Costa Rica / Las Lajas – Finca La Esperanza – Reserve Series
Natural76Strong
- Origin
- Central Valley, CR
- Producer
- Oscar + Francisca Chacón
- Farm / Co-op
- Finca La Esperanza
- Process
- Natural
- Altitude
- —
- Varietals
- other
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 283g
- Bag price
- $29.50
- Price / oz
- $2.96/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
As cupped
blackberry curd · lemongrass · cocoa · jammy · winey · dark berries
Price and availability set by the roaster.
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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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- 90/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 90/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
- 75/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
Renormalized base 81.8 shrunk to 76.3 at 83% confidence = 76.
Sensory profileestimated
Flavor wheelestimated
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
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About Spyhouse Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Spyhouse is consistently recognized as a staple roaster within the Twin Cities coffee scene and is frequently mentioned alongside other reputable specialty roasters. While they are a go-to for many locals and visitors, individual experiences with their flavor profiles—specifically their espresso blends—can be mixed, with some users finding them less suited to their personal preferences. Overall, they maintain a solid reputation as a reliable, high-quality local option.
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On YouTube
3 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage of Spyhouse Coffee focuses heavily on the brand's strong physical presence in Minneapolis. Reviewers emphasize the distinct aesthetic and inviting atmosphere of their shop locations. The coffee offerings are noted as a central component of the overall positive experience.
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