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DAK

Currant Mood - Filter

WashedMedium-Light76Strong
Currant Mood - Filter by DAK
Origin
Nyeri, KE
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
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Harvest
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Weight
270g
Bag price
CAD 31.00
Price / oz
$2.29/oz
Brew
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from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

As cupped

blackcurrant jam · rose · black tea

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Cherry's Index

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

76

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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  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 30% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    60/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 81.2 shrunk to 75.8 at 83% confidence = 76.

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About DAK

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

DAK is widely recognized in enthusiast circles as a top-tier roaster, frequently mentioned alongside other highly regarded specialty roasters like Manhattan. Users consistently praise their unique, high-quality offerings, particularly their co-fermented and experimental processed coffees. While some users find their ultra-light roasts challenging to dial in for espresso, this is generally attributed to the nature of the roast rather than a flaw in the product itself.

highly regarded specialty roasterexcellent experimental/co-fermented coffeeschallenging but rewarding light roastsfrequently mentioned alongside top peersdistinctive flavor profiles
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On YouTube

7 videos · 15k combined views

Outside coverage characterizes DAK as a brand defined by a unique international perspective and a rigorous, analytical approach to the coffee business. Reviewers highlight their deep commitment to experimental processing methods and the cultivation of long-term, collaborative relationships with specific producers in Colombia. The roaster is portrayed as a company that prioritizes transparency and mutual education within their supply chain.

Experimental processing focusAnalytical business approachLong-term producer partnershipsColombian sourcing specializationInternational brand identity

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