Brazil, Fazenda Vale Encantado
Expect Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Tropical Fruits, and Curls Of Milk Chocolate from this natural.
Minas Gerais,, BR · Natural
MediumVanillaTropical FruitMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.25/oz
Roaster
Herkimer Coffee
Seattle, WAherkimercoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 7
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 67.8
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsBOBRIDCOMXET
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 7 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%
- Transparency52.1/1007/7 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay6/7
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
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 them often do so in the context of long-term loyalty, frequently ordering their beans from Seattle even while living in other parts of the country. There is no negative sentiment expressed toward the roaster in the provided threads.
long-term reliable choicepopular with home espresso enthusiastsfrequent mail-order choiceSeattle-based staple
On YouTube
1 video · 1k combined views
Outside coverage of Herkimer Coffee highlights the roaster's deep commitment to long-term and reciprocal producer relationships. Co-founder Scott Richardson emphasizes mutual financial stability and trust as foundational to their sourcing philosophy. Reviewers and interviews present the brand as heavily focused on community building and mutual education. Herkimer approaches specialty coffee as an interconnected journey for both producers and consumers.
Long-term producer relationshipsMutual financial stabilityCommunity-focused philosophyEducational approach to coffeeReciprocal sourcing partnerships
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Seattle, WA
Open in maps →The catalog
7 in stock · 3 archived
Colombia, Rosado
Expect Strawberry Lemonade, Maple Syrup, and Cinnamon from this washed.
Sierra Nevada, CO · Washed
Medium-LightStrawberryLemonMaple Syrup+1
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.88/oz
Mexico, San Agustin Loxicha
Gingerbread Cookie, Nutella, and Dried Cherries on a washed build.
Oaxaca, San Agustin Loxicha, MX · Washed
MediumGingerHazelnutDried Fruit+2
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$1.83/oz
Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe
Caramel Apple, Peach Puree, and Jasmine Flowers on a washed build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
MediumCaramelApplePeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.73/oz
Espresso Blend
Graham Cracker, Dark Chocolate, and Black Cherries on a washed and natural build.
Washed And Natural
GrainDark ChocolateCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.42/oz
Decaf Blend
Expect Bittersweet Orange, Chocolate, and Raspberry Jam from this pulp natural.
Pulp Natural
MediumCitrusChocolateRaspberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
Drip Blend
Cupping notes point toward Dark Brown Sugar, Caramel, and Dried Cherries.
Medium-DarkBrown SugarCaramelDried Fruit+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.42/oz
Archived (3)
Bolivia, Gesha
Washed lot with Fresh Watermelon Juice, Iced Chamomile Tea, and Honey in the cup.
Andes, BO · Washed
MediumWatermelonChamomileHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Sumatra, Kuala Bengi
Expect Dark Chocolate Coated Strawberry Candy, Cardamom, and Cinnamon from this wet-hulled.
Sumatra, ID · Wet-Hulled
MediumDark ChocolateStrawberryCandy+3
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.69/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia, Pedro Yanahuaya
Roaster flags Dried Mango, Orange Blossom Honey, and Roasted Hazelnuts in the cup.
BO
MangoHoneyHazelnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
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