76Expect Green Apple, Jolly Rancher, and Honey from this honey.
Quindío, CO · Honey
MediumAppleCandyHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.10/oz
Roaster
Anchorhead Coffee
Seattle, WAanchorheadcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 10
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 72.9
- Reddit sentiment
- 80/100
OriginsCOETCRNIBIGT
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.
- Reddit80/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 10 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%
- Transparency57/10010/10 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge10/10
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 80/100
Anchorhead is consistently recognized as a reputable Seattle-based specialty roaster. They are frequently mentioned alongside other highly-regarded roasters in the industry, and their beans are used by coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike. While one user found their Ethiopian offering too bright for their personal preference, this is framed as a matter of taste rather than a quality issue. They are well-regarded for their creative flavor profiles, such as their blueberry-themed coffees.
reputable Seattle roasterfrequently grouped with top-tier peersclean and tasty profilescreative flavor profileswell-regarded by industry professionals
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · PSA: Incredible Ethiopia at Trader Joe's. Yes, TJ's.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Less fruity/acidic coffees?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [Question] Recommendations for espresso coffee with blueberry tasting notes?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · First Moccamaster pot turned out excellent!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Recommendations for a noob?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · How do you dial in your pour overs?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Coffee Equipment
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Seattle coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Any Specialty Spots in Kalamazoo, MI?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Has anyone been able to mimic the Honey Bunches of Cold brew and Blueberry Oat coffee from
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Anchorhead Coffee of Seattle, Washington2016-08-12·sprudge
Anchorhead Coffee in Seattle, Washington.
On YouTube
2 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage consistently frames Anchorhead Coffee as a brand defined by its founders' unconventional background in audio engineering. Reviewers highlight the company's distinct, moody, and dark cafe aesthetics that lean into the Seattle atmosphere. The roaster is noted for a philosophy that prioritizes balance and clarity in the cup, specifically avoiding heavy roast profiles. Observers also emphasize the founders' willingness to experiment and operate outside of traditional industry norms.
Audio engineer foundersMoody and dark cafe aestheticsFocus on natural processed coffeesEmphasis on balance over roast flavorUnconventional industry approachStrategic downtown locations
Flagship cafe
Downtown Seattle CenturyLink Plaza
1600 7th Ave. Suite 105, Seattle, WA
Open in maps →The website explicitly identifies this location as the 'Flagship Location'.
The catalog
10 in stock · 3 archived
76
76Apricot, Dried Fig, and Pineapple on a anaerobic washed build.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Washed
ApricotDried FruitPineapple
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.71/oz
76Yellow Honey lot with Pomegranate, White Grape, and Chamomile in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Yellow Honey
PomegranateGrapeChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.20/oz
75Apple Pie, Jasmine, and Clementine on a washed build.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Washed
LightAppleCinnamonJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
73Expect Blood Orange, Rhubarb, and Spice from this anaerobic natural.
Muyinga, BI · Anaerobic Natural
MediumOrangeRhubarbSpice+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.06/oz
72Green Apple, Chocolate, and Lime Zest on a washed build.
Santa Rosa, GT · Washed
DarkAppleChocolateLime
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
72Natural lot with Raspberry, Cinnamon, and Mango in the cup.
Bali, ID · Natural
RaspberryCinnamonMango
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
71Washed lot with Honeydew, Custard, and Shortbread in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
MelonCustardShortbread
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.20/oz
71Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Dried Fruit, and Orange Zest in the cup.
Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateDried FruitOrange+2
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$1.90/oz
68Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Buttery Caramel, and Warming Spices.
Medium-DarkChocolateCaramelSpice
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
72Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.52/oz
Archived (3)
76Apple, Chia, and Gingersnap Cookie on a natural build.
Santa Maria de Dota, CR · Natural
MediumAppleNuttyChocolate+1
Buyer 4.7 (3)
$2.20/oz
Out of stock
75Expect Blackberry, Tangerine, and Strawberry Wafer from this anaerobic natural.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
MediumBlackberryTangerineStrawberry+1
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.22/oz
Out of stock
71Clementine, Blueberry Pancake, and Raw Sugar on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
TangerineBlueberryRaw Sugar
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$2.20/oz
Out of stock
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