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Small World — Special Espresso Blend

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Small World — Special Espresso Blend by St Ali
Origin
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Producer
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Farm / Co-op
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Process
Natural
Altitude
—
Varietals
other
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
AUD 26.00
Price / oz
$2.10/oz
Brew
espresso, filter

from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

As cupped

stone-fruit · citric lift · caramel · canned peaches · pastel de nata · custardy richness · caramelised edge

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Cherry's Index

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

71

Noted

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.

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
    55/ 15% weight

Renormalized base 75.0 shrunk to 70.6 at 83% confidence = 71.

Sensory profile

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About St Ali

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

St Ali is recognized as a prominent Melbourne-based roaster, frequently associated with high-level industry figures like Matt Perger. Community discussions often center on their reputation as a staple in the Australian coffee scene, with users actively seeking out their beans for home espresso setups. While there is little detailed flavor analysis in the provided threads, the brand is consistently treated as a reputable and accessible choice for both professionals and home enthusiasts.

prominent Melbourne roasterassociated with industry expertspopular for home espressofrequent sales promotions
Threads cited (5)

On YouTube

6 videos · 49k combined views

Outside coverage consistently positions St Ali as a foundational pillar of the Melbourne coffee scene and a global ambassador for its coffee culture. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's dual focus on technical consistency and the creation of a broader lifestyle experience. The brand is frequently described as a pioneer that successfully balances high-volume production with a commitment to community and social atmosphere. Coverage highlights their ability to maintain a recognizable identity while expanding into international markets.

Foundational Melbourne coffee pioneerEmphasis on technical roasting consistencyLifestyle and community-focused brand identityStandardized brewing and service protocolsGlobal expansion of coffee culture

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$2.10/oz· 26 AUD/bag

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