77Washed lot with Milk Chocolate in the cup.
CO · Washed
MediumChocolate
Buyer 4.9 (34)
$1.48/oz
Roaster
Black Oak Coffee Roasters
Ukiah, CAblackoakcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 20
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 71.1
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOETMXTZRWID
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 31% · 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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 20 in-stock lots.
- SCA grade55/1001/20 lots · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews97.6/10011/20 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency36.2/10020/20 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay14/20
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Black Oak Coffee Roasters is viewed as a high-quality, reliable roaster within the community. Users specifically praise their freshness, noting that beans are often packed on the same day they are roasted. Their subscription service is recognized as a solid option, and their single-origin offerings, such as the Colombian Naranjilla and Ethiopian Aricha, are highlighted for their distinct flavor profiles and quality.
fresh roast datesreliable subscription servicehigh-quality single originsconsistent performance
On YouTube
1 video · 199k combined views
1 video from Black Oak Coffee Roasters's own channel.
From Black Oak Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Black Oak Coffee Roasters Ukiah
476 N State St, Ukiah, CA
Open in maps →The roaster lists two locations; the Ukiah location is presented first and is identified as the location of the roaster.
The catalog
20 in stock · 5 archived
77
77Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate Body in the cup.
MediumChocolateHazelnut
Buyer 4.9 (86)
$1.40/oz
76Think Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Smoky.
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelizedSmoky
Buyer 5.0 (21)
$1.48/oz
76Think Chocolate, Pecan, and Plum.
Medium-DarkChocolatePecanPlum
Buyer 5.0 (21)
$1.48/oz
76Think Chocolate, Caramel, and Almond.
MediumChocolateCaramelizedAlmond
Buyer 4.9 (45)
$1.48/oz
75Think Chocolate, Dried Fig, and Bright Fruit.
ChocolateFigFruity+1
Buyer 4.9 (18)
$1.48/oz
75Roaster flags Burnt Sugar, Bittersweet Chocolate, and Smoky in the cup.
DarkBurnt SugarChocolate
Buyer 4.8 (69)
$1.40/oz
75Cupping notes point toward Butterscotch, Apple Blossom, and Semi Sweet Chocolate.
Medium-LightCaramelizedFloralDark Chocolate
Buyer 4.8 (20)
$1.48/oz
75Think Chocolate and Black Cherry.
MediumChocolateCherry
Buyer 4.9 (31)
$1.40/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Caramel and Bittersweet Chocolate.
DarkCaramelizedDark Chocolate
Buyer 4.9 (29)
$1.40/oz
70Toasted Almonds, Milk Chocolate, and Burnt Caramel on a washed build.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
LightAlmondHazelnutMilk Chocolate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
70Expect Apple Cobbler, Light Brown Sugar, and Golden Raisin from this washed.
TZ · Washed
LightAppleCaramelizedRaisin+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
70Natural lot with Apple Tart, Raspberry, and Black Tea in the cup.
Nyaruguru, RW · Natural
LightAppleRaspberryBlack Tea+7
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
69Expect Sangria, Muddled Berries, and Apple Blossom from this anaerobic natural.
Oromia, ET · Anaerobic Natural
LightSangriaBerryFloral+6
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$1.31/oz
69Black Tea, Lemon Verbena, and Molasses on a washed build.
Albertine Rift, BI · Washed
LightBlack TeaLemonMolasses+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
69Cherry Liqueur, Dark Chocolate, and Cola Nut on a natural build.
PG · Natural
LightCherryChocolateNutty Cocoa+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
68Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate and Caramel.
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCaramelized
SCA 91.0
$1.40/oz
Not ratedThink Dark Chocolate and Caramel.
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.48/oz
Not ratedThink Chocolate and Dried Fig.
DarkChocolateFig
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.48/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags Bittersweet Chocolate and Smoky in the cup.
DarkDark ChocolateSmoky
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.40/oz
Archived (5)
70Expect Apricot, Earl Grey, and Rangpur Lime from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightPeachApricotBlack Tea+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
Out of stock
70Expect Rose, Geranium, and Guava from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightRoseGeraniumGuava+13
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.33/oz
Out of stock
70Blood Orange, Dark Chocolate, and Raspberry Ganache on a natural build.
Kintamani, ID · Natural
LightOrangeDark ChocolateRaspberry+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
Out of stock
68Stone Fruit, Berries, and Delicate Florals on a washed and natural build.
ET · Washed And Natural
LightPeachBerryFloral+12
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
Out of stock
68Watermelon, Amber Honey, and Sangria on a anaerobic natural / honey build.
CO · Anaerobic Natural / Honey
LightWatermelonHoneyWiney+11
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz
Out of stock
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