90Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Buyer 4.9 (17)
$1.53/oz
Roaster
Five Elephant
- Coffees in catalog
- 7
- Also available
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 80.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessBatch roasted weekly
OriginsCOBRETSVBIRW
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · 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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 7 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews97/1001/7 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency75/1005/7 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge7/7
- stale decay4/7
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
Five Elephant is consistently regarded as a high-quality, reputable roaster within the specialty coffee community. They are frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters from Berlin and are recognized as a go-to source for both coffee beans and brewing equipment in the European market. There is no negative sentiment or criticism directed toward them in the provided threads.
reputable Berlin roasterfrequently recommended alongside top-tier peersreliable source for coffee equipmentassociated with high-quality specialty coffee
Press · Sprudge
- Five Elephant And Wes Anderson Team Up For Limited Edition Coffee Set2025-06-11·sprudge
The Official Air Korda Coffee Travel Set by Five Elephant.
On YouTube
3 videos · 128k combined views
Outside coverage portrays Five Elephant as a foundational pillar of the Berlin specialty coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize their evolution from a single cafe to a sophisticated roastery that maintains a strong focus on quality control. The brand is recognized for its data-driven approach to roasting and its commitment to direct customer engagement. Additionally, their retail spaces are noted for having a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
Data-driven roasting processesDirect customer feedback loopsFoundational Berlin specialty brandBright and open cafe aestheticsCommitment to quality control
Flagship cafe
Five Elephant Kreuzberg
Reichenberger Str. 101, Berlin, Berlin
Open in maps →The Kreuzberg location is identified as their first cafe and is listed first among their four Berlin retail locations.
The catalog
7 in stock · 5 archived
90
80Pink Grapefruit, Green Apple, and Macadamia on a natural build.
Mogiana, BR · Natural
GrapefruitAppleMacadamia
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.14/oz
80Red Apple, Panela, and Orange Peel on a honey build.
Nariño, CO · Honey
ApplePanelaOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.26/oz
80Expect Licorice, Red Apple, and Honey from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
LicoriceAppleHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.17/oz
79Washed lot with Cacao, Brown Sugar, and Orange Zest in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
CocoaBrown SugarOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.31/oz
78Expect Red Apple, Walnut, and Chocolate from this natural.
Mogiana, BR · Natural
MediumAppleWalnutChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
76Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Buyer 1.0 (2)
$1.56/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
77ET / Natural; taste data is still thin.
ET · Natural
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.32/oz
Co
76Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.21/oz
76Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.43/oz
76Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.55/oz
Archived (5)
81Expect Dried Apricot, Vanilla, and Blackberry from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
ApricotVanillaBlackberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.68/oz
Out of stock
80Blackcurrant, Plum, and Raisin on a anaerobic natural build.
Nyamasheke, RW · Anaerobic Natural
Black CurrantPlumRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
79Natural lot with Red Apple, Walnut, and Chocolate in the cup.
Mogiana, BR · Natural
AppleWalnutChocolate
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
78Washed lot with Blueberry, Lemon, and Black Tea in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Washed
BlueberryLemonBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.26/oz
Out of stock
76Washed lot with Choc Chip Cookie, Roasted Hazelnut, and Juicy Sweet Cherry in the cup.
CO · Washed
ChocolateHazelnutCherry
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
For roasters
Cherrybook runs a monthly Roaster Spotlight Series featuring one roaster with an editorial piece and a giveaway. Interested in being featured? See the format or email josh@cherrybookcoffee.com.