Not ratedExpect Peach, Jasmine, and Pomelo from this washed.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
LightPeachJasmineGrapefruit
Bird Friendly
$2.17/oz
Roaster
Caffe Vita
Seattle, WAwww.caffevita.com ↗
Bird FriendlySmithsonianUSDA Organic
- Coffees in catalog
- 15
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 56.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsPEHNETIDBRCO
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 27% · 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%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 15 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review26.7/1003/15 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency35.7/10015/15 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay13/15
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
Caffe Vita is recognized as a well-established Seattle roaster with a loyal following. Community members frequently discuss their classic blends like Cafe Del Sol and Luna, often recommending them for espresso or French press brewing. While some enthusiasts who have moved toward lighter, more acidic roasts have shifted away from the brand, it remains a respected staple in the Pacific Northwest coffee scene.
established Seattle roasterpopular espresso blendswell-suited for French pressclassic roast profilesloyal regional following
On YouTube
2 videos · 3k combined views
2 videos cover Caffe Vita from reviewers Seattlemag, KING 5 Seattle.
Flagship cafe
Caffe Vita Smith Tower
506 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA
Open in maps →The website identifies this as their 10th location, situated in the historic Smith Tower at the corner of Second and Yesler.
The catalog
15 in stock · 2 archived
Not rated
Not ratedWet-Hulled lot with Roasted Almond, Brown Sugar, and Nougat in the cup.
ID · Wet-Hulled
MediumAlmondBrown SugarNougat
Bird Friendly
$2.08/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Chocolate Fudge, Brown Sugar, and Blueberry.
PE
MediumChocolateBrown SugarBlueberry
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedExpect Cocoa, Maple Syrup, and Nutmeg from this washed.
PE · Washed
Medium-DarkCocoaMaple SyrupNutmeg
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedThink Fudge, Brown Sugar, and Fig.
MediumChocolateBrown SugarFig+3
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedThink Rainier Cherry, Malt Chocolate, and Maple.
Medium-LightCherryMaple SyrupChocolate
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedThink Molasses, Walnut, and Cinnamon.
Medium-DarkMolassesWalnutCinnamon
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Dark Chocolate, Baking Spice, and Dark Berries in the cup.
Washed
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateSpiceBerry
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Roasted Marshmallow, Golden Lager, and Good Times.
MediumMarshmallowRoastedCereal
Bird Friendly
$1.75/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Fruit Leather, Dark Cherry, and Milk Caramel.
Medium-LightDried FruitCherryCaramel
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags Apple Pie, Cinnamon, and Molasses in the cup.
Medium-DarkAppleCinnamonMolasses
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Baking Chocolate, Almond, and Caramel.
BR
MediumCocoaAlmondCaramel
Bird Friendly
$1.50/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Dark Cherry in the cup.
MediumMilk ChocolateCaramelCherry
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedAlmond, S'mores, and Dark Chocolate on a washed build.
Washed
DarkAlmondDark ChocolateMarshmallow
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Not ratedNutmeg, Cocoa Powder, and Candied Orange on a natural build.
Huila, CO · Natural
Medium-DarkNutmegCocoa PowderOrange
Bird Friendly
$1.67/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Bird Friendly
$2.17/oz
Archived (2)
65Blood Orange, Pomegranate, and Floral Honey on a honey build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Honey
LightOrangePomegranateHoney
Bird Friendly
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Frangipane, Limoncello, and Black Currant from this washed.
Amazonas, PE · Washed
LightAlmondCitrusBlack Currant
Bird Friendly
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
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