Roaster · Brunswick, Victoria
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IT'S JUST COFFEE! · 4.3K views on YouTube
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This video features Tom Hutchins, the head of training at Code Black Coffee, discussing his approach to filter coffee brewing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the coffee, the role of extraction efficiency, and the dedication required to master the final stages of brewing.
From IT'S JUST COFFEE!:
“You need to understand what that coffee and taste like.”
“I think when you start looking at the pros, it's that last 10% or even that last 1% that takes like a lifetime of dedication to kind of master.”
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36 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ethiopia and Kenya.
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.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 36 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
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
Black Honey lot with Candied Lemon, Rock Melon, and Peach Candy in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Black Honey
Typical US$2.01 to $3.20/oz
Ginger Lily, Pear, and White Nectarine on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Typical US$3.81 to $6.09/oz
Ginger Lily, Pear, and White Nectarine on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Typical US$3.08 to $4.93/oz
Dried Fruit, Milk Chocolate, and Malt on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Typical US$2.02 to $3.23/oz
Expect Dried Fruit, Milk Chocolate, and Malt from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Typical US$1.64 to $2.62/oz
Experimental lot with Candied Lemon, Rock Melon, and Peach Candy in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Experimental
Typical US$2.37 to $3.78/oz
Washed lot with Apple, Red Currants, and Sugarcane in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Typical US$1.73 to $2.76/oz
Broad comparison
Citrus, Pear, and Brown Spice on a honey lot.
Huila, CO · Honey
Typical US$1.93 to $3.07/oz
Broad comparison
Expect Citrus, Pear, and Brown Spice from this honey lot.
Huila, CO · Honey
Typical US$1.93 to $3.07/oz
Broad comparison
Apple, Red Currants, and Sugarcane on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Typical US$2.14 to $3.42/oz
Broad comparison
Expect Cherry, Chocolate, and Dried Fruit from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Typical US$2.62 to $4.18/oz
Cherry, Strawberry, and Lime Cordial on a carbonic maceration lot.
Quindío, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Typical US$1.94 to $3.69/oz
Expect Almond, Cranberry, and Grape from this experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
Typical US$2.88 to $4.61/oz
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Chocolate, and Raspberry in the cup.
Colombia · Anaerobic Natural
Typical US$2.73 to $4.36/oz
Almond, Cranberry, and Grape on an anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Typical US$2.60 to $4.16/oz
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Strawberry, and Lime Cordial in the cup.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Typical US$1.94 to $3.69/oz
Expect Blackcurrant, Prunes, and Panela from this washed lot.
Kirinyaga · Washed
Typical US$1.31 to $2.50/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Berries, Honey, and Savoury Spice from this experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
Typical US$2.37 to $3.78/oz
Expect Blueberry, Violet, and Lemon from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Typical US$1.59 to $3.03/oz
Limited comparison
Blueberry, Violet, and Lemon on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Typical US$1.59 to $3.03/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Honey, Blackberry, and Dried Cranberry from this natural lot.
Nensebo woreda, ET · Natural
Typical US$1.59 to $3.03/oz
Limited comparison
Honey, Blackberry, and Dried Cranberry on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Typical US$1.59 to $3.03/oz
Limited comparison
Washed lot with Lemon, Honey, and Stonefruit in the cup.
Bensa, ET · Washed
Typical US$1.48 to $2.83/oz
Limited comparison
Stewed Plum, Citrus, and Peanut Butter on a washed and natural lot.
Ethiopia · Washed And Natural
Typical US$1.43 to $2.72/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Berries, Honey, and Savoury Spice from this anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Typical US$2.14 to $3.41/oz
Washed lot with Lemon, Honey, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Ethiopia · Washed
Typical US$1.48 to $2.83/oz
Limited comparison
Washed And Natural lot with Roasted Macadamia, Dark Chocolate, and Amaretto in the cup.
Minasul, BR · Washed And Natural
Typical US$1.26 to $2.40/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Stewed Plum, Citrus, and Peanut Butter from this washed and natural lot.
Washed And Natural
Typical US$1.34 to $2.56/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Citrus, Lime, and Dragonfruit from this washed lot.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Typical US$1.59 to $3.04/oz
Limited comparison
Typical US$1.67 to $3.19/oz
Limited comparison
Swiss Water Process lot with Dark Chocolate, Cocoa, and Orange in the cup.
Colombia · Swiss Water Process
Typical US$1.46 to $2.79/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Raspberry, Grapefruit, and Sugarcane from this natural lot.
Ethiopia · Natural
Typical US$1.65 to $2.64/oz
Broad comparison
Expect Toffee, Chocolate, and Nuts from this washed & natural lot.
Caparao, BR · Washed & Natural
Typical US$1.20 to $2.29/oz
Limited comparison
Washed Natural Blend lot with Roasted Macadamia, Dark Chocolate, and Amaretto in the cup.
Washed Natural Blend
Typical US$1.31 to $2.51/oz
Limited comparison
Typical US$1.60 to $3.06/oz
Limited comparison
Washed lot with Blackcurrant, Berries, and Dried Fruit in the cup.
Kenya · Washed
Typical US$1.60 to $3.06/oz
Limited comparison
Tangerine, Berry Candy, and Mint on a natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
Natural lot with Guava, Berry, and Chocolate in the cup.
Santa Rosa, GT · Natural
Washed lot with Orange Blossom, Lime, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Natural lot with Tangerine, Berry Candy, and Mint in the cup.
Huila, CO · Natural
Strawberry, Passionfruit, and Rockmelon on a natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
Washed lot with Honey, Jasmine, and Fruit Tea in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
Expect Lime Cordial, Orange, and Blackcurrant from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Lemon, Honeysuckle, and Violet from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Natural lot with Jackfruit, Guava, and Chocolate in the cup.
West Java, ID · Natural
Natural lot with Jackfruit, Guava, and Chocolate in the cup.
West Java, ID · Natural
Natural lot with Berry, Tamarind, and Cocoa in the cup.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
Melon, White Grape, and Honey on a honey lot.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Honey
Melon, White Grape, and Honey on a honey lot.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Honey
Washed lot with Cooked Apple, Sugarcane, and Toffee in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Natural lot with Cherry Ripe, Cocoa, and Almond in the cup.
Huila, CO · Natural
Expect Cherry Ripe, Cocoa, and Almond from this natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
Cooked Apple, Sugarcane, and Toffee on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Floral, Stonefruit, and Caramel in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Expect Blackberry, Tropical Fruit, and Cooked Apple from this natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
Washed lot with Citrus, Blackberry, and Cherry Tomato in the cup.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
Expect Floral, Stonefruit, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Expect Floral, Jasmine, and Pear from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Lemon, Honey Suckle, and Violet on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Almond, Chocolate, and Brown Spice from this natural lot.
Nyamasheke, RW · Natural
Jasmine Tea, Berry, and Sugarcane on a honey lot.
Boquete, PA · Honey
Lime, Brown Sugar, and Sweet Herbs on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Raspberry, Toffee, and Blackcurrant in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Expect Lime, Brown Sugar, and Sweet Herbs from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Expect Berry, Tamarind, and Cocoa from this natural lot.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
Washed lot with Apple, Citrus, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Palanda, EC · Washed
Expect Apple, Citrus, and Brown Sugar from this washed lot.
Palanda, EC · Washed
Floral, Lemon, and Honey on a honey lot.
Colombia · Honey
Berry, Winey, and Stonefruit on a natural lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
Cooked Fruit, Brown Sugar, and Blueberry on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Roasted Macadamia, Dark Chocolate, and Amaretto on a washed and natural lot.
Washed And Natural
Expect Berry, Winey, and Stonefruit from this natural lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
Expect Stewed Plum, Citrus, and Peanut Butter from this washed and natural lot.
Washed And Natural
Cooked Citrus, White Grape, and Dried Fruit on a red honey lot.
Ethiopia · Red Honey
Cooked Citrus, White Grape, and Dried Fruit on a red honey lot.
Ethiopia · Red Honey
Washed / Natural lot with Cherry, Lemongrass, and Cooked Apple in the cup.
Washed / Natural
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 84/100
Two independent Reddit threads give Code Black a favorable picture. One drinker described fruity, tea-like Ethiopian coffee, while another explicitly recommended starting a Melbourne tasting with Code Black.
...aia Pearl Water: Distilled Water with Third Wave Water Beans: Always top-tier, premium roaster, with current "test" batch being Melbourne's Code Black Aroresa Ethiopian (All beans kept in solid black Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister in air-sealed state between brews) Baseline Kalita Wave Pourover Method George Howell Ka
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