Anthrax - Cursum Perficio
Expect Nutella, Graham Cracker, and Lemon Tea from this washed lot.
Nueva Segovia · Washed
Cocoa Powder
51CBI · sparse
$1.66/oz
Roaster · Chicago, IL
Dark Matter Coffee
15 lots in stock, mostly Guatemala, Colombia and El Salvador.
- In stock
- 15
- House Index · limited data
- 45
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsGuatemalaColombiaEl SalvadorHondurasMexico
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202646 lots seen; 15 in stock now
- Origins
- 1 countryColombia
- Process mix
- Other 67% · Washed 27% · Natural 7%
- Sourcing
- 13% of lots name the producer or farm2 of 15
- Coverage
- 7 reviewer videos · 1 editorial mentionVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Where to find them
- 8 locations, Chicago, IL738 N Western Ave
- Merch
- 7 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 5% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. No Reddit or YouTube roaster-level signal is on file. 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 reflects the limited per-lot evidence plus the methodology's neutral baseline.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit—weight 0%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 15 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%
- Transparency29.3/10015/15 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay8/15
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
15 in stock · 28 archived
VanillaPeachCaramel
49CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Medium-LightBlack CurrantCocoa PowderPanela
49CBI · sparse
$1.66/oz
Raul Sisniega x Machete (Barrel Aged Blend)
Think Citrus Zest, Dark Chocolate, and Raspberry.
MediumCitrusDark ChocolateRaspberry
46CBI · sparse
$1.80/oz
Unicorn Blood — Espresso
Roaster flags Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate in the cup.
DarkCherryPralineChocolate
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Janis Joplin
Cupping notes point toward Chocolate Covered Cherry, Roasted Almonds, and Molasses.
ChocolateCherryAlmond+1
46CBI · sparse
$1.72/oz
Starry Eyes — Dark Roast
Roaster flags Brownie, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
DarkCocoa PowderVanillaAlmond
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
PeachMolassesPomegranate
45CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Unicorn Blood — Espresso
Roaster flags Dutch Cocoa, Cherry, and Praline in the cup.
DarkCocoaCherryPraline+3
43CBI · sparse
$1.56/oz
Medium-LightDark ChocolateCaramelizedDried Fruit
43CBI · sparse
$1.66/oz
MediumPlumDark ChocolateFloral
42CBI · sparse
$1.53/oz
A Love Supreme — House Blend
Think Cocoa, Walnut, and Cherry.
MediumCocoaWalnutCherry
42CBI · sparse
$1.56/oz
A Love Supreme — House Blend
Think Cocoa, Walnut, and Toffee.
MediumCocoaWalnutToffee
41CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Charlie Benante's The Devil You Know
Think Baker's Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallow, and Almond.
DarkChocolateMarshmallowAlmond
41CBI · sparse
$1.60/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
VanillaPeachCaramel
49CBI · sparse
$0.38/oz
Black CurrantCocoa PowderPanela
47CBI · sparse
$0.42/oz
¡Sin Cafeína! Subscription (Decaf)
Swiss Water Processed lot with Plum, Dark Chocolate, and Floral in the cup.
Colombia · Swiss Water Processed
MediumPlumDark ChocolateFloral
44CBI · sparse
$1.53/oz
Unicorn Blood — Espresso Blend
Think Peanut Butter, Orange Marmalade, and Milk Chocolate.
Dark
43CBI · sparse
$0.38/oz
Jeppson's Malort Coffee Cold
Think Cocoa, Almond, and Iced Tea W/lemon.
41CBI · sparse
$0.38/oz
Black Splash Coffee Cold
Think Boozy, Chocolate Covered Cherry, and Oak.
WhiskeyChocolateCherry+1
41CBI · sparse
$0.38/oz
Chocolate City Coffee Cold
Cupping notes point toward Orange, Chocolate, and Graham Crackers.
OrangeChocolateGrain
41CBI · sparse
$0.38/oz
Vanilla Suburbs Coffee Cold
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa Puffs, Vanilla Bean, and Caramel.
Medium-LightCocoa PowderVanillaCaramel
41CBI · sparse
$0.38/oz
Coffee Cold Portfolio 8-Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
$0.38/oz
Black Angels - Wilderness of Mirrors 2LP DMC Exclusive Splatter Vinyl
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
$0.38/oz
Anthrax - Cursum Perficio Coffee Cold
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
$0.42/oz
Crimson Canal Pt. Two
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
$1.72/oz
Archived (28)
Espiritu — Catuai Conditioned in Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps
Expect Minty, Sweet, and Peppermint from this experimental lot.
Guatemala · Experimental
HerbSweet
53CBI · sparse
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
The Cool Kids Coffee Shop Cold 8-Pack
Experimental lot with Hazelnut, Clementine, and Black Tea in the cup.
Guatemala · Experimental
HazelnutTangerineBlack Tea
53CBI · sparse
$0.42/oz
Out of stock
ChocolateAlmondBrown Sugar
52CBI · sparse
$1.66/oz
Out of stock
Fuego - Catuai Fermented with Cashmere Hops
Experimental lot with Nectarine, Butterscotch, and Anise in the cup.
Guatemala · Experimental
NectarineButterscotchAnise
51CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Fuego - Catuai Fermented with Pinot Noir Yeast
Green Grape, Caramel, and Bosc Pear on an experimental lot.
Guatemala · Experimental
GrapeCaramelizedPear
51CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
XIX (July Limited Blend)
Expect Blood Orange, Dutch Cocoa, and Grilled Peach from this washed lot.
Mexico · Washed
LightOrangeCocoaPeach
51CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
Experimental lot with Pomegranate, Bakers' Chocolate, and Cherries Jubilee in the cup.
Experimental
PomegranateDark ChocolateCherry
51CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Candy Drip (May Limited Blend)
Washed lot with Cherry Jolly Rancher, Dark Chocolate, and Granny Smith Apple in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
MediumCherryDark ChocolateApple
50CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
MediumDried FruitChocolateNutty+1
50CBI · sparse
$1.72/oz
Out of stock
Taza Mundial (June Limited Blend)
Expect Maple, Blackberry, and Marshmallow from this washed lot.
Washed
Maple SyrupBlackberryMarshmallow
49CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Jimbob Isaac x Unicorn Blood (Espresso Blend)
Roaster flags Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate in the cup.
DarkCherryNuttyChocolate+1
49CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Stellar Bloom (Fellow Collaboration)
Expect Baking Spice, Dark Cherry, and Semi Sweet Chocolate from this washed lot.
Washed
DarkSpiceCherryChocolate
48CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Devil's Lettuce
Roaster flags Peach Rings, Dank Berry, and Chocolate in the cup.
MediumPeachBerryChocolate
48CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Starry Eyes
Roaster flags Molasses, Bakers Chocolate, and Pear in the cup.
Medium-DarkMolassesDark ChocolatePear+2
48CBI · sparse
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
Starry Eyes 5 LB (Dark Roast)
Roaster flags Pear, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
Medium-DarkPearVanillaAlmond+2
48CBI · sparse
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
Evening Emerald
Think Praline, Stone Fruit, and Blackberry.
LightPralineStone FruitBlackberry
48CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Unicorn Blood
Roaster flags Dutch Cocoa, Cherry, and Praline in the cup.
DarkCocoaCherryNutty+2
48CBI · sparse
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
A Love Supreme
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa, Walnut, and Cherry.
MediumCocoaCherry
46CBI · sparse
$1.15/oz
Out of stock
A Love Supreme — House Blend
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa, Walnut, and Toffee.
CocoaWalnutCaramel
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Unicorn Blood — Espresso Blend
Think Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate.
DarkCherryPralineChocolate
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Unicorn Blood Espresso Blend
Think Cherry, Praline, and Semi Sweet Chocolate.
MediumCherryHazelnutChocolate
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
A Love Supreme House Blend
Think Cocoa, Walnut, and Toffee.
MediumCocoaWalnutCaramelized
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Starry Eyes Dark Roast Coffee
Roaster flags Brownie, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
Medium-DarkChocolateVanillaAlmond
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Jimbob Isaac x Starry Eyes — Dark Roast
Roaster flags Brownie, Vanilla, and Almond in the cup.
Medium-DarkChocolateVanillaAlmond
46CBI · sparse
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
Machete (Barrel Aged Blend)
Barrel Aged Blend lot with Booziness and Complex Sweetness in the cup.
Barrel Aged Blend
FermentedOverall Sweet
46CBI · sparse
$1.80/oz
Out of stock
Thunder Road (April Limited Blend)
Think Plum, Walnut, and Brownie.
PlumWalnutChocolate
46CBI · sparse
$1.59/oz
Out of stock
Jamiah Rogers - Chicago Cowboy
Think Melon, Nougat, and Cinnamon.
MelonNougatCinnamon
46CBI · sparse
$1.72/oz
Out of stock
Espiritu — Sarchimor Barrel Aged in Malort
Guatemala / Washed; taste data is still thin.
Guatemala · Washed
$2.23/oz
Out of stock
On YouTube
7 videos · 110k combined views
Dark Matter Coffee has 1 video on their channel; 6 videos come from outside reviewers (Kurasu Kyoto, Coffee Breath, Grainger, and others).
From Dark Matter Coffee
Coverage from others
- 71k views
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Kurasu Kyoto
- 19k views
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Coffee Breath
- 10k views
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Grainger
- 2k views
"I Love My Job" Dark Matter Coffee
Weigel Digital
- 2k views
Episode: #449: Dark Matter Coffee: Unicorn Blood Espresso Blend Review & Chemex Process
Dad Driven Tech
- 1k views
Customer Feature - "Dark Matter Coffee's Devil's Lettuce Blend"
Roastar
Flagship cafe
The Mothership
738 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Open in maps →The flagship location of eight Dark Matter Coffee cafes in Chicago.
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