Colombia Wilton Benitez — Filter
Pecan, Nougat, and Brown Sugar on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumPecanNougatBrown Sugar
COE #1 · 2021
75
$1.68/oz
Roaster
Ethica Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 18
- Also available
- 6
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 67.7
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
OriginsCOETBRCNPEBI
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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 18 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review60/1001/18 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency66.4/10018/18 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay6/18
- coe multi2/18
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 well-regarded locally in Toronto and within Canadian pour-over communities. Customers frequently group Ethica alongside reputable regional peers like Hatch, Subtext, and Rogue Wave. New specialty coffee drinkers and enthusiasts alike praise Ethica for opening their eyes to distinct, fruit-forward flavor profiles that stand well above standard grocery store options.
local Toronto roastergreat for pour-overfrequently compared to Hatch and Subtextdistinct flavor profilesreliable subscription option
Threads cited (6)
- r/pourover · ↑ · Same Kenyan Beans, Different Roasters
- r/Coffee · ↑ · 10 coffeeshops i've loved from traveling for a year
- r/pourover · ↑ · Trying out a new morning coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Any Recommendations of wildly different tasting coffees.
- r/pourover · ↑ · Canadian Looking to expand their taste
- r/pourover · ↑ · Good Ontario/Canada coffee roaster for pour over?
On YouTube
4 videos · 119k 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
18 in stock · 17 archived
PecanNougatBrown Sugar
COE #1 · 2021
71
$1.42/oz
China Qiu Po Anaerobic Natural — Filter
Dark Plum, Raisin, and Red Wine on a anaerobic natural build.
Yunnan, CN · Anaerobic Natural
PlumRaisinWiney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$2.03/oz
Ethica Espresso
Expect Chocolate, Nuts, and Stone Fruits from this natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural
ChocolateNuttyStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.49/oz
China Autumn Amber — Espresso
Expect Concord Grape, Red Wine, and Dark Chocolate from this anaerobic natural.
Yunnan, CN · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightGrapeWineyDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.03/oz
Ethiopia Habtamu Goro — Filter
Washed lot with Peach, Floral, and Black Tea in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
MediumPeachFloralBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.81/oz
PeachHoneyBlack Tea+2
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.40/oz
Mexico Patlanalan Lot One — Filter
Papayo, Lemon Candy, and Floral on a washed build.
Puebla, MX · Washed
MediumPapayaLemonFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.68/oz
China Qiu Po — Filter
Dark Plum, Raisin, and Red Wine on a anaerobic natural build.
Yunnan, CN · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightPlumRaisinWiney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.51/oz
Standard Espresso - Espresso
Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Stone Fruits on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
ChocolateHazelnutStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.17/oz
Colombia El Sendero Mosto Washed — Filter
Expect Cantaloupe, Jasmine, and Honey from this anaerobic washed.
Narino, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumMelonJasmineHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.47/oz
MediumOrangeAlmondMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.26/oz
Standard Filter — Filter
Expect Chocolate, Nutty, and Stone Fruits from this natural.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
MediumChocolateNuttyPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.17/oz
Vantage Espresso
Washed lot with Marmalade, Almond, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Narino, CO · Washed
OrangeAlmondMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.57/oz
PeachHoneyBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.70/oz
China Autumn Amber — Espresso
Expect Concord Grape, Red Wine, and Dark Chocolate from this anaerobic natural.
CN · Anaerobic Natural
MediumGrapeWineyDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.51/oz
Brazil Cachoeira — Filter
Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Stone Fruits on a natural / producer: build.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural / Producer:
MediumChocolateHazelnutStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
Colombia Cauca EA Sugarcane Decaf
Chocolate, Sweet Apple, and Hazelnut on a anaerobic washed build.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
ChocolateAppleHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.72/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
PruneMolassesDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
PeachHoneyBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
AppleFloralTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
ChocolateHazelnutStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Archived (17)
Peru Milton Rojas — Espresso
Expect Pomegranate, Red Plum, and Butterscotch from this anaerobic washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Anaerobic Washed
PomegranatePlumButterscotch+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightStrawberryBananaNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Spectrum — Finca La Negrita Red Geisha Semi-Washed
Mango, Lychee, and Blueberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightMangoLycheeBlueberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$7.55/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Francy Castillo Semi-Washed
Rosemary, Guava, and Pu'er Tea on a semi washed build.
Nariño, CO · Semi Washed
Medium-LightHerbGuavaBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
El Turpial Geisha — Washed
Washed lot with White Grape, Lemon, and Jasmine in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Medium-LightGrapeLemonJasmine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$4.24/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Francy Castillo Caturra — Filter
Pomelo, Marmalade, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Nariño, CO · Washed
MediumGrapefruitOrangeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
Peru Marly Palomino SL9 — Filter
Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Tangerine, and Magnolia in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Anaerobic Washed
MediumPeachTangerineJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$3.58/oz
Out of stock
Peru Los Aladinos — Filter
Apple Chips, Nectarine, and Honeysuckle on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Medium-LightApplePeachHoneysuckle+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Villa Betulia Pink Bourbon — Filter
Expect Nectarine, Bergamot, and Honey from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumPeachBergamotHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.10/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Solomon Hamiso — Espresso
Natural lot with Raspberry Jam, Sangria, and Molasses in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Natural
RaspberryWineyMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Indonesia Kintamani Natural — Espresso
Natural lot with Prune, Molasses, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Bali, ID · Natural
DarkPruneMolassesDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Giku Lot5 — Filter
Expect Apple, Cherry Blossom, and Rooibos Tea from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
MediumAppleFloralTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bavyeyi — Filter
Expect Tangerine, Honeybush, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Ngozi Province, BI · Washed
MediumTangerineTea LikeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.68/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Habtamu Goro — Filter
Washed lot with Peach, Floral, and Black Tea in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
PeachFloralBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.51/oz
Out of stock
MelonJasmineHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.45/oz
Out of stock
MediumPlumRed CurrantFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
LightPlumRed CurrantFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.50/oz
Out of stock
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