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JBC Coffee Roasters

Madison, WIjbccoffeeroasters.com ↗
Coffees in catalog
15
Also available
2
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
71.9
Reddit sentiment
80/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOKEBIETRWGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 38% · 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.

  • Reddit80/100weight 18%
  • YouTube—weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 15 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Review70/10011/15 lots · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparency66/10015/15 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • coe multi1/15

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 80/100

JBC Coffee Roasters is recognized in community discussions as a quality mail-order roaster, particularly noted for its Ethiopian offerings and fruit-forward single origins. Customers have highlighted their house blends and award-winning beans positively, with users frequently discussing specific origins like the Gedeb and Refisa. While some individuals note the typical challenges of extracting specific tasting notes or dialing in espresso, the overall presence of JBC in the threads is favorable and consistent.

mail order roasterfruit-forward ethiopiansaward-winning selectionshouse blends
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

3 videos · 47k combined views

3 videos cover JBC Coffee Roasters from reviewers ibmadison, Fellow.

Coverage from others

Flagship cafe

Retail location

Madison, WI

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Seed-city fallback applied (Madison, WI); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website does not list a physical cafe or retail location; it only provides a P.O. Box for mailing purposes.

The catalog

15 in stock · 10 archived

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JBC Coffee Roasters

Banko Gotiti

Lemon Lime Soda, Apple Blossom, and Violet on a washed build.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

VioletJasmineApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$2.42/oz
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Gwiza Honey

Honey lot with Lime Zest, Apricot Rose Jam, and Raspberry in the cup.

Nyamasheke, RW · Honey

LightLimeApricotRose+2
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.50/oz
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Chelchele Natural

Expect Blueberry Peach Sorbet, Elderflower, and Watermelon Licorice from this natural.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural

DarkBlueberryPeachElderflower+3
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.33/oz
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Decaf Colombia

Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Almond Butter, and Cherry Pie in the cup.

Huila, CO

Dark ChocolateAlmondCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.08/oz
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Bella Carmona

Apricot, Nutter Butter, and Agave on a washed build.

Antigua, GT · Washed

ApricotPeanutMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.00/oz
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Campazi #5 Natural

Natural lot with Mixed Berry, Cantaloupe, and Tropical Citrus in the cup.

Kayanza, BI · Natural

DarkBlackberryRaspberryMelon
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.42/oz
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Kibingo

Peach Ginger Puree, Honeycrisp Apple, and Panela on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

LightPeachGingerApple+3
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.33/oz
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Kenya Gititu

Expect Cranberry Apple Crisp, Pear Compote, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.

Kiambu, KE · Washed

CranberryApplePear+3
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$2.42/oz

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Sunburst

Expect Lemon Lime Popsicle, S'mores, and Magnolia from this washed.

Huila · Washed

Well-reviewed roaster
71
$2.08/oz
Archived (10)
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Flor Blanca Geisha

Washed lot with Jasmine, Lemon Vanilla Layer Cake, and Kiwi in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

LightJasmineLemonVanilla+2
Well-reviewed roaster
84
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Out of stock
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Flor De Luna

Expect Jasmine, Wildflower Honey, and Fruity Pebbles from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

JasmineHoneyCereal+1
Well-reviewed roaster
78
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Out of stock
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La Reserva

Strawberry Guava, Watermelon, and Hibiscus on a washed build.

Antioquia, CO · Washed

StrawberryGuavaWatermelon+3
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
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Meru Gichugene

Expect Blueberry Lemonade, Gingersnaps, and Candied Raspberry from this washed.

Meru County, KE · Washed

Medium-LightBlueberryLemonGinger+2
Well-reviewed roaster
76
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Out of stock
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Masha

Expect Guava, Melon, and Caramel Cinnamon Roll from this washed.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

GuavaMelonCaramel+3
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
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Ngomano

Washed lot with Cranberry, Pear Lime Seltzer, and Sweet Cherry Tomato in the cup.

Machakos County, KE · Washed

CranberryPearLime+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65
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Out of stock

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