Peru Tabaconas
WashedMediumNorthscore 83
- Origin
- Cajamarca, PE
- Farm / Co-op
- Ascafeto
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1700–1900 m
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 1.0 lb
- Bag price
- $19.00
- Price / oz
- $1.19/oz
- Brew
- —
As cupped
candied almonds · vanilla · toffee · orange acidity · syrupy body · lingering finish
Price and availability set by the roaster.
Northscore
Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology
83
Limited signal
Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals
Treat this as a directional read until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped and the remaining weights are renormalized.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings
- 85/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 80/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 75/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
Base weighted score: 80.8 + bonuses = 83
Sensory profileestimated
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Tasting flight
Taste this against three others Cherry picks.
Brew a set side-by-side. Cherry varies the picks along axes that pair with this lot; origin, process, roast, or producer; so you learn the difference, not just drink four good cups.
Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Vigilante Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Vigilante Coffee is a well-regarded roaster in the DMV area, frequently mentioned by locals and coffee enthusiasts as a go-to choice for both espresso and pour-over brewing. While the vast majority of mentions are positive or neutral—highlighting their quality beans and presence in the local scene—there is one isolated report of dissatisfaction regarding recent changes to their subscription model and customer service. Overall, they maintain a solid reputation as a reliable specialty roaster.
DMV area staplewell-regarded for espressofrequent local recommendationdiverse single-origin offeringssubscription model concerns
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · 601↑ · Things I've learned about the v60 that has helped me along the journey for the perfect bre
- r/espresso · 175↑ · Finally got a decent picture
- r/espresso · 32↑ · Morning shot pull. Vigilante Coffee’s Brazil Capim Seco beans on an Olympia Express Cremin
- r/Coffee · 25↑ · DC area roasters like Swing's, Vigilante & Ceremony
- r/Coffee · 23↑ · Just got a Chemex for Christmas, help!
- r/espresso · 21↑ · After trying various beans, I’ve been loving Stumptown the most. Any other similar recs?
- r/pourover · 11↑ · Thanks, Kalita Owners
- r/Coffee · 10↑ · keeps you vigilante all night long
- r/Coffee · 7↑ · I need a new subscription!
- r/espresso · 4↑ · Almost a year into the rabbit hole and this is my 2024 recap
Press · Sprudge
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On YouTube
3 videos · 39k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Vigilante Coffee as a roaster deeply committed to meticulous sourcing and technical precision. Reviewers highlight their global reach, noting that the team maintains direct relationships with producers across diverse regions. The shop is portrayed as a hub of collaborative experimentation where the staff is relentless in their pursuit of coffee perfection.
Global sourcing networkRelentless pursuit of perfectionCollaborative blend developmentTechnical roasting precision