Golden Hour - Ethiopian Kaffa Bitta Espresso
Expect Milk Chocolate, Pear, and Hazelnut from this washed lot.
Kaffa, ET · Washed

Roaster · Vancouver, BC
13 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Kenya and Honduras.
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 13 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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The naming convention relies on a rigid, functional structure. Every coffee is identified by its origin and farm name, followed by its intended brew method. There are no whimsical monikers or abstract concepts here. It treats the coffee as a technical specification rather than a story. The result is a catalog that prioritizes clarity over personality.
The catalog
Expect Milk Chocolate, Pear, and Hazelnut from this washed lot.
Kaffa, ET · Washed
Expect Jasmine, Peach, and Honey from this washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
Jasmine, Peach, and Black Tea on a washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Expect Strawberry, Honey, and Dried Cherry from this natural lot.
Muyinga, BI · Natural
Honey lot with Mandarin, Honey, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Honey
Washed lot with Black Currant, Orange, and Black Tea in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Red Apple, Caramel, and Milk Customer on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Natural lot with Brown Sugar, Cherry, and Dried Berry in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
Expect Red Apple, Orange, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Blackcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar on a washed lot.
Machakos, KE · Washed
Orange, Brown Sugar, and Milk Chocolate on a washed lot.
Cauca, CO · 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.
Baked Stonefruit, Light Florals, and Dark Chocolate on a honey lot.
Espírito Santo, BR · Honey
Expect Blood Orange, Blackberry, and Eucalyptus from this anaerobic washed lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
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 lot.
Boquete, PA · Experimental
Expect Brown Sugar, Sweet Citrus, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Strawberry, Tropical Fruit, and Creamy on a natural lot.
Gedeo, ET · Natural
Washed lot with Black Cherry, Honey, and Nougat in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Dried Cherry, Cocoa, and Baking Spice from this anaerobic natural lot.
Haraz, YE · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Strawberry, Lemon, and Honey from this red honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
Cola, Golden Raisins, and Brown Sugar on a honey lot.
São Paulo, BR · Honey
Expect Almond, Dried Dates, and Red Apple from this washed lot.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Washed lot with Pear, Toffee, and Pomegranate Jam in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Raspberry, Mint, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Syrupy, Red Apricot, and Licorice in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Quince, Chocolate Milk, and Dried Fruit from this natural lot.
São Paulo, BR · Natural
Washed lot with Red Apple, Cashew, and Demerara Sugar in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Washed lot with Dried Berries, Pear, and Caramel in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Rhubarb, Strawberry Jam, and Syrupy from this natural lot.
Kayanza Province, BI · Natural
Expect Floral, Guava, and Dried Mango from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Expect Orange, Red Fruit, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Floral, Tropical, and Apricot Jam from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Expect Strawberry Jam, Peach, and Puff Pastry from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Strawberry Jam, Peach, and Puff Pastry in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Hibiscus, Dried Mango, and Praline from this washed lot.
Ka'u District, US · Washed
Expect Golden Kiwi, Pear, and Honeydew from this washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Naval Orange, Lychee, and Juicy from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Black Cherry, Orange Zest, and Cocoa from this natural lot.
Ngozi Province, BI · Natural
Washed lot with Jasmine, Ripe Peach, and Earl Grey in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Expect Toffee, Starfruit, and Hibiscus from this red honey lot.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
Expect Red Apple, Honey, and Orange from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Honey, White Peach, and Orange Blossom on a natural lot.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Dark Honey, Dried Apricot, and Puff Pastry from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Cranberry, Orange Zest, and Honey Florals from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Washed lot with Pink Lemonade, Granny Smith, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Pomegranate Jam, Dried Fig, and Hibiscus on a washed lot.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Expect Lemon Zest, Black Tea, and Honey from this washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Milk Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Red Apple on a washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
Dried Fruits, Blueberry, and Peach on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Strawberry Jam, Dried Cherry, and Concord Grape on a natural lot.
Gakenke, RW · Natural
Expect Brown Sugar, Green Apple, and Chocolate from this washed lot.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Expect Blackcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Hibiscus from this washed lot.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Honeyed Black Tea on a washed lot.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Dried Fruit, Cocoa, and Roasted Nuts on a washed lot.
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
Washed lot with Black Cherry, Licorice, and Syrupy in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Redcurrant, Pink Grapefruit, and Honey in the cup.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Expect Mandarin, Peach, and Honey from this washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Stewed Red Fruit on a honey lot.
Cauca, CO · Honey
Expect Citrus, Puff Pastry, and Juicy from this washed lot.
Western & Central Kenya, KE · Washed
Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Honeyed Florals on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Expect Red Apple, Caramel, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Expect Baked Apple, Brown Sugar, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
Washed lot with Red Apple, Honey, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Natural lot with Blueberry Jam, Ripe Apricot, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
Expect Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, and Red Currant from this washed lot.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
Expect Stone Fruit, Meyer Lemon, and Creamy from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Black Currant, Plum, and Black Tea on a washed lot.
Machakos County, KE · Washed
Blackberry, Plum Jam, and Syrupy on a washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Expect Stonefruit, Lychee, and Honey from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Natural lot with Strawberry Jam, Pink Lemonade, and Floral in the cup.
San José, CR · Natural
Expect Orange Juice, Peach, and Red Currant from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Expect Sweet Orange, Honey, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Expect Black Currant, Orange, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 55/100
Two independent Reddit threads give 49th Parallel Coffee a mixed picture. One buyer struggled to avoid sour or bitter cups across two bags, while a repeat buyer described successful roast-specific brewing adjustments for dark and light coffees.
...ust going to copy what i posted for someone else below, maybe you have further insight. Okay, so I bought two bags of pretty fresh coffee (roasted March 24) from 49th Parallel. This is what I tried, in order: V60 and Asobu Grind 22, bitter Grind 16, sour Grind 18, sour Grind 20, bitter FP Grind 30, sour I also tried
I buy 49th Parallel as well and I’m currently on a bag of their Ethiopian. I find their dark roasts such as French and really light roasts like their single origins require very different treatment . For the darker roasts, I 88° and a grind setting of 15 on my Virtuoso works well. For their single origin Ethiopia, I us
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