73Expect Chocolate, Nuts, and Stone Fruits from this natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural
Roaster
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.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 10 in-stock lots.
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Ethica Coffee Roasters is consistently regarded as a reliable and high-quality local roaster in the Toronto coffee scene. Users frequently mention them alongside other respected Canadian roasters like Hatch and Pilot, often citing them as a go-to choice for their regular coffee subscriptions. Their beans are noted for providing a distinct, high-quality experience that stands out to those transitioning from grocery store coffee to specialty beans.
On YouTube
4 videos · 117k combined views
4 videos from Ethica Coffee Roasters's own channel.
From Ethica Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Ethica Coffee Roasters Sterling Rd Cafe
Unit 104 - 213 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON
Open in maps →The Sterling Rd location is presented as their primary cafe; they also list a separate training centre.
The catalog
73Expect Chocolate, Nuts, and Stone Fruits from this natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural
70Expect Cantaloupe, Jasmine, and Honey from this anaerobic washed.
Narino, CO · Anaerobic Washed
69Washed lot with White Grape, Lemon, and Jasmine in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
69Pomelo, Marmalade, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Nariño, CO · Washed
68Washed lot with Marmalade, Almond, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Narino, CO · Washed
68Expect Tangerine, Honeybush, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Ngozi Province, BI · Washed
68Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Stone Fruits on a natural / producer: build.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural / Producer:
67Chocolate, Sweet Apple, and Hazelnut on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
66Peach, Honey, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Oromia, ET · Washed
66Expect Plum, Red Currant, and Floral from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
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66Apple, Cherry Blossom, and Rooibos Tea on a washed build.
BI · Washed
66Prune, Molasses, and Dark Chocolate on a natural build.
Kintamani, ID · Natural
65Expect Apple, Cherry Blossom, and Rooibos Tea from this washed.
BI · Washed
Not ratedExpect Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Stone Fruits from this natural.
BR · Natural
Not ratedNatural lot with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Stone Fruits in the cup.
BR · Natural
Not ratedMarmalade, Almond, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Washed
70Expect Pomegranate, Red Plum, and Butterscotch from this anaerobic washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Anaerobic Washed
70Strawberry, Banana, and Nougat on a honey build.
Nariño, CO · Honey
70Mango, Lychee, and Blueberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Washed
69Expect Nectarine, Bergamot, and Honey from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
69Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Tangerine, and Magnolia in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Anaerobic Washed
69Apple Chips, Nectarine, and Honeysuckle on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
69Rosemary, Guava, and Pu'er Tea on a semi washed build.
Nariño, CO · Semi Washed
68Natural lot with Raspberry Jam, Sangria, and Molasses in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Natural
68Natural lot with Prune, Molasses, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Bali, ID · Natural
68Expect Apple, Cherry Blossom, and Rooibos Tea from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
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