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Kaldi's Coffee

Clayton, MOkaldiscoffee.com ↗
Coffees in catalog
4
Also available
0
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
71.4
Reddit sentiment
80/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOCRRWTZBI
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.

  • Reddit80/100weight 18%
  • YouTube75/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 4 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%
  • Transparency66.2/1004/4 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • stale decay2/4

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

In the Reddit coffee community, 'Kaldi' is almost exclusively discussed as a manufacturer of home coffee roasting equipment (such as the Kaldi Wide, Mini, and Fortis) rather than as a coffee bean roaster. Users frequently share their experiences with these drum roasters as part of their progression in the hobby, often modifying them with sensors like Phidgets. While there is occasional mention of the brand in broader coffee contexts, the community sentiment is focused on the hardware's utility for home roasting enthusiasts.

home roasting hardwareroaster progression pathDIY modifications and sensorsdrum roaster enthusiasts
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

3 videos · 850k combined views

Outside coverage of Kaldi's Coffee presents two distinct identities depending on the region. In Ethiopia, reviewers characterize the brand as a ubiquitous cultural staple and a domestic equivalent to Starbucks. Conversely, coverage from North American sources highlights the company's commitment to rigorous quality control, traditional roasting techniques, and a focus on consumer education regarding the coffee supply chain.

Ubiquitous presence in EthiopiaDomestic equivalent to StarbucksRigorous daily quality cuppingsUse of vintage Probat roastersEmphasis on farm to cup education

Coverage from others

Flagship cafe

Demun

700 DeMun Ave., Clayton, MO

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The Demun location is listed first among their St. Louis cafes.

The catalog

4 in stock · 2 archived

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Rwanda Sholi Natural
73
Kaldi's Coffee

Rwanda Sholi Natural

Natural lot with Blueberry, Lemon Candy, and Toffee in the cup.

Southern Province, RW · Natural

BlueberryCitrusOrange+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Archived (2)
Burundi Kibingo
72
Kaldi's Coffee

Burundi Kibingo

Lemon, Apple Pie, and Chamomile on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

LemonAppleChamomile+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.71/oz
Out of stock

For roasters

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