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Colombia Jorge Rajas Natural

NaturalLightSCA cup 87.0★ 4.0 (1)

Cup profile

blackberry · peach · cherry · lemon zest

  • Fruit
  • Citrus
Colombia Jorge Rajas Natural by Zoka Coffee
Producer
Jorge Rajas
Farm / Co-op
La Roca Estate
Process
Natural
Altitude
1850–1850 m
Varietals
red_bourbon
Harvest
2024
Weight
340g
Bag price
$27.00
Price / oz
$2.25/oz
Brew
filter

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Cherrybook last checked this listing 13 days ago.

Cherry's Index

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

59

High confidence

Confidence58% coverage / 4 of 7 signals

Multiple independent source families support this score at full weight.

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 0% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.

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  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 17% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    80/ 9% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 31% weight
  • SCA grade
    Roaster-published cupping score
    35/ 43% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2
  • Stale-stock demotion
    This lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
    +-3

Base weighted score: 59.9 + bonuses = 59

Sensory profile

Acidity
4
Body
3
Sweetness
4
Balance
4
Clean
5

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Buyer reviews · this coffee

4.0/ 5· 1 review on Zoka Coffee’s product page
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About Zoka Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Zoka Coffee Roasters is recognized as part of the Seattle and Pacific Northwest coffee scene, with users mentioning specific offerings like their Colonel Fitzroy and Paladino blends (noted for traditional or chocolatey espresso profiles). While not the dominant topic of extensive discussion, they are referenced naturally alongside regional peers like Olympia Coffee and Stumptown. Community mentions reflect a positive, steady appreciation for their traditional roasts and local presence.

Pacific Northwest roasterTraditional & chocolatey espresso profilesSeattle coffee scene stapleSingle-origin and blend offerings
Threads cited (5)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

7 videos · 28k combined views

Outside coverage of Zoka Coffee highlights the deep industry experience of founder Jeff Babcock and his long standing commitment to quality. Reviewers and industry features emphasize a holistic philosophy that connects farm level sourcing with precise roasting and skilled barista preparation. The roaster is recognized for being an early innovator that embraces advanced equipment like Slayer espresso machines to push flavor profiles further. Overall, coverage portrays Zoka as a foundational Pacific Northwest specialty roaster dedicated to continuous improvement and technical mastery.

Decades of industry experience since 1984Holistic approach from farm to cupStrong focus on direct bean sourcingAdoption of advanced brewing technology

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