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Sey Coffee

Edid Medina — Peru

Washed83Strong
Edid Medina — Peru by Sey Coffee
Origin
Cusco, PE
Producer
Edid Medina
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
2241–2241 m
Varietals
other
Harvest
—
Weight
318g
Bag price
$27.50
Price / oz
$2.45/oz
Brew
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from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

As cupped

strawberry preserves · excellent sweetness · softer acidity

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Cherry's Index

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

83

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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  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    90/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    85/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    70/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year
    This roaster has been recognized as Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine within the last decade
    +2
  • World Coffee Championships finalist lot
    This roaster sourced a World Coffee Championships finalist routine
    +3

Renormalized base 84.2 shrunk to 78.3 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 83.

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About Sey Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Sey Coffee is widely recognized in enthusiast circles as a premier US roaster, frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier international roasters like La Cabra and Coffee Collective. While they are highly regarded for their ultra-light roast profile and clarity, some users find their beans challenging to brew, occasionally leading to debates about extraction and roast development. Despite these technical discussions, they remain a go-to recommendation for those seeking high-quality, modern light roasts.

ultra-light roast profilehigh clarity and aciditychallenging to brew/dial infrequent mention with top-tier roastersrequires long rest periods
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On YouTube

5 videos · 109k combined views

Outside coverage consistently identifies Sey Coffee as a roaster deeply committed to the integrity of raw ingredients. Reviewers highlight their specific approach to light roast profiles, which often necessitates precise brewing techniques to maximize extraction. The roaster is frequently cited for their technical transparency, sharing specific brewing parameters like high ratios and fine grind sizes to help home brewers achieve clarity. Their reputation is built on a philosophy that prioritizes the inherent characteristics of the coffee bean above all else.

Extreme focus on raw ingredient qualityTechnical approach to light roast profilesEmphasis on maximizing extraction for clarityTransparent sharing of cafe brewing methodsPreference for high brew ratios like 1:18Advocacy for fine grind sizes and long steep times

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