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Friedhats

AmsterdamPrices in EURwww.friedhats.com ↗
Coffees in catalog
20
Also available
0
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
77.5
Reddit sentiment
85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOPEPARWBIET
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 28% · 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%
  • YouTube90/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 20 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparencynot on file · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • sprudge20/20
  • stale decay8/20

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

Friedhats is widely regarded as a top-tier roaster, frequently mentioned alongside world-renowned names like Tim Wendelboe and Ona. While one user expressed dissatisfaction with roast profiles, the broader community sentiment highlights them as offering excellent value for high-quality specialty coffee. They are consistently recognized as a standout roaster within the Netherlands and the global specialty scene.

excellent value for moneyworld-class reputationlight roast focusdistinctive roast profileshighly regarded in the Netherlands
Threads cited (5)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

5 videos · 59k combined views

Outside coverage consistently portrays Friedhats as a brand defined by creative independence and a relentless pursuit of unique flavor profiles. Reviewers emphasize the founders' transition from humble beginnings in a garage to establishing a respected Amsterdam roastery. The consensus among observers is that the roaster maintains a strong focus on light roasting techniques to showcase origin characteristics. Coverage also highlights their commitment to sustainable practices and rigorous quality control through consistent cupping.

Emphasis on creative independenceLight roasting for origin clarityHumble garage origins storyCommitment to sustainable packagingRigorous internal cupping standardsExploration of unique flavor profiles

Coverage from others

Flagship cafe

Friedhats Fuku Cafe

Bos en Lommerweg 136, Amsterdam

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The Fuku Cafe is presented as their primary retail location in Amsterdam.

The catalog

20 in stock · 24 archived

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Archived (24)

For roasters

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