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3fe

DublinPrices in EUR3fe.com
Coffees in catalog
14
Also available
1
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
76.3
Reddit sentiment
85/100
OriginsSVBOCRCONITH
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data

Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.

Roaster signals

Apply to every lot from this roaster.

  • Reddit85/100weight 18%
  • YouTube90/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 14 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparency54.3/10014/14 lots · weight 5%

Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

3fe is highly regarded in the coffee community, particularly as a pillar of the Dublin specialty coffee scene. They are frequently cited for their educational contributions, including Colin Harmon's influential book on running coffee shops and their well-regarded barista training workshops. The roaster is consistently grouped among the world's best, appearing in prestigious international coffee advent calendars and being recognized for their innovative approach to coffee service.

highly respected roasterexcellent educational resourcesDublin coffee institutioninnovative service approachinternationally recognized
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

5 videos · 17k combined views

Outside coverage consistently frames 3fe as a cornerstone of the specialty coffee industry, largely due to the influence and business philosophy of founder Colin Harmon. Reviewers emphasize that the roaster's reputation is built on a foundation of operational integrity, team culture, and a commitment to economic sustainability. While recognized for technical precision and high-quality single-origin offerings, the brand is frequently praised for its inclusive, community-focused atmosphere that transcends typical hipster stereotypes.

Operational transparency and business educationEmphasis on staff culture over equipment focusEconomic sustainability in the coffee industryAccessible and inclusive cafe environmentsTechnical consistency in filter coffee service

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Retail location

Dublin

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The catalog

14 in stock · 128 archived

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El Salvador Las Brumas Gesha
79

Kiwi, Dried Pineapple, and Bakers Chocolate on a natural build.

Sonsonate, SV · Natural

KiwiPineappleChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.94/oz
Kenya - Mandela AB
79

Blackcurrant, Tangerine, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.

Kiambu County, KE · Washed

Black CurrantTangerineBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Malarkey Blend
72

Think Fruity, Juicy, and Complex.

FruityOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
Momentum Blend
72

Roaster flags Sweet, Smooth, and Chocolatey in the cup.

Overall SweetChocolateNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.44/oz
IRFU Blend
72

Think Fruity, Chocolatey, and Nutty.

FruityChocolateNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz

Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear

Yard Sale - Coffees76

Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.

Well-reviewed roaster
$1.10/oz
Archived (128)
Tanzania Mondul Honey
81

Expect Blackberry, Sultana, and Merlot from this honey.

Northern Tanzania, TZ · Honey

BlackberryDried FruitWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Thailand - Khun Lao Washed
80

Washed lot with Peach, Red Grape, and Acacia Honey in the cup.

Chiang Mai, TH · Washed

PeachGrapeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Nejapa Mamut
80

Expect Clementine, Red Grape, and Agave from this washed.

San Jose, SV · Washed

Medium-LightTangerineGrapeAgave
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.35/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia El Fuerte Longberry
80

Washed lot with Lychee, Red Grape, and Brown Sugar in the cup.

Santa Cruz, BO · Washed

LycheeGrapeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.29/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Don Vicente Longberry
80

Expect Sour Cherry, Prune, and Vanilla Sugar from this washed.

Caranavi, BO · Washed

Medium-LightCherryPruneVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.35/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Gelana Natural
80

Expect Blueberry Jam, Shortbread, and Hazelnut from this natural.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural

BlueberryOverall SweetHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - El Arcangel: Coco Natural
80

Natural lot with Peach, Stone Fruits, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.

Caranavi, BO · Natural

PeachStone FruitDark Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Sumava Black Moon 780

Natural lot with Pineapple, Caramel, and Spiced Rum in the cup.

Naranjo, CR · Natural

MediumPineappleCaramelSpiced Rum
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - Juana Gonzales
80

Lime, Dried Apricot, and Elderflower on a honey build.

Loayza, BO · Honey

LimeApricotElderflower
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Don Pepe Gesha79

Pink Grapefruit, Lychee, and Dates on a red honey build.

Central Valley, CR · Red Honey

GrapefruitLycheeDate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.64/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Don Carlos Honey
79

Expect Yellow Apple, Red Currant, and Vanilla Sugar from this honey.

Caranavi, BO · Honey

AppleRed CurrantVanilla Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Carmelita Washed
79

Expect Mandarin, Dried Apple, and Nougat from this washed.

Caranavi, BO · Washed

TangerineAppleNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Las Alasitas Washed Mosto
79

Expect Red Grape, Rosehip Tea, and Fig from this washed mosto.

Caranavi, BO · Washed Mosto

Medium-LightGrapeRoseFig+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.80/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - La Ilusion Natural
79

Expect Macerated Strawberries, Pecan, and Molasses from this natural.

Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range, SV · Natural

StrawberryPecanMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Los Chorros AAA
79

Expect White Peach, Rose, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

Medium-LightPeachRoseDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Thailand Wiang Pa Pao Washed
79

Washed lot with Pear, Milk Chocolate, and Vanilla in the cup.

TH · Washed

PearMilk ChocolateVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Alaska Washed
79

Expect Blackberry, Dried Apple, and Cacao Nibs from this washed.

Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed

BlackberryAppleCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Los Chorros AA
79

Washed lot with Peach, Raspberry, and Brown Sugar in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

PeachRaspberryBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia - Ana Sora: Washed
79

Oolong Tea, Lemon, and White Sugar on a washed build.

Guji, ET · Washed

Medium-LightBlack TeaLemonSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Mandela AA Washed
79

Blackcurrant, Lemonade, and Honey on a washed build.

Kiambu County, KE · Washed

Medium-LightBlack CurrantLemonHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Mandela Peaberry
79

Goldenberry, Hibiscus Tea, and Honey on a washed build.

Kiambu County, KE · Washed

Medium-LightGoldenberryHibiscusHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - San Cayetano
79

Washed lot with Pink Lady, Red Grape, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.

Santa Ana, SV · Washed

Medium-LightAppleGrapeMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
Out of stock
Kenya - Kamwangi AA
79

Expect Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Honey from this washed.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Black CurrantOrangeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Los Chorros AAA
79

Loganberry, Orange Blossom, and Honey on a washed build.

Huila, CO · Washed

BerryOrange BlossomHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Brazil - Sitio Vidigal
79

Expect Stewed Apple, Dark Chocolate, and Nougat from this natural.

Minas Gerais, BR · Natural

AppleChocolateNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.37/oz
Out of stock
Laos Phetlamka Gesha
79

Natural lot with Strawberry, Mango, and Prune in the cup.

Bolavens Plateau, LA · Natural

StrawberryMangoPrune
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Buena Vista
78

Red Grape, Triple Sec, and Nutmeg on a washed build.

CO · Washed

GrapeNutmeg
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - La Fany Natural
78

Cherry, Melon, and Red Wine on a natural / producer: build.

Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural / Producer:

CherryMelonWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica - Toño
78

Natural lot with Green Apple, Raspberry Jam, and Prune in the cup.

CR · Natural

AppleRaspberryPrune
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Don Carlos Washed
78

Pink Lady, Orange Wine, and Elderflower Syrup on a washed build.

BO · Washed

Medium-LightPeachOrangeWiney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Tanzania - Mimba AB
78

Washed lot with Kiwi, Black Tea, and Forest Honey in the cup.

Songwe, TZ · Washed

KiwiBlack TeaHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Los Milagros
78

Expect White Grape, Apple, and Brown Sugar from this washed.

NI · Washed

Medium-LightGrapeAppleBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - Floripondio SL-28
78

Strawberry, Mango, and Syrup on a natural build.

BO · Natural

StrawberryMangoOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.40/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Las Alasitas Gesha
78

Nectarine, Jasmine Tea, and Honey on a washed build.

BO · Washed

NectarineJasmineHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala La Soledad Washed
78

Expect Golden Delicious, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.

GT · Washed

AppleCherryDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Sharro Natural
78

Expect Blueberry, Assam Tea, and Brandy from this natural.

Guji, ET · Natural

Medium-LightBlueberryTea LikeWhiskey
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
DECAF Colombia - La Serrania78

Expect Dark Chocolate, Lime Marmalade, and Creamy from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

MediumDark ChocolateCitrusOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.45/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Ana Sora Natural
78

Anaerobic Natural / Producer: lot with Macerated Strawberry, Marmalade, and Toffee in the cup.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:

StrawberryMarmaladeToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda - Mbizi: Washed Bourbon78

Lemon Tea, Pear, and Demerara on a washed build.

Mbizi Washing Station, RW · Washed

LemonTea LikePear+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Micosta Natural Bourbon
78

Expect Kiwi, Strawberry Jam, and Darjeeling from this natural.

Muyinga Province, BI · Natural

KiwiStrawberryTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Hunkute Washed
78

Apricot, Candied Orange, and Sencha on a washed build.

Dalle, ET · Washed

Medium-LightApricotOrangeGreen Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Brazil Cachoeira Natural Bourbon
78

Expect Milk Chocolate, Hazelnuts, and Double Cream from this natural.

São Sebastião da Grama, BR · Natural

Milk ChocolateHazelnutOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.37/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - Carmelita Honey
78

Dried Pineapple, Pink Lady, and Cocoa on a honey build.

Caranavi, BO · Honey

PineappleOverall SweetCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador - La Gloria
78

Expect Dried Apricot, Apple, and Cacao Nibs from this washed.

SV · Washed

Dried FruitAppleCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - Julio Gonzales: Anaerobic Washed
78

Anaerobic Washed / Producer: lot with Orange Zest, White Peach, and Flame Raisin in the cup.

Loayza, BO · Anaerobic Washed / Producer:

OrangePeachRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - Julio Gonzales Natural
78

Natural / Producer: lot with Apricot, Dried Mango, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.

Loayza, BO · Natural / Producer:

ApricotDried FruitDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Zambia - Kateshi Mbuni Natural
78

Expect Gooseberry, Merlot, and Treacle from this natural.

Northern Province, ZM · Natural

GooseberryWineyTreacle
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Brazil Tropical Bahia Natural
78

Expect Blackberry, Sultana, and Pecan from this natural.

Bahia, BR · Natural

BlackberryDried FruitPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Samii Benti Washed
78

Washed lot with Bergamot, Raspberry, and Acacia Honey in the cup.

Gedeb, ET · Washed

Medium-LightBergamotRaspberryHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Sol De La Mañana
78

Washed lot with Asian Pear, Lemonade, and Golden Syrup in the cup.

Carnavi, BO · Washed

Medium-LightPearLemonadeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Ilusion SL28
78

Natural lot with Red Currant, Guava, and Flame Raisin in the cup.

Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural

Medium-LightRed CurrantGuavaRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Dukundekawa Mbilima Honey78

Honey lot with Black Currant, Acacia Honey, and Earl Grey in the cup.

Gakenke, RW · Honey

Black CurrantHoneyTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda - Twongerekawa Coko
78

Washed lot with White Grape, Lemonade, and Black Tea in the cup.

Gakenke, RW · Washed

GrapeLemonBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
La Ilusion Blend
77

Expect Pear, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this natural washed blend / producer:.

SV · Natural Washed Blend / Producer:

PearHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda - Buf Remera Natural
77

Pomegranate, Pinot Noir, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.

Kamegeri Sector, RW · Natural

PomegranateWineyBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia - Sol De La Mañana
76

Washed lot with Asian Pear, Lemonade, and Golden Syrup in the cup.

Carnavi, BO · Washed

PearLemonHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda - Buf Nyarusiza76

Kamegeri Sector, RW / Washed; taste data is still thin.

Kamegeri Sector, RW · Washed

Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
Samhain Blend
76

Cupping notes point toward Orange Zest, Raisin, and Nutty.

SV

MediumOrangeRaisinNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Equinox Blend
74

Roaster flags Orange, Brown Sugar, and Nutmeg in the cup.

OrangeBrown SugarNutmeg
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
Bealtaine Blend
73

Cupping notes point toward Jazz Apple, Pomelo, and Raisin.

AppleGrapefruitRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.70/oz
Out of stock
3fe Christmas Blend 2025
72

Cupping notes point toward Mandarin, Dried Apricot, and Gingerbread.

TangerineApricotGingerbread
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.57/oz
Out of stock

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