75Expect Red Apple, Orange, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · 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.
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Bonuses earned (per lot)
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Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
49th Parallel is widely recognized as a staple Canadian roaster and a go-to for many enthusiasts. They are frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier Canadian roasters and are often used as a benchmark for home brewing experiments. While some users have personal preferences regarding roast profiles or struggle with dialing in specific beans, these are standard challenges in home brewing rather than criticisms of the roaster's quality.
On YouTube
2 videos · 13k combined views
Outside coverage highlights 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters as a company with the scale and resources to prioritize deep, professionalized sourcing. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's commitment to building long-term relationships with small-scale producers in key regions like Ethiopia and Central America. The discourse positions their green buying program as a sophisticated operation driven by specialized expertise.
From 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
49th Parallel Main St. Cafe
2902 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
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The catalog
75Expect Red Apple, Orange, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
75Expect Brown Sugar, Sweet Citrus, and Black Tea from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
74Honey, White Peach, and Orange Blossom on a natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
74Black Currant, Plum, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
74Orange, Brown Sugar, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
74Natural lot with Brown Sugar, Cherry, and Dried Berry in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
74Expect Sweet Orange, Honey, and Caramel from this honey.
Nariño, CO · Honey
74Natural lot with Blueberry Jam, Ripe Apricot, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
73Expect Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, and Red Currant from this washed.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
73Expect Red Apple, Caramel, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
73Expect Baked Apple, Brown Sugar, and Black Tea from this washed.
Nyamasheke District, RW · Washed
73Blueberry, Peach Tea, and Cocoa on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
73Blackcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
72Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Black Cherry, and Caramel.
Huehuetenango, GT
69Expect Cocoa, Dried Fruit, and Toffee from this washed.
Washed
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80Expect Golden Kiwi, Pear, and Honeydew from this washed.
Loja, EC · Washed
77Expect Blood Orange, Blackberry, and Eucalyptus from this anaerobic washed.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
77Washed lot with Peach, Jasmine, and Nectar in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
76Washed lot with Honey, Nougat, and Black Cherry in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
76Expect Floral, Guava, and Dried Mango from this natural.
Shakiso, ET · Natural
76Strawberry, Tropical Fruit, and Creamy on a natural build.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Natural
76Expect Toffee, Starfruit, and Hibiscus from this honey.
West Valley, CR · Honey
76Expect Pineapple, Passion Fruit, and Mandarin Orange from this anaerobic washed.
Boquete, PA · Anaerobic Washed
76Expect Quince, Chocolate Milk, and Dried Fruit from this natural.
São Paulo, BR · Natural
76Washed lot with Peach Candy, Yellow Stone Fruits, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
75Expect Rhubarb, Strawberry Jam, and Syrupy from this natural.
Kayanza Province, BI · Natural
75Expect Raspberry Jam, Black Cherry, and Syrupy from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
75Expect Almond, Date, and Red Apple from this washed.
Antigua, GT · Washed
75Baked Stonefruit, Light Florals, and Dark Chocolate on a pulped natural / producer: build.
Espírito Santo, BR · Pulped Natural / Producer:
75Expect Stone Fruit, Meyer Lemon, and Creamy from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
75Washed lot with Pear, Toffee, and Pomegranate Jam in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Washed lot with Red Apple, Cashew, and Demerara Sugar in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
75Expect Black Cherry, Orange Zest, and Cocoa from this natural.
Ngozi Province, BI · Natural
75Washed lot with Jasmine, Ripe Peach, and Earl Grey in the cup.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Washed
75Expect Dark Honey, Puff Pastry, and Dried Apricot from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Pear, Honey, and Jasmine on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
75Expect Red Apple, Honey, and Orange from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
75Washed lot with Dried Berries, Pear, and Caramel in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Expect Hibiscus, Dried Mango, and Praline from this washed.
Hawaii, US · Washed
75Cola, Golden Raisins, and Brown Sugar on a pulped natural build.
São Paulo, BR · Pulped Natural
75Washed lot with Syrupy, Red Apricot, and Licorice in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Jasmine, Purple Grape, and Guava on a washed build.
Boquete, PA · Washed
75Expect Strawberry, Lemon, and Honey from this red honey.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
75Pomegranate Jam, Dried Fig, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
75Expect Naval Orange, Lychee, and Juicy from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Black Currant, Red Tea, and Tropical Fruit on a washed build.
Murang’a, KE · Washed
75Expect Strawberry Jam, Peach, and Puff Pastry from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Washed lot with Raspberry, Mint, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
75Expect Floral, Tropical Fruit, and Apricot Jam from this natural.
Shakiso, ET · Natural
75Expect Cranberry, Orange Zest, and Honey Florals from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
75Dried Fruit, Cocoa, and Roasted Nuts on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
75Washed lot with Pink Lemonade, Granny Smith, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
75Washed lot with Strawberry Jam, Peach, and Puff Pastry in the cup.
HN · Washed
75Washed lot with Redcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Honey in the cup.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
74Expect Mandarin, Peach, and Honey from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
74Expect Orange Juice, Peach, and Red Currant from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
74Expect Apple Juice, Dragonfruit, and Fig from this washed.
Murang’a, KE · Washed
74Washed lot with Black Cherry, Licorice, and Syrupy in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
74Washed lot with Red Apple, Honey, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
74Expect Citrus, Puff Pastry, and Juicy from this washed.
Western & Central Kenya, KE · Washed
74Jasmine, Black Tea, and Apricot on a washed build.
Sidama, ET · Washed
74Natural lot with Strawberry Jam, Pink Lemonade, and Floral in the cup.
Sta. Maria de Dota, San José, CR · Natural
74Blackberry, Plum Jam, and Syrupy on a washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
74Expect Stonefruit, Lychee, and Honey from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
74Bergamot, Vanilla, and Peach on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
74Expect Lemon Zest, Black Tea, and Honey from this washed.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
74Milk Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Red Apple on a washed build.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
74Sugar, Baking Spice, and Chocolate on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
74Expect Brown Sugar, Green Apple, and Chocolate from this washed.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
74Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Honeyed Black Tea on a washed build.
Western and Central Kenya, KE · Washed
74Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Stewed Red Fruit on a honey build.
Cauca, CO · Honey
74Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Honeyed Florals on a natural build.
Guji Zone, ET · Natural
74Jasmine, White Peach, and Bergamot on a natural build.
Boquete, PA · Natural
74Orange, Red Apple, and Honey on a washed build.
Muhanga District, RW · Washed
74Strawberry Jam, Dried Cherry, and Concord Grape on a natural build.
RW · Natural
74Expect Blackcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Hibiscus from this washed.
KE · Washed
74Washed lot with Strawberry, Sweet Chocolate, and Floral in the cup.
RW · Washed
73Peach, Blueberry, and Vanilla on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
73Washed lot with Jasmine, Mandarin Jam, and Honeyed Florals in the cup.
Gedeo Zone, ET · Washed
70Pomelo, Honeycrisp Apple, and Caramel on a washed build.
HN · Washed
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