Kunjin – Papua New Guinea
WashedMedium72Noted
- Origin
- Wahgi Valley, PG
- Producer
- Various Smallholders
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1400–1900 m
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 300g
- Bag price
- $19.00
- Price / oz
- $1.79/oz
- Brew
- filter, immersion
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
As cupped
chocolate almonds · honeycomb · silky
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Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
72
Noted
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.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings
- 80/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 75/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 65/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +1Editorial coverage clusterThis roaster has 3+ recent editorial mentions across trade press
Renormalized base 75.0 shrunk to 70.6 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 72.
Sensory profileestimated
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About Pilot Coffee Roasters
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Pilot Coffee Roasters is a well-regarded Toronto-based roaster frequently mentioned alongside other respected Canadian specialty brands like Hatch and Ethica. While some users feel their roast profiles lean heavily toward espresso, they are widely recognized for their quality and are a go-to option for many local coffee enthusiasts. Feedback is generally positive, with users appreciating their in-store experiences and the variety of beans offered.
Toronto specialty stapleespresso-focused profilesfrequently grouped with top Canadian roastershigh-quality in-store experience
Threads cited (10)
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- r/roasting · ↑ · Our first ever batch
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- r/pourover · ↑ · Canadian Looking to expand their taste
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- r/roasting · ↑ · Probatone 12 Gas issues
- r/roasting · ↑ · Probat Pilot Roaster Shop Help (Part 1 as I am sure there will be more in the future)
- r/roasting · ↑ · Green Coffee Buyer
On YouTube
3 videos · 27k combined views
Outside coverage highlights the long history of Pilot Coffee Roasters, noting their transition from espresso machine service to specialty roasting. Reviewers emphasize the company's commitment to blending traditional techniques with modern specialty standards. The use of restored vintage equipment serves as a central element of their brand identity.
Historical focus on espresso serviceRestoration of vintage roasting equipmentIntegration of old and new techniquesLong-term industry presence
Pilot Coffee Roasters
$1.79/oz· $19/bag