Kenya Muchagara — Filter
Washed lot with Dried Apricot, Pear Cider, and Lemon in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
ApricotPearLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.43/oz
Typical US$1.30 to $2.09/oz
Roaster · Melbourne
Axil Coffee Roasters
www.axilcoffee.com.au ↗Prices in AUD
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
La Marzocco KB90 In The Wild / Axil Coffee Roasters
La Marzocco · 8.1K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
Daniel, head barista and manager at Axil Coffee Roasters, discusses transitioning their busy cafe workflow to the La Marzocco KB90 machine. He highlights the ease of use, straight-in portafilter handling, and improved cleanliness and speed during morning rush service.
Inside this video
From La Marzocco:
“The transition from the PBV to the KB90 was surprisingly simple.”
“Lots of little things that have made up such a huge difference.”
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The roaster
11 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Kenya and Ethiopia.
- In stock
- 11
- House Index · limited data
- 72
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaKenyaEthiopiaCosta RicaGuatemalaBrazil
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202663 lots seen; 11 in stock now
- Origins
- 5 countriesColombia, Ethiopia, Kenya
- Process mix
- Washed 46% · Natural 27% · Other 18% · Experimental 9%
- Price position
- 31% below what its profiles predictMedian of 6 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 55% of lots name the producer or farm6 of 11
- Coverage
- 6 reviewer videos · 1 press mention · 3 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗YouTube ↗TikTok ↗Facebook ↗YouTube: 5 videos, 61 subscribers, last upload October 2025
- Merch
- 10 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data
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.
- Reddit91/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 11 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency52.7/10011/11 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge11/11
- wbc finalist11/11
- stale decay6/11
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.
The catalog
11 in stock · 32 archived
MandarinRaisinToffee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.43/oz
Typical US$1.22 to $1.95/oz
Broad comparison
Cherry Pie — Filter
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry Compote, Brown Sugar, and Golden Pastry in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightCherryBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.67/oz
Typical US$1.54 to $2.46/oz
Broad comparison
TangerineApricotBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.43/oz
Typical US$1.19 to $1.91/oz
Broad comparison
Ethiopia Shantawene — Espresso
Blueberry, Bergamot, and Cooked Pineapple on a natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
BlueberryBergamotPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.43/oz
Typical US$1.37 to $2.19/oz
Colombia Jardines del Eden — Filter
Expect Lemon Tea, Lime, and Pineapple from this washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Washed
LemonTeaJasmine+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$2.77/oz
Typical US$1.30 to $2.08/oz
Broad comparison
LimeGrapefruitBlack Currant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
US$1.67/oz
Typical US$1.19 to $2.27/oz
Limited comparison
Heavyweight Espresso
Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Toffee, and Biscotti in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$1.27/oz
Typical US$0.94 to $1.78/oz
Limited comparison
Dark ChocolateBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.43/oz
Typical US$1.00 to $1.91/oz
Limited comparison
Swiss Water Decaf
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Citrus Fruits in the cup.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.20/oz
Typical US$0.93 to $1.77/oz
Limited comparison
Seasonal Blend — Espresso
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Panela, and Stone Fruits in the cup.
MediumMilk ChocolatePanelaPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.27/oz
Typical US$0.93 to $1.76/oz
Limited comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Gift Subscription - 6 Months
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$6.85/oz
Blend Discovery Bundle
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
US$0.88/oz
Gift Subscription - 12 Months
Cupping notes point toward Black Cherry, Blood Orange, and Caramel.
El Salvador
CherryCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$13.70/oz
Heavyweight Espresso - Subscription
Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Toffee, and Biscotti in the cup.
Natural
DarkDark ChocolateToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
US$1.20/oz
DarkDark ChocolateToffeeCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.69/oz
Swiss Water Decaf - Subscription
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Citrus Fruits in the cup.
Dark ChocolateCaramelCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$1.20/oz
Archived (32)
Costa Rica La Casita — Filter
Strawberry, Peach, and Grape on an anaerobic natural lot.
West Valley, CR · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryPeachGrape+1
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$1.57/oz
Out of stock
RoseBananaPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
78CBI
US$4.65/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Finca Zarza
Expect Maraschino Cherry, Violet, and Green Toffee Apple from this natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
CherryVioletApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
78CBI
US$5.61/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua El Encino — Espresso
Blackberry, Red Apple, and Dark Chocolate on a natural lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
BlackberryAppleDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Finca Deborah — Limitless
Expect Starfruit, Nectarine, and Jasmine from this natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Natural
Other FruitPeachJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$6.44/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua El Encino — Espresso
Natural lot with Blackberry, Red Apple, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
DarkBlackberryAppleDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.58/oz
Out of stock
Finca Deborah - Aether
Washed lot with Mandarin, Bergamot, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Volcán, PA · Washed
MandarinBergamotOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$6.44/oz
Out of stock
GrapefruitDateGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.16/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Kabirizi — Espresso
Black Currant, Green Grape, and Dates on a washed lot.
Lake Kivu, RW · Washed
MediumBlack CurrantGrapeDate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.44/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Luz Helena Salazar — Filter
Washed lot with Bergamot, Panela, and Nectarine in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
BergamotPanelaPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.57/oz
Out of stock
Peru La Coipa — Filter
Washed lot with Orange Jam, Jasmine, and Caramel in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
OrangeJasmineCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.46/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightLimeLemonJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$2.75/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Arturo Arango - Espresso
Natural lot with Blackberry Jam, Dark Chocolate, and Rhubarb in the cup.
Quindío,, CO · Natural
DarkBlackberryDark ChocolateOther Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.46/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Finca Zarza
Experimental lot with Black Cherry, Malted Chocolate, and Raspberry in the cup.
Colombia · Experimental
CherryMilk ChocolateRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$4.65/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jardines del Eden - Java
Expect Grilled Pineapple, Violet, and Blood Orange from this natural lot.
Quindio, CO · Natural
PineappleVioletOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$2.47/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Finca Zarza
Expect Black Grape, Mulled Wine, and Dark Chocolate from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
GrapeDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.66/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Las Cascadas — Espresso
Honey lot with Poached Pear, Caramel, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Chalatenango, SV · Honey
PearCaramelMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.45/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Los Cuarteles — Espresso
Raisin, Brown Sugar, and Peach on a red honey lot.
Tarrazús, CR · Red Honey
RaisinPeachBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.36/oz
Out of stock
Altos de Abejonal — Espresso
Expect Fig, Chocolate Ganache, and Cherry Liqueur from this red honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
MediumFigChocolateCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.31/oz
Out of stock
Brazil Sao Silvestre — Espresso
Expect Dried Cherry, Raisin, and Roast Almond from this anaerobic natural lot.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural
CherryRaisinAlmond+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.23/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Patio Bonito — Filter
Washed lot with Dried Apricot, Red Apple, and Lime in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Dried FruitAppleLime+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$0.37/oz
Out of stock
Cerro Alto — Espresso
Expect Orange, Panela, and Red Apples from this natural lot.
Cerro Alto, CR · Natural
OrangePanelaApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.42/oz
Out of stock
Finca Deborah - Nirvana
Cupping notes point toward Blood Orange, Black Cherry, and Violet.
Boquete, PA
CherryVioletCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
76CBI
US$6.44/oz
Out of stock
PeachCoconutLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
76CBI
US$1.92/oz
Out of stock
AppleChocolateGuava
Well-reviewed roaster
76CBI
US$1.31/oz
Out of stock
Aragon — Espresso
White Honey lot with Red Grape, Nectarine, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Antigua, GT · White Honey
Medium-LightGrapePeachMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.35/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Patio Bonito - Wush Wush
Grapefruit, Red Apple, and Chamomile on an anaerobic washed / producer: lot.
Cauca,subregion:, CO · Anaerobic Washed / Producer:
GrapefruitAppleChamomile+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$0.53/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Baragwi — Filter
Blackberry, Papaya, and Lemongrass on a washed lot.
Kirinyaga County, KE · Washed
BlackberryPapayaHerb+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.46/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Halo Beriti — Filter
Washed lot with Lemons, Nectarine, and Jasmine in the cup.
Gedeo, ET · Washed
LightLemonNectarineJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.10/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Komothai Kiambu — Filter
Washed lot with Red Currants, Black Tea, and Orange in the cup.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
Medium-LightRed CurrantBlack TeaOrange+6
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
US$1.37/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Gihere — Filter
Natural lot with Blueberry Jam, Cacao Nibs, and Dried Cranberry in the cup.
Ngozi, BI · Natural
Medium-LightBlueberryCocoa PowderCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
US$1.72/oz
Out of stock
Father's Day Blend
Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Golden Syrup, and Pear.
Milk ChocolatePear
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
US$1.28/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 91/100
Three independent Reddit threads give Axil Coffee a strongly favorable picture. Contributors praised its filter coffees and Gesha, reported excellent coffee and service across several visits, and enjoyed its signature Magic drink.
filter coffeeGeshaMelbourne cafe
Threads cited (3)
- r/pourover · 61↑ · This stuff is wild - Axil (Melbourne AUS) Granja Paraiso 92
Axil is one of my favourite roasters for filter coffee. I bought their limited edition Gesha last month and it was great.
- r/Coffee · 42↑ · Melbourne's "Magic" coffee.
...n. Only joking. She suggested a "Magic" coffee. I don't know exactly what is in one these but they're are a stronger than a cappuccino and taste rather noice. This all happened at Axil in Hawthorn and is also served at some other established cafe's. It's honestly my type of coffee, however, its name gets mixed react
- r/Coffee · 25↑ · Coffee drinkers of Australia, where are you buying your beans?
At work, we get coffee from Sensory Lab, and at home I get Atomica. Both are excellent. Seven Seeds is also highly recommended. I haven't ordered beans from Axil but I've had breakfast there a few times, and the coffee was excellent, as was the food and service.
Press · Sprudge
- Another Perger On The Barbie: Meet Your New Australian Barista Champ!2011-01-30·sprudge
Congratulations to Matt Perger, your newly crowned king kangaroo Australian Barista Champion for 2011! Matt works at Axil…
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Melbourne
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