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Ethiopian Reserve
Ethiopia · Natural · Medium
- In common
- Both from Sidamo, Ethiopia · Both medium roasts · Both list berry and brown sugar notes
- Different
- Natural, not red honey · $3.34/oz less
$25.0013.5 oz
Shipping $6.99
In stock now: close to this coffee
We don't carry Ardent Dembi #1 Red Honey. These are the closest coffees in our shop.
Early read
Ethiopia Bombe Abore (Medium)
Ethiopia · Natural · Medium
- In common
- Both from Ethiopia · Both medium roasts · Both list berry and citrus fruit notes
- Different
- Natural, not red honey · $3.19/oz less
$24.0012 oz · 2 more sizes
Shipping $5.00
Early read
Sidamo
Ethiopia · Medium
- In common
- Both from Sidamo, Ethiopia · Both medium roasts · Both list berry and floral notes
- Different
- $4.00/oz less
$18.9916 oz
Shipping $8.79
Early read
Organic Fair Trade Ethiopia Oromia Natural
Ethiopia · Natural · Medium-Light
- In common
- Both from Ethiopia · Both list berry and brown sugar notes
- Different
- Natural, not red honey · A lighter roast · $3.23/oz less
$23.5012 oz · 1 more size
Shipping $7.50Free shipping over $40
REC Coffee, 福岡市, 福岡県
Ardent Dembi #1 Red Honey
Mainly fruit, some floral, a little citrus
In stock at REC Coffee. We don't carry it yet.
JPY 2890.00100g bag
At REC Coffee
At REC Coffee
About Ardent Dembi #1 Red Honey
How is it rated?
65Cherrybook Index, from 2 independent sources.
- YouTube reviewers, on the roaster85
- What the roaster discloses65
- Reddit, on the roaster60
With this little evidence the score is pulled toward a neutral 50; more signals will move it.
Whether we sell a coffee never changes its score. How the Index works
What will it taste like?
Mainly fruit, some floral, a little citrus.
- Fruit33%
- Floral33%
- Citrus17%
- Sugar and spice17%
The roaster’s notes: black tea, floral, honey, lime, berry tart.
See these notes on the flavor wheel
Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel: our reading of their notes, not the roaster’s own categories.
How does the price compare?
$5.19an ounce. Similar coffees run $2.30 to $4.32.
$2.30$4.32
What moves the price
- High altitude (2200 m)+8%
- Roaster brand and sourcing−6%
- Honey process+4%
Some listing details are missing, so the comparison is broad.
A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what coffees with these listed traits sell for per ounce.
Back of the bag
What REC Coffee publishes about this coffee.
- Origin
- Sidamo, ET
- Producer
- Ardent Coffee
- Process
- Red Honey
- Altitude
- 2100 to 2300 m
- Roast
- Medium
- Bag
- 100g
The variety and the origin
About REC Coffee
The roaster’s pageMeet the roaster on camera
About the roasterInterview
【REC COFFEEとトップバリスタ岩瀬由和】カフェトラックから日本を代表するカフェへ
/岩崎泰三 -Coffee Journalist Taizo Iwasaki - · 11.6K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers REC Coffee; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
This video features a visit to the REC Coffee Roastery and cafe in Fukuoka, where the host interviews co-founder and world-champion barista Yoshikazu Iwase. The discussion covers the history of the brand, starting from a cafe truck, and the evolution of their business model, including the transition to a brick-and-mortar roastery and cafe.
Inside this video
From /岩崎泰三 -Coffee Journalist Taizo Iwasaki -:
“REC COFFEEの岩瀬さん。”
“岩瀬さんがこのカフェに立ってるっていうこの激レアなタイミングに泰三はたまたま来たという体になっております。”
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Across the coverage of REC Coffee
Outside coverage highlights REC Coffee as a prominent Japanese specialty roaster founded in Fukuoka in 2008 by world-champion barista Yoshikazu Iwase. Reviewers trace their evolution from a pioneering cafe truck to established brick-and-mortar roasteries and cafes. Observers emphasize the leadership's intense dedication to sourcing exceptional beans, particularly from Central and South American origins.
Founded in Fukuoka in 2008 · Led by world-champion barista Yoshikazu Iwase · Evolution from cafe truck to brick-and-mortar · Strong focus on Central and South American origins · Dedicated and meticulous sourcing practices
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