67Expect Floral, Candied Citrus, and Green Apple from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightFloralOrangeApple+3
ROTY 2026 roaster
$3.08/oz
Roaster
Kafiex Roasters
Vancouver, WAwww.kafiex.com ↗
Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2026
- Coffees in catalog
- 13
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 62.5
- Reddit sentiment
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Pricing perksFree shipping over $65
OriginsCOMXETCRBR
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 15% · 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.
- Reddit—weight 18%
- YouTube80/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 13 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%
- Transparency57.7/10013/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge13/13
- roty13/13
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.
Press · Sprudge
- Pacific Foods Barista Series To Showcase Plant-Based Milks & Sponsor World Latte Art Competition At World Of Coffee San Diego2026-03-25·sprudge
Attendees to Enjoy Specialty Coffee by Kafiex and Black & White Coffee Roasters; Plus, an Appearance by US Barista Champion Kay Cheon.
On YouTube
1 video · 1k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Kafiex Roasters as a community-focused business rooted in Vancouver, Washington. Reviewers highlight the founders' dedication to local engagement and their commitment to providing educational opportunities for students through coffee-related work. The brand is portrayed as an active participant in the local economy rather than just a coffee producer.
Community-centric business modelLocal Vancouver focusStudent vocational trainingSocially responsible sourcing
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Kafiex Roasters Coffee Lab
720 Esther St, Vancouver, WA
Open in maps →The site identifies this as their Coffee Lab and lists it as their primary contact address.
The catalog
13 in stock · 5 archived
6766Floral, Candied Citrus, and Green Apple on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightFloralOrangeCitrus+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
$2.92/oz
65Anaerobic Washed lot with Floral, Candied Citrus, and Green Apple in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightFloralCitrusApple+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
$2.17/oz
Washed lot with Chocolate, Warming Spices, and Toasted Nuts in the cup.
Nayarit, MX · Washed
MediumChocolateSpiceNutty
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.25/oz
Expect Blackberry, Caramel, and Citrus from this natural.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightBlackberryCaramelCitrus
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.67/oz
Expect Milk Chocolate, Raspberry, and Warming Spice from this honey.
Tarrazú, CR · Honey
LightMilk ChocolateRaspberrySpice
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.58/oz
Washed lot with Dark Chocolate and Toffee Nut in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateToffeeNutty
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.42/oz
Natural lot with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Toasted Nuts in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
MediumCocoaCaramelHazelnut
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.25/oz
Expect Milk Chocolate and Toasted Pecan from this washed.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Medium-LightMilk ChocolatePecan
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.50/oz
Washed lot with Semi Sweet Dark Chocolate, Butterscotch, and Dark Cherry in the cup.
Washed
MediumDark ChocolateButterscotchCherry
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.42/oz
Washed lot with Caramel Apple, Chocolate, and Sweet Tangerine in the cup.
Washed
Medium-LightCaramelAppleChocolate+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.58/oz
Sweet Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Cocoa on a washed build.
Washed
MediumChocolateBrown SugarCocoa Powder+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.42/oz
Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Balanced Body on a washed build.
Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateCaramel
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.42/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Think Brown Sugar and Cocoa.
Brown SugarCocoa
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.42/oz
Archived (5)
65Expect Mango, Tropical Fruits, and Caramel from this washed.
Quindío, CO · Washed
LightMangoTropical FruitCaramel+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
65Lemongrass, Floral, and Candied Citrus on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightCitrusFloralLemon
ROTY 2026 roaster
$2.92/oz
Out of stock
Strawberry Jam, Blackberry, and Chocolate on a natural build.
Sidama, ET · Natural
LightStrawberryBlackberryChocolate
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Milk Chocolate, Roasted Almond, and Warming Spices on a washed build.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Medium-LightChocolateNuttySpice+1
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.25/oz
Out of stock
Dark Chocolate and Toffee Nut on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateToffeeNutty
ROTY 2026 roaster
$1.42/oz
Out of stock
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