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Kenya Little Swamps Estate Washed

WashedLightSCA 88.0
Kenya Little Swamps Estate Washed by Zoka Coffee
Origin
KE
Producer
Doris
Farm / Co-op
Little Swamps Estate
Process
Washed
Altitude
2277–2277 m
Varietals
batian
Harvest
—
Weight
340g
Bag price
$27.00
Price / oz
$2.25/oz
Brew
—

As cupped

mango · apple · peach · soft florals

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Cherry's Index

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

63

High confidence

Confidence58% coverage / 4 of 7 signals

Multiple independent source families support this score at full weight. 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 0% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.

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  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 17% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 31% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    70/ 9% weight
  • SCA grade
    Roaster-published cupping score
    40/ 43% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2

Base weighted score: 61.2 + bonuses = 63

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Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Zoka Coffee is recognized as a long-standing fixture in the Seattle-area coffee scene. Community members mention them as a local staple, with users enjoying specific offerings like their Columbia roast and Paladino espresso blend. While there is limited deep discussion regarding their current roasting profile compared to newer specialty roasters, they are consistently acknowledged as a reputable local option.

Seattle-area stapletraditional espresso profileslocal roaster recognitionconsistent daily drinker
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On YouTube

8 videos · 30k combined views

Outside coverage portrays Zoka Coffee as a veteran player in the specialty coffee scene with a deep-rooted commitment to quality. Reviewers emphasize the founder's hands-on approach to sourcing and his long-term dedication to refining roasting techniques. The coverage highlights the roaster's focus on technical precision and their interest in utilizing advanced equipment to push the boundaries of flavor extraction.

Long-term industry experienceDirect farm-level involvementTechnical roasting precisionFocus on flavor manipulationCommitment to equipment innovation

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