialty roasterappealing bag designreliable medium roast options
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On YouTube

4 videos · 13k combined views

YouTube coverage highlights Mother Tongue Coffee through brew tutorials featuring offerings like their Kayon Mountain Ethiopian coffee. Reviewers and industry channels point to the deep expertise of founder Jen Apodaca, recognizing her background as a champion taster and her leadership in initiatives like #shestheroaster. Outside commentary frames the roaster as a technically sophisticated and industry-respected brand.

Led by industry veteran Jen ApodacaAssociated with #shestheroaster initiativeFeatures single origin offerings like Kayon Mountain Ethiopia

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