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Zoka Coffee

Costa Rica Sumava Gesha

WashedMediumSCA cup 89.05.0 (1)

Cup profile

mango · pear · kiwi · white_chocolate

  • Fruit
  • Cocoa and nut
Costa Rica Sumava Gesha by Zoka Coffee
Origin
CR
Farm / Co-op
Finca Sumava
Process
Washed
Altitude
Varietals
geisha
Harvest
Weight
340g
Bag price
$49.00
Price / oz
$4.09/oz
Brew

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Cherrybook last checked this listing 13 days ago.

Cherry's Index

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

61

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.

Missing: Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    82/ 17% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 31% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    65/ 9% weight
  • SCA grade
    Roaster-published cupping score
    45/ 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: 62.4 + bonuses = 61

Sensory profileestimated

Acidity
4
Body
3
Sweetness
4
Balance
4
Clean
5

Flavor wheelestimated

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Buyer reviews · this coffee

5.0/ 5· 1 review on Zoka Coffee’s product page
via okendo

Aggregate of star ratings buyers left on this lot’s page on Zoka Coffee’s storefront. Cherrybook stores the average + count, not the individual reviews; tap through to read what buyers wrote.

Read all 1 reviews on Zoka CoffeeLast refreshed Jul 27, 2026

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

8 videos · 30k combined views

Outside coverage and founder interviews portray Zoka Coffee as a pioneer in the Pacific Northwest specialty scene with a deeply ingrained commitment to farm-level sourcing. Reviewers and industry partners highlight the roaster's long history since 1984, emphasizing an analytical, quality-first approach to green coffee selection and roasting precision. Founder Jeff Babcock is frequently noted for pushing technical boundaries, utilizing advanced extraction tools like Slayer espresso machines to fully unlock and manipulate complex flavor profiles.

Pioneer in Pacific Northwest specialty coffeeDeep commitment to farm-level sourcingLong industry history since 1984Technical precision in roasting and extractionEarly adopter of advanced espresso technology

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