Cherrybook.
Panther Coffee

1985 Blend

WashedMedium77Strong
1985 Blend by Panther Coffee
Origin
BR
Producer
—
Farm / Co-op
—
Process
Washed
Altitude
1200–2200 m
Varietals
—
Harvest
—
Weight
425g
Bag price
$21.00
Price / oz
$1.40/oz
Brew
—

As cupped

milk chocolate · toasted almond · full bodied · mild

Buy on Panther Coffee →

Price and availability set by the roaster.

Cherry's Index

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

77

Strong

Confident

Confidence53% coverage / 4 of 7 signals

Enough independent signal to score at face value; no shrinkage applied. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped, the remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 0% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.

Missing: SCA grade, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings

  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 34% weight
  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 19% weight
  • Coffee Review
    Mean score from coffeereview.com
    70/ 38% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    45/ 9% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2
  • Stale-stock demotion
    This lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
    +-1

Base weighted score: 75.6 + bonuses = 77

Sensory profile

Flavor wheel

Comps & alternatives

Tasting flight

Taste this against three others Cherry picks.

Brew a set side-by-side. Cherry varies the picks along axes that pair with this lot; origin, process, roast, or producer; so you learn the difference, not just drink four good cups.

Build the flight

Reference · About the varietal & origin

About Panther Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Panther Coffee is widely recognized as a staple of the Miami coffee scene and is frequently cited as a high-quality roaster by enthusiasts. Community discussions often highlight their espresso and cold brew offerings, with users praising their flavor profiles. While some home brewers have initially struggled to dial in their beans due to differences in roast density compared to supermarket brands, these are consistently framed as learning opportunities rather than product defects.

Miami coffee stapleexcellent espresso and cold brewhigh-quality roasterfrequent recommendation for Florida coffeerequires dialing in for home brewing
Threads cited (10)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

2 videos · 11k combined views

Outside coverage consistently portrays Panther Coffee as a foundational pillar of the Miami specialty coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize the founders' deep technical expertise and their hands-on approach to every stage of production. The roaster is recognized for its commitment to direct producer relationships and rigorous quality control standards. Coverage highlights the brand's role in cultivating a sophisticated coffee culture within its local community.

Miami coffee culture pioneersDirect producer sourcing relationshipsRigorous internal quality controlHigh-level barista expertise foundationCommitment to roasting freshness

Coverage from others

← Back to browse

Panther Coffee

$1.40/oz· $21/bag

Buy →