Uganda: Kigezi Valley
Natural
Cherrybook Index
52sparse
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 1 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
US$1.35/ozCAD 23.00 for 340g
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Catalog summary
A natural lot from Western Region, Uganda, not yet indexed (1 of 7 signals on file).
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
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Batch roasted weekly
Roasted on a scheduled weekly rhythm. Very fresh if you order right after a roast day; less so near the end of the cycle.
“We roast and ship every order in the same week.” source ↗
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Cherrybook last checked this listing 105 days ago.
Roaster’s notes
strawberry · honeydew · creme brulee · mango
- Fruit
- Sugar and spice
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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
- Western Region, UG
- Producer
- —
- Farm / Co-op
- Kigezi Valley
- Process
- Natural
- Altitude
- 2000–2200 m
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 340g
- Bag price
- CAD 23.00
- Price / oz
- US$1.35/oz
- Brew
- filter, espresso
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
52
Sparse signal
Confidence1 of 7 signals on file
Score is heavily shrunk toward 50; treat as a placeholder until more sources arrive.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 5% 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 88% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
The math on file: renormalized base 65.0 shrunk to 51.9 = 52.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Reddit sentiment, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 65/ 100% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 3
- Body
- 4
- Sweetness
- 4
- Balance
- 4
- Clean
- 3
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COFFEE SHOP TUTORIAL: HOW TO DIAL IN BUTTER KNIFE ESPRESSO WITH SAM JAMES
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This video features a tutorial on how to dial in the Butter Knife Espresso at Sam James Coffee Bar. It covers the technical aspects of the espresso machine, including the portafilter, grinder settings, and the importance of maintaining a consistent espresso recipe.
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“We're going to show him how to dial in an espresso shot.”
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