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Roaster · 파주, 경기도

Coffee Libre

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11 lots in stock, mostly Honduras, Peru and Nicaragua.

In stock
11
House Index · limited data
47
Freshness
Roast cadence not disclosed
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OriginsHondurasPeruNicaraguaEthiopiaGuatemalaCosta Rica

Roaster at a glance

Tracked since
April 2026116 lots seen; 11 in stock now
Origins
6 countriesCosta Rica, Ethiopia, Honduras
Process mix
Other 55% · Washed 27% · Natural 9% · Honey 9%
Price position
9% above what its profiles predictMedian of 4 in-stock lots against the price model
Sourcing
46% of lots name the producer or farm5 of 11
Coverage
1 reviewer video · 3 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
Where to find them
Online only, 파주, 경기도The website lists a Paju logistics center address but does not provide information on retail cafe locations.
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 16% · 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.

  • Reddit50/100weight 18%
  • YouTubeweight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 11 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Review60/1001/11 lots · weight 20%
  • On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
  • Transparency38.9/1009/11 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • stale decay5/11

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

11 in stock · 94 archived

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Kenya Kagumo AA

Black Currant, Raspberry, and Rosemary on a washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-LightBlack CurrantRaspberryMilk Chocolate
53CBI · sparse
US$1.95/oz

No Surprises

Roaster flags Sweet Chocolate and Rich And Ripe Fruit in the cup.

MediumChocolateFruity
45CBI · preliminary
US$1.46/oz

Bad Blood

Cupping notes point toward Bright & Syrupy, Complex Fruit Flavor, and Bright Acidity.

MediumOther FruitCaramel
41CBI · sparse
US$1.66/oz

Vertigo

Cupping notes point toward Sweet Chocolate and Nutty.

Medium-DarkChocolateNutty
40CBI · sparse
US$0.88/oz

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Nicaragua Finca Libre Batian

Expect Peach, Grapefruit, and Grape from this washed lot.

Nueva Segovia, NI · Washed

Medium-LightPeachGrapefruitGrape+1
58CBI · preliminary
US$2.24/oz
Out of stock

Honduras El Chelon Parainema

Washed lot with Orange Peel, Pineapple, and Guava in the cup.

El Paraiso, HN · Washed

Medium-LightOrangePineappleGuava+1
58CBI · preliminary
US$1.76/oz
Out of stock

Guatemala Agua Tibia H1

Green Apple, Green Grape, and Orange Peel on a washed lot.

San Jose Pinula, GT · Washed

Medium-LightAppleGrapeOrange+1
54CBI · sparse
US$1.76/oz
Out of stock

Colombia Narino El Plan

Green Apple, Green Grape, and Citrus on a washed lot.

Narino, CO · Washed

Medium-LightAppleGrapeCitrus+1
53CBI · sparse
US$1.76/oz
Out of stock

Honduras Reyes

Lavender, Orange, and Peach on a washed lot.

Intibucá, HN · Washed

Medium-LightFloralOrangePeach+1
53CBI · sparse
US$1.59/oz
Out of stock

Peru El Cerro Geisha

Lily, Lavender, and Oolong on a washed lot.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Medium-LightFloralLavenderTea Like+1
53CBI · sparse
US$3.92/oz
Out of stock

Honduras Kukurucho Geisha

Washed lot with Acacia, Peach, and Raspberry Jam in the cup.

La Paz, HN · Washed

Medium-LightFloralPeachRaspberry
53CBI · sparse
US$3.12/oz
Out of stock

Peru La Flor de Cafe Geisha

Washed lot with Lavender, Green Grape, and White Peach in the cup.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Medium-LightLavenderGrapePeach+1
53CBI · sparse
US$3.67/oz
Out of stock

Peru El Cipres Geisha

Washed lot with Jasmine, Pineapple, and Orange Blossom in the cup.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Medium-LightJasminePineappleOrange Blossom+1
53CBI · sparse
US$3.06/oz
Out of stock

Peru La Lucuma Geisha

Expect Jasmine, Mango, and Lemongrass from this washed lot.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Medium-LightJasmineMangoLemon+1
53CBI · sparse
US$3.66/oz
Out of stock

Guatemala La Tacita

Washed lot with Cherry, Apricot, and Floral in the cup.

Antigua, GT · Washed

Medium-LightCherryApricotFloral+1
53CBI · sparse
US$1.90/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kagumo — Medium Dark

Washed lot with Dried Prune, Dark Cherry, and Caramel in the cup.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-DarkDried FruitCherryCaramel+1
52CBI · sparse
US$1.72/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Ngorano — Medium Dark

Expect Dried Plum, Black Cherry, and Brown Sugar from this washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-DarkBlack CurrantCaramelizedChocolate
52CBI · sparse
US$1.85/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kabingara

Blackcurrant, Black Tea, and Grapefruit on a washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-LightBlack CurrantTea LikeGrapefruit+1
52CBI · sparse
US$1.77/oz
Out of stock

Nicaragua Agua Sarca Anaerobic Natural

Anaerobic Natural / Producer: lot with Winey, Blackberry, and Dried Plum in the cup.

Nueva Segovia, NI · Anaerobic Natural / Producer:

Medium-LightWineyBlackberryPrune+1
52CBI · sparse
US$1.58/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Ngorano

Washed lot with Plum, Black Currant, and Hibiscus in the cup.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-LightPlumBlack CurrantHibiscus
52CBI · sparse
US$1.77/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda Busanze

Washed lot with Blueberry, Pineapple, and Cherry in the cup.

Nyaruguru, RW · Washed

Medium-LightBlueberryPineappleCherry+1
52CBI · sparse
US$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Community reputation · Reddit

Polarizing· sentiment 50/100

One thread author describes Coffee Libre as internationally known and among the earliest in Korea, but finds their coffees overdeveloped for a light roast preference. Another commenter mentions having enjoyed coffees from Coffee Libre in Korea previously, while distinguishing them from a US roaster named Libre. A third commenter mentions having tried a washed decaf Gesha roasted by Coffee Libre in Korea.

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Threads cited (3)
  • r/pourover · 22↑ · Korea coffee sense

    …ral (a good issue - and if medium or dark is your thing then you can for sure find many examples). The internationally known ones like Fritz, Coffee Libre and Anthracite are ok - they are over developed for my taste. They were some of the earliest in Korea so I guess that’s where the reputation comes from (anthracite

  • r/pourover · 8↑ · Coffee discussion

    …pecialty roasters! Natural pink bourbon from Wbeimar Lasso and Juliana Guevara’s Finca La Terraza, roasted by Libre (USA). This roaster shouldn’t be confused with Coffee Libre in Korea (who I have also enjoyed coffees from before). The roaster’s advertised notes seem to me pretty spot on - a dessert cocktail that’s bo

  • r/pourover · 3↑ · Coffee discussion

    …Pablo Andres Guerrero of Hacienda El Obraje in Colombia, roasted by Luminous (USA). This is my second decaf Gesha (the other was also washed, but roasted by Coffee Libre in Korea). While Gesha is my favourite coffee variety, I’m not sure if the nuances survive the decaffeination process well. I wasn’t able to get the…

On YouTube

1 video · 2k combined views

1 video from Coffee Libre's own channel.

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The website lists a Paju logistics center address but does not provide information on retail cafe locations.

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