Rwanda Rulindo Marambi — Limited
Expect Red Plum, Floral, and Lime from this washed.
Gatsibo, RW · Washed
Medium-LightPlumFloralLime+1
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.18/oz
Roaster
Kuma Coffee
Seattle, WAwww.kumacoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 13
- Also available
- 5
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 69.7
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOHNETBIKERW
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%
- YouTube90/100weight 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%
- Transparency56.7/10012/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay9/13
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.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Kuma Coffee appears in the community as a respected specialty roaster positioned alongside well-known national peers in standard price tiers. Users discuss their offerings across various brewing methods, noting specific favorites like their Red Bear espresso, Ethiopia Misty Valley, and decaf options, while appreciating their presence in online specialty coffee circles.
specialty roasterwell-regarded standardspopular single origins and espresso blendscompetitive pricing tiers
Threads cited (9)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · I drank a lot of decaf, so you don't have to: My recommendations
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Decaf Gripes - Roasters, Please Don't Do This
- r/Coffee · ↑ · What to do with French press ground coffee and no French press?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · ... and now for something a little different (coolest coffee shirts!)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · /r/Coffee, who is your favorite roaster in your local city?
- r/pourover · ↑ · Short resting beans
- r/Coffee · ↑ · "Budget" online coffee vendors?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Your favorite espresso beans.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Bonavita Metropolitan+ Baratza Encore
On YouTube
3 videos · 14k combined views
Outside coverage portrays Kuma Coffee as a tiny, unassuming Seattle roaster that quietly produces world-class specialty coffee. Reviewers and features highlight their commitment to direct farmer relationships, often paying multiple times fair trade prices for exceptional quality. Additionally, the roaster relies entirely on organic word-of-mouth growth rather than traditional marketing or advertising.
Tiny four person roasting teamDirect farmer relationshipsPaying double or triple fair tradeZero traditional advertisingOrganic word of mouth growth
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Seattle, WA
Open in maps →The website does not provide a physical address for a retail location or headquarters; it only mentions 'Local Pickup' as a menu option without providing details.
The catalog
13 in stock · 11 archived
Colombia El Encanto
Washed lot with Purple Grape, Hibiscus, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Medium-LightGrapeHibiscusDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.14/oz
Medium-LightPeachOrangeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.14/oz
Medium-LightTangerineHoneyHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.14/oz
Kenya Chorongi
Expect Cara Cara Orange, Red Currant, and White Tea from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Medium-LightOrangeRed CurrantTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.01/oz
Mexico Sochiapam
Washed lot with Purple Grape, Almond, and Hot Chocolate in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
GrapeAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.14/oz
Decaf Ethiopia Natural Suke Quto
Expect Dark Chocolate, Blackberry Jam, and Red Apple from this natural.
Guji Zone, ET · Natural
MediumDark ChocolateBlackberryApple
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.05/oz
Medium-LightRaspberryBlack TeaOverall Sweet+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.63/oz
MediumCaramelizedChocolatePeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.60/oz
Single Origin Espresso Roasters Choice
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.85/oz
Medium-LightRaspberryFloralCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.60/oz
Medium-LightChocolateBerryGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Momma Bear 50/50 Decaf-Regular Blend
Think Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows.
ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.60/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Kuma Instant Coffee Honduras Gerardo Trejo
Dark Chocolate, Medjool Dates, and Honey Crisp Apple on a washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateDateApple
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$15.95/oz
Decaf Subscription
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$2.00/oz
Medium-LightBerryFloralCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.63/oz
Medium-LightChocolateBerryGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.60/oz
Archived (11)
Colombia Hector Jojoa
Expect Passion Fruit, Melon Candy, and Sandies from this washed.
Pasto, CO · Washed
Medium-LightPassion FruitMelonOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.14/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightChocolateAppleOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Desta Gola
Frosted Cherry Pop Tart, Key Lime, and Bergamot on a washed build.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Medium-LightCherryLimeBergamot
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.05/oz
Out of stock
Colombia José Narváez
Expect Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, and Praline from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Medium-LightDark ChocolateRaspberryPraline
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.14/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightMangoTangerineAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.14/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightGrapeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.12/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Ruvumu #3
Expect Orange Marmalade, Rooibos Tea, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightOrangeTea LikeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightBergamotOrangeCocktail Mix
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Gathaithi
Expect Terry's Chocolate Orange, Pie Crust, and Cranberry from this washed.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
ChocolateOrangeGrain+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Arturo Paz
Cupping notes point toward Passion Fruit, Grape Drink, and Hibiscus.
Santa Barbara, HN
Passion FruitGrapeHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.81/oz
Out of stock
Spinnaker 70% Colombia Coffee Crunch Chocolate Bar Collab
Roaster flags Rich, Fudgy, and Balanced Sweetness in the cup.
ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$2.76/oz
Out of stock
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