Strange Magic: Tanzania Umalila Mountain
Pluot, Vanilla, and Meringue on a washed lot.
Mbeya, TZ · Washed
LightPeachVanillaMarshmallow
56CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Roaster · Seattle, WA
Caffe Vita
13 lots in stock, mostly Brazil, Tanzania and Indonesia.
- In stock
- 13
- House Index · limited data
- 47
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsBrazilTanzaniaIndonesiaColombiaHondurasCosta Rica
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202620 lots seen; 13 in stock now
- Origins
- 4 countriesBrazil, Colombia, Indonesia
- Process mix
- Other 46% · Washed 31% · Natural 23%
- Sourcing
- 0% of lots name the producer or farm0 of 13
- Coverage
- 1 reviewer video · 2 editorial mentions · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗X ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 10 locations, Seattle, WA1005 E Pike St
- Merch
- 13 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 28% · 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.
- Reddit62/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 13 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review26.7/1003/13 lots · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency37.7/10013/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay12/13
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
13 in stock · 7 archived
Organic Sumatra Gayo River
Wet-Hulled lot with Roasted Almond, Brown Sugar, and Nougat in the cup.
Sumatra, ID · Wet-Hulled
Medium-DarkAlmondBrown SugarNougat
51CBI · sparse
$2.08/oz
Medium-DarkMolassesWalnutCinnamon
50CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Organic Fiore Espresso — Espresso
Natural lot with Chocolate Fudge, Brown Sugar, and Blueberry in the cup.
Natural
Medium-LightChocolateBrown SugarBlueberry
50CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
MediumChocolateBrown SugarFig+3
49CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Medium-DarkCocoaMaple SyrupNutmeg
49CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateSpiceBlackberry
48CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Nor'Wester
Think Rainier Cherry, Maple, and Malted Chocolate.
Medium-LightCherryMaple SyrupChocolate
47CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Organic Fiore Decaf
Roaster flags Apple Pie, Cinnamon, and Molasses in the cup.
Medium-DarkCinnamonMolasses
47CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
MediumCocoa PowderAlmondCaramel
47CBI · sparse
$1.50/oz
Caffe Del Sol
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Dark Cherry in the cup.
MediumMilk ChocolateCaramelCherry
47CBI
$1.67/oz
DarkAlmondDark ChocolateSweet
38CBI
$1.67/oz
Medium-DarkNutmegCocoa PowderOrange
27CBI
$1.67/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Roaster's Choice Single Origin
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
50CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Archived (7)
Small Talk: Honduras Santa Barbara
Blood Orange, Pomegranate, and Floral Honey on a honey lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Honey
LightOrangePomegranateHoney
59CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Soft Serve: Costa Rica Santa Elena Estate
Expect Yuzu, Tangerine, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
LightYuzuTangerineDark Chocolate
59CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
In The Garden: Ethiopia Sidamo Taferi Kela
Expect Peach, Jasmine, and Pomelo from this washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
LightPeachJasmineGrapefruit
59CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Electric Feel: Peru Rosarios Bajos
Expect Frangipane, Limoncello, and Black Currant from this washed lot.
Amazonas, PE · Washed
LightAlmondCitrusBlack Currant
59CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Slow Ride: Brazil Campo Das Vertentes
Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail lot with Cinnamon, Molasses, and Dark Cherry in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail
LightCinnamonMolassesCherry
58CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Pride Blend
Cupping notes point toward Fruit Leather, Dark Cherry, and Milk Caramel Pops.
Medium-LightDried FruitCherryCaramel
52CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Out of stock
Campfire Blend
Cupping notes point toward Marshmallow and Golden Lager.
Marshmallow
46CBI · sparse
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 62/100
Two independent Reddit threads provide limited, mixed evidence for Caffe Vita. One commenter called Caffe Vita a favorite and reported that a French-press cup of Caffe Luna was very tasty. In another thread, the poster said Caffe Vita's Guatemalan FNV did not appeal to their partner, whose preferences lean toward Starbucks-style darker coffee.
Caffe Luna in a French pressfavorite-roaster loyaltyGuatemalan FNV and roast preference
Threads cited (2)
- r/Coffee · 7↑ · I want to find a bean that appeals to my Starbucks-based coffee loving wife to show her ho
...with more fruit forward notes, she hasn't enjoyed these brews as much every time I try and brew for her. Even my more classic coffees like Caffe Vita's Guatemalan FNV wasn't her cup of tea? coffee? Problem is almost all "lighter" roasts trend toward this profile of acidic/tart/fruity. Is the issue that it's a darker
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · Caffe Vita at home
I sent my friend a bag of Caffe Luna which she made with a French press and said was very tasty. Upvotes for Caffe Vita; it's my favorite.
On YouTube
1 video · 2k combined views
1 video covers Caffe Vita from reviewer Seattlemag.
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Capitol Hill
1005 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
Open in maps →Flagship roastery and cafe located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
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