72Expect Strawberry Lemonade, Maple Syrup, and Cinnamon from this washed.
CO · Washed
LightStrawberryLemonMaple Syrup+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.88/oz
Roaster
Herkimer Coffee
Seattle, WAherkimercoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 8
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 70.2
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsBOCOMXETID
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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 8 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%
- Transparency51.2/1008/8 lots · weight 5%
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
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Herkimer Coffee is consistently referenced by long-time home espresso enthusiasts as a reliable, go-to roaster for their daily coffee needs. Users who mention the brand often do so in the context of long-term loyalty, frequently ordering their beans from Seattle even when living in other parts of the country. There is no explicit criticism of the coffee quality or service in the provided threads.
long-term reliable choicepopular for home espressofrequent mail-order choiceSeattle-based staple
On YouTube
1 video · 1k combined views
Outside coverage highlights Herkimer Coffee as a company deeply rooted in long-term, reciprocal relationships with coffee producers. Reviewers and industry commentators emphasize the roaster's commitment to mutual financial stability and trust within their supply chain. The roaster is portrayed as an educator that prioritizes bringing customers along on the journey of coffee production. Their identity is defined by a community-focused approach rather than purely transactional business practices.
Long-term producer partnershipsMutual financial stability focusEmphasis on community buildingEducational approach to coffee sourcingReciprocal trade philosophy
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Seattle, WA
Open in maps →The catalog
8 in stock · 1 archived
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72Gingerbread Cookie, Nutella, and Dried Cherries on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MediumGingerbreadChocolateHazelnut+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
71Caramel Apple, Peach Puree, and Jasmine Flowers on a washed build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
MediumCaramelApplePeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.73/oz
71Expect Dark Chocolate Coated Strawberry Candy, Cardamom, and Cinnamon from this wet-hulled.
Sumatra, ID · Wet-Hulled
MediumDark ChocolateStrawberryCandy+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.69/oz
69Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate, and Black Cherries on a washed and natural build.
Washed And Natural
Graham CrackerDark ChocolateCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.42/oz
69Washed lot with Dark Brown Sugar Caramel, Dried Cherries, and Orange Zest in the cup.
CO · Washed
MediumCaramelizedCherryOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.42/oz
69Expect Bittersweet Orange, Chocolate, and Raspberry Jam from this natural.
Natural
MediumOrangeChocolateRaspberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
68Roaster flags Dried Mango, Orange Blossom Honey, and Roasted Hazelnuts in the cup.
BO
MangoHoneyHazelnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Archived (1)
73Washed lot with Fresh Watermelon Juice, Iced Chamomile Tea, and Honey in the cup.
Andes, BO · Washed
MediumWatermelonChamomileHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
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