73Hibiscus, Red Apple, and Hawthorn on a anaerobic natural build.
East Java, ID · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightHibiscusAppleKiwi+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.12/oz
Roaster
Alchemist Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 17
- Also available
- 6
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 69.6
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsCOETBRPECRID
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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube80/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 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%
- Transparency57.1/10017/17 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
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Community sentiment regarding "Alchemist" is split between two distinct entities: Alchemist Coffee (a Singapore-based roaster and a Denver-based shop) and DAK Coffee Roasters' specific "The Alchemist" release. Users in Denver include Alchemist on their "must-visit" lists, while those discussing DAK's "The Alchemist" describe it as a challenging but rewarding coffee that requires specific brewing adjustments. There is no evidence of negative sentiment or quality complaints; rather, the discussions focus on the technical difficulty of dialing in specific beans or general recommendations for visiting shops.
popular Denver cafe destinationchallenging to dial in (DAK release)fruity and complex flavor profilesrequires specific brewing ratioswell-regarded Singaporean roaster
Threads cited (7)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Have you ever made yourself a cup that's so good...
- r/pourover · ↑ · I messed up my brew and made some interesting coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Want to try some new single origins/blends, need suggestions!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Roasteries and Shops in Denver/Boulder?
- r/pourover · ↑ · V60 Pourover being sour, any tips?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Best guide to using a bialetti mini express
- r/pourover · ↑ · Dak Alchemist is my Jam
On YouTube
3 videos · 164k combined views
Outside coverage identifies Alchemist Coffee as a well-established and recognizable brand within the Singaporean specialty coffee scene. Reviewers highlight the company's consistent presence through multiple retail locations across the city. The brand is particularly noted for its focus on creating aesthetically pleasing and visually striking cafe environments.
Established Singaporean roasterMultiple retail locationsVisually striking cafe designConsistent local presence
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Singapore
Open in maps →The catalog
17 in stock · 6 archived
73
73Washed lot with Red Apple, Nectarine, and Toffee in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Medium-LightApplePeachToffee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.42/oz
72Expect Blackberry, Sultana, and Prune from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
MediumBlackberryRaisinPrune
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.97/oz
71Prune, Red Date, and Plum on a washed build.
Manafwa, UG · Washed
MediumPruneDatePlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.64/oz
71Pineapple, Rum, and Raisin on a natural build.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
MediumPineappleRumRaisin+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.75/oz
71Expect Honeysuckle, Starfruit, and Apple from this honey.
Kayanza, BI · Honey
MediumHoneysuckleStarfruitApple+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.97/oz
71Expect Orange, Apple, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumOrangeAppleMilk Chocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.97/oz
70Expect Cranberry, Redcurrant, and Dried Fig from this washed.
Ruli, RW · Washed
MediumCranberryRed CurrantFig
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.64/oz
70Blackberry, Orange Zest, and Toffee on a honey build.
Chalatenango, SV · Honey
MediumBlackberryOrangeToffee+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.96/oz
69Expect Jasmine, Bergamot, and Grapefruit from this washed.
Guji, ET · Washed
MediumJasmineBergamotGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
69Expect Plum, Raisin, and Black Tea from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
MediumPlumRaisinBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
69Butterscotch, Cashew, and Nougat on a natural build.
Mantiqueira de Minas, BR · Natural
MediumButterscotchCashewNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.76/oz
68Natural lot with Blueberry, Peach, and Currant in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
MediumBlueberryPeachCurrant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.53/oz
68Yellow Plum, Dried Fig, and Cashew on a washed build.
Copan, HN · Washed
MediumPeachFigCashew
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
67Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Roasted Almond, and Black Plum.
BR
MediumChocolateAlmondPlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.98/oz
66Red Plum, Dried Fig, and Hazelnut on a washed build.
Washed
MediumPlumFigHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.31/oz
66Think Bergamot, Blueberry, and Peach Tea.
ET
MediumBergamotBlueberryPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.53/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
68Jasmine, Bergamot, and Peach Tea on a mixed build.
Guji, ET · Mixed
Medium-LightJasmineBergamotPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.41/oz
66Expect Red Plum, Dried Fig, and Hazelnut from this washed.
Washed
PlumFigHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.13/oz
66Expect Red Plum, Dried Fig, and Hazelnut from this washed.
Washed
PlumFigHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.64/oz
66Think Chocolate, Roasted Almond, and Black Plum.
BR
DarkChocolateAlmondPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.48/oz
65Think Chocolate, Roasted Almond, and Black Plum.
DarkChocolateAlmondPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.85/oz
65Roaster flags Jasmine, Bergamot, and Peach Tea in the cup.
JasmineBergamotPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.95/oz
Archived (6)
73Natural lot with Violet, Grape, and Dark Cherry in the cup.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
FloralGrapeCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.20/oz
Out of stock
73Black Cherry, Pineapple, and Red Grape on a natural build.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
MediumCherryPineappleGrape+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.94/oz
Out of stock
72Expect Yellow Plum, Orange, and Cane Sugar from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumPeachOrangeCane Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.87/oz
Out of stock
72Natural lot with Bergamot, Black Grape, and Ceylon Tea in the cup.
Gedeb, ET · Natural
MediumBergamotGrapeTea Like+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.84/oz
Out of stock
70Apricot, Walnut, and Panela on a washed build.
Jaen, PE · Washed
MediumApricotWalnutPanela+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.75/oz
Out of stock
66Hibiscus, Cranberry Jam, and Raspberry on a anaerobic natural build.
Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightHibiscusCranberryRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.08/oz
Out of stock
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