Colombia El Recuerdo — Espresso
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Roaster
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
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 12 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
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.
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Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
49th Parallel is a staple in the Canadian specialty coffee scene and is frequently cited as a go-to roaster for enthusiasts. While some users have expressed personal preferences against specific roast profiles or struggled with dialing in their beans, these are standard challenges for home brewers rather than criticisms of the roaster's quality. They are consistently grouped alongside other highly respected Canadian roasters, reflecting their status as a reliable and well-regarded brand.
On YouTube
6 videos · 25k combined views
Coverage from industry partners highlights 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters as a well-established operation with dedicated sourcing expertise. Outside discussions emphasize their ability to employ a dedicated green bean buyer to dig deeply into sourcing programs. Reviewers and industry channels point out their direct engagement with small-scale coffee farmers across prominent origin regions like Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Honduras.
From 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
49th Parallel Main St. Cafe
2902 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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The catalog
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Red Apple, Caramel, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Natural lot with Brown Sugar, Cherry, and Dried Berry in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
Expect Black Currant, Orange, and Black Tea from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Expect Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Red Apple from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Expect Strawberry, Lemon, and Honey from this red honey.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
Orange, Brown Sugar, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Expect Baked Apple, Brown Sugar, and Black Tea from this washed.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
Blackcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Machakos, KE · Washed
Expect Red Apple, Caramel, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Think Cocoa, Dried Fruit, and Toffee.
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Washed lot with Chocolate, Black Cherry, and Caramel in the cup.
Muhanga, RW · Washed
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Expect Golden Kiwi, Pear, and Honeydew from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Blood Orange, Blackberry, and Eucalyptus from this anaerobic washed.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Baked Stonefruit, Light Florals, and Dark Chocolate on a pulped natural build.
Espirito Santo, BR · Pulped Natural
Natural lot with Blueberry Jam, Ripe Apricot, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
Washed lot with Peach Candy, Yellow Stone Fruits, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Pineapple, Passion Fruit, and Mandarin Orange from this experimental.
Boquete, PA · Experimental
Washed lot with Honey, Nougat, and Black Cherry in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Brown Sugar, Sweet Citrus, and Black Tea from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Expect Floral, Guava, and Dried Mango from this natural.
Shakiso, ET · Natural
Expect Floral, Tropical Fruit, and Apricot Jam from this natural.
Shakiso, ET · Natural
Strawberry, Tropical Fruit, and Creamy on a natural build.
Gedeo, ET · Natural
Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Honeyed Florals on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
Washed lot with Raspberry, Mint, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Red Apple, Honey, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Expect Strawberry Jam, Peach, and Puff Pastry from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Citrus, Puff Pastry, and Juicy from this washed.
Western and Central Kenya, KE · Washed
Washed lot with Red Apple, Cashew, and Demerara Sugar in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Washed lot with Syrupy, Red Apricot, and Licorice in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Honey, White Peach, and Orange Blossom on a natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Brown Sugar, Green Apple, and Chocolate from this washed.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Expect Black Cherry, Orange Zest, and Cocoa from this natural.
Ngozi, BI · Natural
Washed lot with Dried Berries, Pear, and Caramel in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Rhubarb, Strawberry Jam, and Syrupy from this natural.
Kayanza Province, BI · Natural
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Almond, Dried Dates, and Red Apple from this washed.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Expect Toffee, Starfruit, and Hibiscus from this red honey.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
Expect Red Apple, Honey, and Orange from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Mandarin, Peach, and Honey from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Pear, Toffee, and Pomegranate Jam in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Naval Orange, Lychee, and Juicy from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Quince, Chocolate Milk, and Dried Fruit from this natural.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
Washed lot with Strawberry Jam, Peach, and Puff Pastry in the cup.
HN · Washed
Washed lot with Redcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Honey in the cup.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Expect Dark Honey, Puff Pastry, and Dried Apricot from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, and Red Currant from this washed.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
Expect Orange Juice, Peach, and Red Currant from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Cola, Golden Raisins, and Brown Sugar on a pulped natural build.
São Paulo, BR · Pulped Natural
Washed lot with Black Cherry, Licorice, and Syrupy in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Stone Fruit, Meyer Lemon, and Creamy from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Washed lot with Pink Lemonade, Granny Smith, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Natural lot with Strawberry Jam, Pink Lemonade, and Floral in the cup.
San José, CR · Natural
Blackberry, Plum Jam, and Syrupy on a washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Pomegranate Jam, Dried Fig, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Expect Lemon Zest, Black Tea, and Honey from this washed.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Milk Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Red Apple on a washed build.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
Expect Blackcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Hibiscus from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Washed lot with Jasmine, Ripe Peach, and Earl Grey in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Honeyed Black Tea on a washed build.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Dried Fruit, Cocoa, and Roasted Nuts on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Washed lot with Strawberry, Sweet Chocolate, and Floral in the cup.
Rwanda, RW · Washed
Washed lot with Jasmine, Mandarin Jam, and Honeyed Florals in the cup.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Expect Cranberry, Orange Zest, and Honey Florals from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Stewed Red Fruit on a honey build.
Cauca, CO · Honey
Blueberry, Peach Tea, and Cocoa on a natural build.
Gedeb, ET · Natural
Black Currant, Plum, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
Peach, Blueberry, and Vanilla on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
Strawberry Jam, Dried Cherry, and Concord Grape on a natural build.
Gakenke, RW · Natural
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