Lucy Blend
Medium-Dark★ 4.9 (13)· not counted
Cherrybook Index
54preliminary
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Preliminary: 3 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
US$1.49/ozJPY 2080.00 for 250g
this lot $1.49$1.42$2.72
Typical band for this profile $1.42 to $2.72 (Ethiopia process unlisted single-origin lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); across markets in stock). Where it sits
Buyers
★ 4.9from 13 on-shop ratings · not counted in the Index
Catalog summary
A lot from Ethiopia, not yet indexed (3 of 7 signals on file) and priced inside the typical band for its listed profile.
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Cherrybook last checked this listing 6 days ago.
Roaster’s notes
berry · sweet chocolate
- Fruit
Open the flavor wheel
Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.
- Origin
- Ethiopia
- Producer
- —
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- —
- Altitude
- —
- Varietals
- —
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 250g
- Bag price
- JPY 2080.00
- Price / oz
- US$1.49/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Price contextmodeled
A modeled range and current prices for comparable listings.
$1.49/oz
typically $1.42 to $2.72
Where it sits
45 Ethiopia process unlisted single-origin lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); across markets in stock
typical band this lot
Limited listing details: 16th percentile of 45 Ethiopia process unlisted single-origin lots (variety unlisted, retail bags); across markets in stock right now.
Some variety, process or origin details are missing. This comparison does not qualify the coffee for a value recommendation.
What moves this price
cheaper×1.00pricier
- Roaster brand and sourcing×0.82
- Dark roast×0.95
- Variety not listed×0.96
How this estimate works
A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what a coffee with these listed attributes typically sells for per ounce. Each multiplier compares one trait against the average lot in this market; the roaster line covers brand and sourcing together, which this model cannot separate. Bag size is shown separately, priced at the rate observed across sizes of the same coffee, because it says nothing about the coffee itself. The distribution counts every in-stock listing in the comparison group, with at least 15 listings from three roasters and no roaster supplying more than 60% of it. Decaf, blends, variety segments, processing families and bag formats stay separate. Origin, roast and selling currency can broaden as the group label indicates. Prices are converted to USD per ounce; shipping and differences in tax treatment are not adjusted. The model reads listed attributes only: the quality of the specific lot in the bag is not observable, so a price above the typical band is not evidence of overpricing.
Some listing details are missing or have limited model coverage, so the typical band shown is wider than usual.
Not listed by the roaster: process, variety, altitude
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
54
Preliminary
Confidence3 of 7 signals on file
Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50; read directionally until more source families land.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 33% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
The math on file: renormalized base 60.8 shrunk to 58.9 + bonuses = 54.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 85/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 60/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 15/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +-5Stale-stock demotionThis lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
Sensory profile
- Acidity
- 3
- Body
- 3
- Sweetness
- 4
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
On-shop ratings · this coffee
4.9/ 5· 13 public ratings on REC Coffee’s product page
via judgemePublic aggregate shown on this lot’s page on REC Coffee’s storefront. Cherrybook stores the average and count, plus a small set of recent identity-free excerpts when the provider makes them available.
How ratings count toward the Index
To count toward Cherrybook Index, an aggregate must come from a supported source, match this product, include at least 5 ratings, and have been refreshed within 90 days. Its weight is 12% for 5–24 ratings, 15% for 25–99, or 18% for 100 or more. Higher tiers require another base signal; a ratings-only lot stays at 12%.
View the product and its ratings on REC Coffee →Not currently counted in Cherrybook Index · Refreshed Jul 12, 2026
About REC Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 60/100
One thread author reports bringing home REC Coffee's Hakata Blend and a Colombia Granja Paraíso 92 from a Fukuoka coffee haul. Another thread author describes REC as more commercial being a chain store, but notes that it still served pretty good cups.
Hakata BlendColombia Granja Paraíso 92chain storecommercial
Threads cited (2)
- r/pourover · 89↑ · My recent coffee haul from Fukuoka, Japan
…Filter Supply** — Colombia, San Rafael / Yeast Fermentation * **Fake It Coffee** — Honduras / Natural * **Manly Coffee** — Kenya, Kangocho / Washed * **REC COFFEE** — Hakata Blend * **REC COFFEE** — Colombia, Granja Paraíso 92 / Red Bourbon, Inoculated * **Coffee County** — Ethiopia, KURUME / Washed * **Fuglen Coffee*
- r/pourover · 70↑ · Fukuoka Coffee Haul
…eisha ASD) and they used an aeropress instead of filter lmao. Manly, Homachiame, Coffee County and KuromoN all had good vibes, quaint shops and excellent coffee. Rec is more commercial being a chain store but still served p gud cups. I was foolish to not translate Filter Supply’s instagram post announcing their store
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
Fukuoka's Coffee Scene in 1 day
Kurasu Kyoto · 29.6K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers REC Coffee; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
The reviewer tours REC Coffee's roastery and shop location in Fukuoka, noting its position as an established specialty roaster in Japan since 2008. The video highlights the brand's focus on Central and South American origins and its founder's industry prominence.
Inside this video
From Kurasu Kyoto:
“They have several shops within the city, but this is their roastery.”
“The owner Iwasa San is super focused, really dedicated to sourcing amazing coffee.”
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Across the coverage of REC Coffee
Reviewers describe REC Coffee as a prominent Japanese specialty roaster founded in Fukuoka in 2008 that grew from a humble cafe truck into a respected multi-location business. Outside coverage emphasizes the brand's connection to world-champion barista and co-founder Yoshikazu Iwase, whose industry leadership shapes their dedication to exceptional sourcing. Observers note their strong emphasis on Central and South American origin coffees alongside a polished brick-and-mortar cafe experience.
Grew from a cafe truck into a prominent Fukuoka brand · Led by world champion barista Yoshikazu Iwase · Established presence in the Japanese coffee scene since 2008 · Focused sourcing on Central and South American origins · Transitioned successfully to a brick and mortar roastery model
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