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Panther Coffee

DECAF MOUNTAIN WATER - Colombia Specialty coffee WS

WashedMedium76StrongDecaf
DECAF MOUNTAIN WATER - Colombia Specialty coffee WS by Panther Coffee
Producer
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Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
1500–1800 m
Varietals
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Harvest
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Weight
1.0 lb
Bag price
$11.75
Price / oz
$0.73/oz
Brew
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As cupped

creamy body · chocolate · red fruit · honey-like sweetness

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Cherry's Index

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

76

Strong

Preliminary

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals

Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50 — read directionally until more source families land. 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 18% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.

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  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 30% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    45/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

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

Renormalized base 78.9 shrunk to 73.9 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 76.

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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. Users appreciate their espresso and cold brew offerings, often highlighting them as a go-to for a premium cafe experience. While some home brewers have initially struggled with dialing in their beans due to differences in roast density compared to commodity coffee, the community consistently attributes these challenges to brewing technique rather than the quality of the beans themselves.

Miami stapleexcellent espresso and cold brewhigh-quality roasterrequires dialing in for home brewingwidely recommended by enthusiasts
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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

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Panther Coffee

$0.73/oz· $12/bag

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