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Pacas

NaturalDarkNorthscore 72
Origin
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV
Producer
Carlos Pola
Farm / Co-op
Finca Las Brisas
Altitude
1250–1300 m
Varietals
pacas
Harvest
2025
Weight
250g
Price / oz
$2.63/oz
Brew
espresso, filter, immersion

As cupped

almendra garrapiñada · canela · dátiles · 80% chocolate · cacao en polvo · caramelo

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Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

72

Limited signal

Confidence45% coverage / 2 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

  • Community sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 44% weight
  • Sensory average
    Mean of acidity, body, sweetness, balance, cleanliness
    58/ 56% weight

Bonuses applied

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

Base weighted score: 70.2 + bonuses = 72

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About Nomad Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Nomad Coffee is widely regarded as a premier roaster, frequently cited as a top contender in the Barcelona specialty coffee scene. Enthusiasts often seek out their beans while traveling or through multi-roaster shops, noting their clear labeling system for filter versus espresso roasts. While specific feedback on their flavor profiles is limited, they are consistently mentioned alongside other high-end international roasters, and their cafes are praised for helpful staff and quality brewing.

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