Milk Blend Espresso
NaturalCherry’s Index 70
- Origin
- —
- Producer
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- Farm / Co-op
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- Process
- Natural
- Altitude
- —
- Varietals
- —
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 335g
- Bag price
- $14.50
- Price / oz
- $1.23/oz
- Brew
- —
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
70
Preliminary
Confidence28% coverage / 2 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 30% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings, Roaster transparency
- 85/ 36% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 75/ 64% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
Renormalized base 78.6 shrunk to 70.0 at 70% confidence = 70.
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.
About Prodigal Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Prodigal Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts as a high-end roaster that frequently sources and features premium, terroir-focused coffees, such as those from the Hachi project. While they are mentioned in the context of challenging, ultra-light roast profiles that may require significant rest or specific brewing techniques, they are consistently grouped alongside other top-tier specialty roasters. Their presence in community discussions is positive, reflecting their status as a go-to for those seeking sophisticated, light-roast experiences.
high-end light roastsfeatures premium producer lotsrequires extended rest periodsfavored by hobbyists with advanced gear
On YouTube
4 videos · 16k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Prodigal Coffee as a highly technical and process-driven roastery. Reviewers emphasize the brand's focus on precision, particularly regarding the relationship between machine power and batch size. The roastery is portrayed as an operation that prioritizes efficiency and rigorous control over every stage of the roasting workflow.
Technical roasting expertiseHigh-throughput production focusPrecision in equipment calibrationData-driven roasting methodologyMeticulous green coffee preparation
Coverage from others
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Fellow
- 1k views
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