Punch Buggy — Espresso
Natural lot with Chocolate, Nut, and Subtle Fruit in the cup.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
DarkChocolateHazelnutCherry
Shop 4.8 (250)
83CBI
$1.98/oz
Roaster · Hamilton, ON
Detour Coffee Roasters
17 lots in stock, mostly Peru, Colombia and Ethiopia.
- In stock
- 17
- House Index · limited data
- 71
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsPeruColombiaEthiopiaCosta RicaRwandaBrazil
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202642 lots seen; 17 in stock now
- Origins
- 9 countriesBolivia, Ethiopia, Mexico
- Process mix
- Washed 59% · Other 18% · Natural 12% · Experimental 12%
- Price position
- 11% above what its profiles predictMedian of 8 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 77% of lots name the producer or farm13 of 17
- Buyer stars
- 4.8 out of 5774 reviews across 9 lots, from the roaster's own store
- Coverage
- 4 reviewer videos · 1 editorial mention · 4 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗TikTok ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- Cafe in Hamilton, ONDetour Coffee Roasters operates cafes in Dundas and Paris, Ontario.
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 30% · 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.
- Reddit80/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratings93.6/1008/17 lots · weight 12–18% · avg 15.8%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency64.4/10016/17 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay8/17
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
17 in stock · 21 archived
MediumCaramelGrapeApple
Shop 4.8 (93)
78CBI · preliminary
$2.13/oz
LightCitrusFloral
Shop 4.7 (71)
77CBI · preliminary
$2.02/oz
MediumDark ChocolateMolassesNutty
Shop 4.8 (101)
77CBI
$2.08/oz
MediumToffeeFigChocolate+1
Shop 4.8 (109)
76CBI
$2.13/oz
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelDried Fruit
Shop 4.9 (22)
75CBI · preliminary
$2.13/oz
MediumCaramelDark ChocolateCherry
Shop 4.6 (69)
75CBI · preliminary
$2.02/oz
Espresso Tasting Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Shop 4.6 (58)
73CBI · preliminary
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Honduras Don Chepe
Expect Golden Delicious Apple, Nutella, and Nougat from this washed extended fermentation lot.
Intibucá, HN · Washed Extended Fermentation
MediumAppleHazelnutNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.46/oz
Bolivia Oro Verde
Anaerobic Washed lot with Yellow Plum, Candied Almonds, and Sultanas in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumPlumAlmondRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.34/oz
Sugar Rush — Halloween Blend
Blue Raspberry, Watermelon Candy, and Fuzzy Peaches on a blend lot.
Sidamo, ET · Blend
MediumRaspberryWatermelonPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.46/oz
MediumAppleAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.52/oz
MediumMaple SyrupMarzipanTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.52/oz
Bolivia Copacabana Women's Blend
Expect Cocoa Puffs, White Grape, and Honey from this anaerobic washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumCocoaGrapeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.34/oz
MediumGooseberryGrapeLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.52/oz
Peru María Luz Dina García Cruz — Espresso
Nashi Pear, Custard, and Candied Pecan on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Medium-LightPearPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.36/oz
MediumAppleCherryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI · sparse
$2.36/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Fall Faves Tasting Pack
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
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Punch Buggy Instant Coffee
Natural lot with Cherry, Hazelnut, and Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
DarkCocoa PowderHazelnutCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI · sparse
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Digital Gift Card (Online Use Only)
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI · sparse
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Single Origin Tasting Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI · sparse
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Essentials Tasting Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI · sparse
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Archived (21)
Daydream — Summer Blend
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Shop 5.0 (5)
79CBI · preliminary
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Harvest Moon | Special Release
Expect Cacao Nibs, Cashew Butter, and Bosc Pear from this washed lot.
Colca Valley, PE · Washed
Medium-LightCocoa PowderCashewPear
Shop 4.4 (5)
77CBI · preliminary
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Like a Rembrandt | Artist Collab x Julianna Riolino
Expect Cortland Apple, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Mataquescuintla, GT · Washed
MediumAppleHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Shop 4.0 (8)
71CBI · preliminary
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Piesan Red Honey
Expect Maraschino Cherries, Dried Apricots, and Cashew from this red honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
MediumCherryApricotNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Decaf El Granja Paraiso 92 — Superbrew
Anaerobic Washed lot with Cranberry, Gingerbread, and Apple Crumble in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumCranberryGingerApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Muzo Giko Hill Natural
Expect Cherry Chocolate Tart, Pomegranate, and Strawberry Jam from this natural lot.
Northern Province, RW · Natural
MediumCherryChocolatePomegranate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Finca La Hermosa Sidra — Superbrew
Honey lot with Sweet Citrus, Jasmine, and Grape in the cup.
Chimaltenango, GT · Honey
OrangeJasmineGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$5.22/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Finca Buenavista Pink Bourbon
Expect Grape Crush, Pink Lemonade, and Cane Sugar from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumGrapeLemonSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Carrizal Arriba — Espresso
Expect Honeycrisp Apple, Orange Marmalade, and Chocolate Fudge from this white honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey
MediumAppleOrangeChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Peru Neptaly Santos Correa — Espresso
Expect Orange Blossoms, Cherry Cola, and Cane Sugar from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Orange BlossomSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Peru Rayos de Sol Gesha — Superbrew
Expect White Flowers, Hibiscus Tea, and Grapefruit from this washed lot.
San Ignacio, PE · Washed
MediumFloralHibiscusGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$4.50/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural
Natural lot with Guava, Black Cherry, and Apricot in the cup.
Butanyerera Province, BI · Natural
MediumGuavaCherryApricot+3
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.52/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Buena Vista — Espresso
Lemonade, Black Currant, and Black Tea on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
LemonBlack CurrantBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Faficho Red Honey — Superbrew
Expect Grape, Jasmine, and Mixed Berry from this red honey lot.
Sidama, ET · Red Honey
MediumGrapeJasmineBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Santa Teresa White Honey
Sweet Orange, Yellow Plum, and Milk Chocolate on a white honey / producer: lot.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey / Producer:
MediumOrangePlumMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Humure Remera Hill
Natural lot with Pink Lady Apple, Black Cherry, and Almond Torte in the cup.
Eastern Province, RW · Natural
MediumAppleCherryAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Peru Rosa Lindomira Altamirano
Washed lot with Stewed Pear, Fig Jam, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumPearFigButterscotch+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Fugi Ikizere
Expect Blackberries, Apricot, and Lemon Black Tea from this washed lot.
Nyaruguru, RW · Washed
MediumBlackberryPeachBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Duromina
Candied Grapefruit, Peach Iced Tea, and Orange Blossom on a washed lot.
Jimma, ET · Washed
MediumPeachTeaOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.46/oz
Out of stock
Peru Dionisio Chingel Peña — Espresso
Washed lot with Bartlett Pear, Golden Sultanas, and Almond Pastry in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
PearRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.46/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Incuti
Washed lot with Strawberry Shortcake, Meyer Lemon, and Honeyed Tea in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
MediumStrawberryLemonBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Four independent Reddit threads give Detour Coffee a favorable but mixed picture. Three contributors praised a four-year subscription, strong overall quality, and Punch Buggy espresso, while one buyer found a single-origin bag underwhelming and sour.
subscription consistencyPunch Buggy espressomixed roast impression
Threads cited (4)
- r/Coffee · 106↑ · Coffee roasters in Canada?
I’ve been on a detour subscription for the past 4 years for my espresso. Never a bad bag.
- r/espresso · 21↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
Detour from Hamilton is also really good! Up there with Pilot for quality.
- r/Coffee · 15↑ · Canadian Roasters
I’ve tried Detour (local to me) 49th and Pilot and I personally prefer Detour. Have gone through a few bags of their Punch Buggy Espresso now and I enjoy every cup I make with it!
- r/Coffee · 6↑ · Is my brewing technique shit or am I just basic
...ood rating on Amazon, kicking horse coffee, and that was a pretty good improvement on what I was drinking before. Recently I bought some single orgin coffee from detour and was rather underwhelmed. It didn't taste bad but was more sour than I wanted. I tried to grind finer but that started tasting burnt. I couldn't
On YouTube
4 videos · 13k combined views
Detour Coffee Roasters has 1 video on their channel; 3 videos come from outside reviewers (Julie for Daily Tiramisu, Canada Coffee Insider, CeeKay Films).
From Detour Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Hamilton, ON
Open in maps →Detour Coffee Roasters operates cafes in Dundas and Paris, Ontario.
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