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El Salvador San Joaquin — Washed

Washed81Strong
El Salvador San Joaquin — Washed by Proud Mary Coffee
Producer
Cafe Pacas
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
—
Varietals
red_bourbon
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
$12.00
Price / oz
$1.36/oz
Brew
—

As cupped

green apple · green grape · apricot · caramel · super creamy

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Cherry's Index

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

81

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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  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    70/ 15% 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 84.2 shrunk to 78.3 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 81.

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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 customers often note that their "deluxe" pour-over menu and beans are expensive, they are generally considered high-quality and worth experiencing. Recent feedback includes a single report of inconsistent roast quality in a subscription, but this is balanced by their responsive customer service and a strong reputation for excellent cafe experiences in Portland and Austin.

high-end 'deluxe' coffee selectionpremium pricingexcellent cafe experiencefrequent industry leader comparisonsresponsive customer serviceconsistent quality reputation
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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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