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Proud Mary Coffee

Burundi | Kibingo | Bourbon | Natural

Natural79Strong
Burundi | Kibingo | Bourbon | Natural by Proud Mary Coffee
Producer
Kibingo CWS
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Natural
Altitude
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Varietals
bourbon
Harvest
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Weight
268g
Bag price
$26.00
Price / oz
$2.75/oz
Brew
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Cherry's Index

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

79

Strong

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

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 36% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 64% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2
  • Editorial coverage cluster
    This roaster has 3+ recent editorial mentions across trade press
    +1

Renormalized base 86.8 shrunk to 75.8 at 70% confidence + bonuses = 79.

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About Proud Mary Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Proud Mary is widely recognized as a top-tier roaster, frequently mentioned alongside other industry leaders like Onyx and Tim Wendelboe. While they are highly regarded for their "deluxe" and exotic coffee selections, some customers have noted that their pricing is quite high, particularly for in-cafe pour-overs. There was one report of a recent dip in quality regarding a subscription, but this appears to be an outlier compared to their generally strong reputation for quality and experience.

high-end exotic selectionspremium pricingexcellent cafe experiencefrequent industry leader comparisonsconsistent quality reputation
Threads cited (10)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

7 videos · 27k combined views

Outside coverage consistently positions Proud Mary Coffee as a pioneer in the ultra-premium coffee segment. Reviewers emphasize the brand's commitment to transparency and education regarding the value of high-end specialty beans. The roaster is recognized for its unique cafe experiences and its willingness to challenge consumer perceptions through exclusive, high-cost offerings. Coverage also highlights the founder's background in art and hospitality as a driving force behind the brand's focus on storytelling and presentation.

Ultra-premium coffee auctionsFocus on customer educationArtistic approach to hospitalityUnique coffee freezer systemsChallenging price point perceptionsEmphasis on staff expertise

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Proud Mary Coffee

$2.75/oz· $26/bag

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