DarkAppleRaisinElderflower+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$3.60/oz
Roaster
Dark Arts Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 8
- Also available
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 64.1
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoasts to order · ships in ~1d
OriginsCOBRBIIDPEET
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · 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 8 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency72.5/1008/8 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 75/100
Dark Arts Coffee is recognized as a UK specialty roaster, drawing notice for its distinctive branding, promo videos, and community charitable efforts like donations to Ukraine. Users discuss brewing specific blends like their Dragon and Red Death coffees, occasionally noting them as adventurous or complex to dial in. Overall, the roaster enjoys positive engagement and visibility across UK coffee circles.
UK roasterdistinctive brandingcharitable contributionsadventurous profiles
Threads cited (8)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Dark arts coffee, London, having some fun
- r/espresso · ↑ · My new and first espresso set up 😁 Profitec Go and Solo Compact SPTK38
- r/espresso · ↑ · Dark Arts Coffee are donating £2 from every bag to Ukraine. Makes the espresso taste even
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Thank you r/Coffee... my new coffee routine has changed my life.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Work got delivered coffee from dark arts coffee today
- r/espresso · ↑ · Have I missed any must have UK roasters from my list!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · This promo video for Dark Arts Coffee is hilarious
- r/pourover · ↑ · V60 - Increasing body whilst maintaining bitter-sour balance tips?
On YouTube
4 videos · 18k combined views
4 videos from Dark Arts Coffee's own channel.
Flagship cafe
Retail location
London
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (London); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website's 'Locations' page does not contain any physical addresses or location information.
The catalog
8 in stock · 10 archived
Nightreign - Colombia
Expect Jasmine, Guava, and Tutti Frutti from this anaerobic washed.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
DarkJasmineGuavaTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$5.40/oz
DarkGrapeOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$3.90/oz
Heat — Colombia
Experimental lot with Blood Orange, Bergamot, and Lemon Meringue in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
OrangeBergamotLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$4.35/oz
Dragon — Espresso
Natural lot with Roasted Almond, Raisin, and Caramel in the cup.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
DarkAlmondRaisinCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.10/oz
DarkRaspberryBlack CurrantLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
DarkNougatPlumPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
Eternal Light — Colombia
Washed lot with Blood Orange, Apricot, and Earl Grey in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
ApricotBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Dragon — Espresso
Natural lot with Chocolate, Grape, and Brazil Nut in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
DarkChocolateGrapeCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.98/oz
Life After Death Decaf
Natural lot with Hazelnut, Cherry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
DarkHazelnutCherryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
Espresso Subscription
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
Filter Subscription
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.83/oz
Archived (10)
Sweet Soaker - Colombia
Anaerobic Natural lot with Passion Fruit, Sweet Cherries, and Jelly Babies in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Passion FruitCherryCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$5.33/oz
Out of stock
Swan Song — Colombia
Cherry Tangfastics, Dr. Pepper, and Cherry Liquor on a washed build.
Quindío, CO · Washed
CherryCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$4.08/oz
Out of stock
Swan Song - Colombia
Expect Cherry Tangfastics, Dr Pepper, and Cherry Liquor from this washed.
Quindío, CO · Washed
CherryBrown SpiceAlcohol Fermented
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$4.06/oz
Out of stock
Walking Wires - Burundi
Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Yellow Plum, and Cacao in the cup.
Mumirwa, BI · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryPlumCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.73/oz
Out of stock
For The Wind - Burundi
Washed lot with Raspberry Jam, Red Berry Tea, and Citrus in the cup.
Mumirwa, BI · Washed
RaspberryTea LikeCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.59/oz
Out of stock
Heaven Now — Burundi
Cherry Blossom, Green Grapes, and Tinned Pears on a washed build.
Bujumbura Rural, BI · Washed
DarkFloralGrapePear
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.57/oz
Out of stock
Dungeon Pulp - Ethiopia
Raspberry, Candied Lemon, and Milk Chocolate on a natural build.
Gedeb, ET · Natural
MediumRaspberryLemonMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.33/oz
Out of stock
Rocket Summer — Tanzania
Expect Rhubarb, Red Currant, and Digestive Biscuit from this washed.
Songwe, TZ · Washed
Other FruitRed CurrantCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
PlumTangerineCaramel
SCA 86.0
$3.47/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightPlumTangerineCaramel
SCA 86.0
$3.79/oz
Out of stock
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