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Ethiopian Reserve

Ethiopia · Natural · Medium
In common
Both from Ethiopia · Both medium roasts · Both list berry and brown sugar notes
Different
$0.40/oz less
$25.0013.5 oz

Shipping $6.99

Top53%

Ethiopia Yabitu Koba Natural

Ethiopia · Natural · Medium-Light
In common
Both from Ethiopia · Both list berry and brown sugar notes
Different
A lighter roast
$24.0010.9 oz · 2 more sizes

Shipping from $6.60Free shipping over $50

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Sidama

Ethiopia · Natural · Medium
In common
Both from Ethiopia · Both medium roasts · Both list berry and brown sugar notes
Different
$0.42/oz less
$22.0012 oz · 1 more size

Shipping from $6.60Free shipping over $40

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Holiday Blend, REC Coffee
REC Coffee, 福岡市, 福岡県

Holiday Blend

Mainly sugar, some fruit, some citrus

In stock at REC Coffee. We don't carry it yet.

JPY 3140.00250g bag
At REC Coffee

About Holiday Blend

How is it rated?

60Cherrybook Index, from 2 independent sources.

  • YouTube reviewers, on the roaster85
  • Reddit, on the roaster60
  • What the roaster discloses25

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 sugar, some fruit, some citrus.

  • Sugar and spice50%
  • Fruit25%
  • Citrus25%

The roaster’s notes: citrus candy, blueberry, honey.

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?

$2.25an ounce. Similar coffees run $1.74 to $3.28.

What moves the price

  • Roaster brand and sourcing−6%
  • Ethiopia origin−3%

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
Ethiopia
Roast
Medium
Bag
250g

The variety and the origin

About REC Coffee

The roaster’s page

Meet the roaster on camera

2 videos

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 YouTube

This 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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Coltrane

Colombia · Washed · Medium
4.9 from 403 buyers
Orange, Nectarine, Chocolate
$19.8810 oz

Shipping $6.00Free shipping over $50

  • Fruit
  • Citrus
  • Floral
  • Cocoa and nut
  • Sugar and spice