Honduras Damian Chavez
Pecan, Rhubarb, and Orange Creamsicle on an anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
DarkPecanOrangeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$2.72/oz
Roaster · Santa Cruz, CA
Cat & Cloud Coffee
14 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Honduras and Colombia.
- In stock
- 14
- House Index · limited data
- 65
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsEthiopiaHondurasColombiaGuatemalaIndonesiaBrazil
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202633 lots seen; 13 in stock now
- Origins
- 6 countriesEthiopia, Colombia, Honduras
- Process mix
- Natural 46% · Washed 39% · Experimental 8% · Other 8%
- Price position
- 24% above what its profiles predictMedian of 8 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 54% of lots name the producer or farm7 of 13
- Coverage
- 8 reviewer videos · 1 editorial mention · 3 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗YouTube ↗YouTube: 267 videos, 4.8K subscribers, last upload January 2026
- Where to find them
- Cafe in Santa Cruz, CA719 Swift St. Suite 56
- Merch
- 7 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.
- Reddit89/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 13 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency53.8/10013/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay8/13
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
14 in stock · 17 archived
LightPassion FruitLimeHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$3.30/oz
Guatemala Las Sonajas
Washed lot with Nectarine, Lemon Bar, and Honey Blossom in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
DarkPeachLemonHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.60/oz
DarkPeachHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.37/oz
Indonesia Kintamani Natural
Blackberry, Root Beer, and Milk Chocolate on a natural lot.
Central Bali, ID · Natural
DarkBlackberryHerbMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.58/oz
Rwanda Kumbya
Expect Blackberry, Kiwi, and Wildflower Honey from this natural lot.
Western Province, RW · Natural
DarkBlackberryKiwiHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.20/oz
DarkDark ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$1.52/oz
Night Shift
Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Full Bodied, and Sweetness in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
DarkChocolateDark ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$1.52/oz
Ethiopia Kercha Natural
Natural lot with Blue Berry, Chocolate Chips, and Strawberry Ice Cream in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
DarkBlueberryChocolateStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$1.73/oz
DarkOrangeCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$1.79/oz
MediumPeanutBerryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI · sparse
$1.78/oz
DarkStrawberryCocoaMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI · sparse
$1.58/oz
MediumFruityChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI · sparse
$1.77/oz
The Answer
Roaster flags Caramel, Berries, and Chocolate in the cup.
DarkCaramelBerryChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI · sparse
$1.49/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Ari Paz — Honduras
Expect Peach, White Grape, and Cinnamon Sugar from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
DarkPeachGrapeCinnamon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$13.22/oz
Archived (17)
Colombia Truji y Angelita Thermal Shock Natural
Strawberry Granita, Candied Pineapple, and Pop Rock Candy on an experimental lot.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
DarkStrawberryPineappleCandy+4
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.25/oz
Out of stock
Sumatra Pantan Musara
Wet-Hulled / Washed lot with Candied Lemon, Caramel, and Black Tea in the cup.
Aceh, ID · Wet-Hulled / Washed
MediumLemonCaramelBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.80/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Wilson Morales
Expect Kiwi, Peanut Brittle, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
DarkKiwiPeanutMilk Chocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.70/oz
Out of stock
LightPeachLemonJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightLavenderRaspberryGreen Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.56/oz
Out of stock
The Truth: Ecuador Juan Peña
Mandarin, Dragon Fruit, and Cherry Cola on a natural lot.
Loja, EC · Natural
DarkTangerineCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.85/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Silvio Sanchez Natural
Natural lot with Blackberry Jam, Blood Orange, and Nutella in the cup.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryOrangeHazelnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.29/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Marta Yaneth Lemus
Guava, Apple Cider, and French Vanilla on a washed lot.
Chalatenango, SV · Washed
LightGuavaAppleVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.15/oz
Out of stock
Spring Fling
Expect Cherry Garcia, Gummy Bears, and Beach Days from this natural lot.
Mogiana, BR · Natural
LightCherryChocolateCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Mexico Los Abuelitos
Expect Green Apple, Butterscotch, and Cocoa from this washed lot.
Puebla, MX · Washed
LightAppleButterscotchCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.48/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Carmen Canchala
Expect Dried Cranberry, Nectarine, and Tropical from this washed lot.
Nariño, CO · Washed
LightCranberryNectarineTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.94/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Takele Mammo
Expect Dried Strawberry, Apricot, and Rooibos Tea from this washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightStrawberryDried FruitApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
DarkGrapefruitPapaya
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.54/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Nelin Guzman Anaerobic Natural
Expect Sweet Berry Wine, Skittles, and Dark Chocolate from this anaerobic natural lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightBerryWineyCandy+3
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$2.89/oz
Out of stock
Peru The Andes Natural
Expect Black Cherry, Strawberry Jam, and Toblerone from this natural lot.
Lambayeque, PE · Natural
DarkCherryStrawberryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.90/oz
Out of stock
Peru The Andes Washed
Washed lot with Cherry, Wildflower Honey, and Nougat in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Medium-LightCherryHoneyNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.35/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala La Folie
Orange, Maple Syrup, and Dark Chocolate on a washed / producer: lot.
Antigua,roast_level:2,tasting_notes_raw:[, GT · Washed / Producer:
OrangeMaple SyrupDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.72/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 89/100
Three independent Reddit threads give Cat & Cloud a strongly favorable picture. Drinkers praised an intensely berry-forward Ethiopia, improving flavor from The Answer, and included the roaster among choices they enjoy.
berry-forward EthiopiaThe Answerenjoyed roaster
Threads cited (3)
- r/Coffee · 246↑ · Recommendations for VERY fruity beans?
I just finished a bag of Cat and Cloud’s Ethiopia Kercha Natural, and found it to be intensely berry flavored—no subtlety at all, it was great for introducing family to black coffee that doesn’t taste like how they expect coffee to taste (burned and bitter). I also agree with the recommendation for Happy Mug’s Ethiopia
- r/espresso · 193↑ · First latte with Cat and Cloud The Answer
First latte with Cat and Cloud The Answer Really enjoying it. Beans were too fresh when I first got them but now they are really starting to taste great
- r/pourover · 51↑ · The REAL Top 50 Roasters of 2023 List
Ruby, Cat & Cloud, Coava, Sightglass, Velton's...a few that I enjoy.
On YouTube
8 videos · 155k combined views
8 videos cover Cat & Cloud Coffee from reviewers James Hoffmann, RealChrisBaca.
Coverage from others
- 60k views
A Visit To Cat & Cloud
James Hoffmann
- 29k views
Cat & Cloud New Store + Coffee Roaster Burner Jet Removal
RealChrisBaca
- 24k views
Opening Day at Cat & Cloud!
RealChrisBaca
- 16k views
Cat & Cloud | The Story Behind The Name And Logo
RealChrisBaca
- 15k views
6 Years of Cat & Cloud Coffee | A Virtual Tour
RealChrisBaca
- 5k views
Free Espresso & Roastery Tours On Our Birthday. 9 Year Cat & Cloud Coffee Anniversary.
RealChrisBaca
- 4k views
All-Staff Meeting BTS at Cat & Cloud Coffee
RealChrisBaca
- 2k views
Cat & Cloud Coffee QC Cupping
RealChrisBaca
Flagship cafe
The Cat & Cloud HQ
719 Swift St. Suite 56, Santa Cruz, CA
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