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Burundi | Bukeye Hills Washing Station

Washed72Cherry's Index

Cup profile

bright citrus · delicate florals · tea-like qualities

Burundi | Bukeye Hills Washing Station by St Ali
Farm / Co-op
Bukeye Hills Washing Station
Process
Washed
Altitude
1760–1760 m
Varietals
—
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
AUD 28.00
Price / oz
$2.20/oz
Brew
—

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Cherry's Index

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

72

Noted

Preliminary

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals

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. 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.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    65/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 76.5 shrunk to 71.9 at 83% confidence = 72.

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About St Ali

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

St Ali is recognized as a prominent and established name in the Australian coffee scene. The community frequently associates the brand with industry experts like Matt Perger and views them as a staple roaster in Melbourne. Mentions are generally positive or neutral, often appearing in the context of recommendations, sales, or as a standard reference point for home espresso enthusiasts.

Melbourne coffee stapleassociated with industry expertsfrequent sales promotionscommon choice for home espresso
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On YouTube

6 videos · 53k combined views

Outside coverage consistently identifies St Ali as a foundational pillar of the Melbourne coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's role in pioneering third-wave coffee culture while maintaining a strong focus on operational consistency across their global locations. The brand is frequently described as a lifestyle destination that integrates high-level technical roasting with a broader social and cultural experience.

Pioneer of Melbourne coffee cultureRigorous focus on roasting consistencyIntegration of coffee and lifestyle brandingStandardized global brewing protocolsEmphasis on experiential hospitality

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