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Coffee Libre

파주, 경기도Prices in KRWcoffeelibre.kr
Coffees in catalog
17
Also available
1
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
63.4
Reddit sentiment
80/100
OriginsPENIHNETGTPA
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 24% · 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.

  • Reddit80/100weight 18%
  • YouTubeweight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Review60/1001/17 lots · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparency47.3/10015/17 lots · weight 5%

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 80/100

Coffee Libre is recognized as a prominent and accessible roaster in South Korea, often cited as the go-to option for online coffee orders in the region. While they are respected for sourcing unique offerings—such as a decaf Gesha—community feedback on their daily-drinking beans is mixed. Some users find them reliable for milk-based drinks, while others describe their single-origin pour-overs as underwhelming or inconsistent. Note: Some mentions of "Libre" in threads refer to a brand of travel mugs, which has received negative feedback regarding durability.

prominent South Korean roasteraccessible online orderingmixed reviews on single-origin qualitygood for milk-based drinkssource of unique/rare beans
Threads cited (9)

Flagship cafe

커피리브레 파주물류센터

방촌로 374-4 (맥금동), 파주, 경기도

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

The catalog

17 in stock · 42 archived

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Kenya Kabingara
67

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

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-LightBlack CurrantBlack TeaGrapefruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Bad Blood
Not rated

Washed lot with Bright, Syrupy, and Fruit Complexity in the cup.

Washed

Medium-LightFruityCitrusOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.58/oz
Dark Libre
Not rated

Dark Chocolate, Heavy Body, and Long Finish on a washed build.

IN · Washed

DarkDark ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.93/oz
Bad Blood
Not rated

Roaster flags Complex Fruit Flavors, Bright Acidity, and Fruit Syrup Like Sweetness in the cup.

ET

Medium-LightFruityCitricOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.02/oz

Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear

Archived (42)
Guatemala Agua Tibia H1
67

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

San Jose Pinula, GT · Washed

Medium-LightGreen AppleGrapeOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Narino El Plan
67

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

Narino, CO · Washed

Medium-LightAppleGreen GrapeCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
Out of stock
Peru El Cipres Geisha
67

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

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Medium-LightJasminePineappleOrange Blossom+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.06/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Reyes
67

Lavender, Orange, and Peach on a washed build.

Intibucá, HN · Washed

Medium-LightFloralOrangePeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Ngorano
65

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

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-LightPlumBlack CurrantHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.77/oz
Out of stock

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