CGLE 17 Natural
Natural lot with Violet, Red Berries, and Fresh Strawberry in the cup.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
LightVioletBerryStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
83
$15.07/oz
Roaster
La Cabra
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 79.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOECPEPARWKE
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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube90/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 12 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%
- Transparency68.8/10012/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge12/12
- stale decay2/12
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
La Cabra is widely recognized in the specialty coffee community as a premier Nordic-style roaster. They are frequently grouped with other top-tier roasters like Sey, April, and Coffee Collective, and are often cited as a benchmark for light roast profiles. While some users note that their coffees require specific water chemistry and extended rest periods to shine, they maintain a strong reputation among enthusiasts who appreciate their bright, delicate flavor profiles.
Nordic light roast stylerequires specific water chemistrybenefits from extended restfrequent subscription choicehighly regarded by enthusiasts
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Is onyx heading in the direction of stumptown/blue bottle?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Help with Water for light roast pour overs
- r/pourover · ↑ · Afternoon pourover (Carmen Geisha- La Cabra)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · why very soft water for nordic coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Is Anaerobic Processing the Future of Coffee or Just a Fad?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Norwegian or Danish roasteries worth trying?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · La Cabra (Nordic light roast)
- r/pourover · ↑ · Atmosed beans seem to be aging faster than they should .. Am I missing something?
- r/pourover · ↑ · New La Cabra just dropped
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Advent Calendar Thread
Press · Sprudge
- Project III: A New Collaborative Tasting Experience From Phil & Sebastian, Onyx Coffee Lab, And La Cabra2025-11-05·sprudge
Project III is currently available for pre-order.
On YouTube
8 videos · 1728k combined views
Reviewers consistently describe La Cabra as a pioneering Danish specialty roaster known for its light roast profiles, origin transparency, and Scandinavian coffee philosophy. Outside coverage highlights their minimalist retail spaces and international expansion into cities like New York City and Bangkok. Reviewers frequently emphasize their dedication to showcasing terroir and farmer stories alongside a celebrated artisanal baking program.
Danish origin and Aarhus rootsMinimalist and clean shop designScandinavian light roast philosophyOrigin transparency and farmer storytellingCelebrated bakery and pastry programInternational expansion to NYC and Bangkok
Coverage from others
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- 26k views
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Kurasu Kyoto
- 8k views
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Natto Potato
- 3k views
The RightRoast Episode 49: La Cabra Brewed 3 Ways
The Right Roast
- 3k views
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Life with MONOSQUARE
- 2k views
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Blue Rose Studios
- 2k views
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Bean Bros.
- 1k views
La Cabra Coffee Review (Copenhagen, Denmark)- Honey Guatemala Las Gardenias
Coffee Reviews
Flagship cafe
La Cabra Graven
Graven 20, Aarhus C, Denmark
Open in maps →La Cabra lists Graven as their first location in Denmark, reflecting their origin.
The catalog
12 in stock · 28 archived
Potosí Washed
Washed lot with Soft Florals, Ripe Tropical Fruit, and Citrus in the cup.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Washed
LightFloralTropical FruitCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$3.66/oz
Colombia Cerro Azul Geisha
Floral Aromatics, Citrus Aromatics, and Ripe Stone Fruit on a honey build.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Honey
LightFloralCitrusPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$9.42/oz
Alto Naranjal
Expect Bright Citrus, Red Berries, and Deep Dried Fruit from this washed.
Nariño, CO · Washed
LightCitrusBerryDried Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$2.76/oz
DarkBlackberryOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$3.43/oz
LightOrange BlossomHoneyBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$2.57/oz
LightJasmineCitrusHerb+1
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$15.07/oz
Luis Edgar Camacho Pink Bourbon
Expect Sweet And Ripe Tropical Fruit, Mango, and Papaya from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
MangoPapayaTropical Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$3.43/oz
Colombia Finca Potosí — Filter + Espresso
Soft Florals, Ripe Tropical Fruit, and Citrus on a washed build.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Washed
FloralTropical FruitCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$2.07/oz
LightGingerHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$8.60/oz
El Oromazo
Bright Citrus, Dried Fruit Sweetness, and Apple on a washed / producer: build.
Tolima, CO · Washed / Producer:
LightCitrusDried FruitApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.76/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Alto Naranjal
Washed lot with Bright Citrus, Red Berry Acidity, and Deep Dried Fruit Sweetness in the cup.
Nariño · Washed
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.42/oz
Archived (28)
LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
85
$9.17/oz
Out of stock
Yacuri Washed Typica
Stone Fruit, White Tea, and Floral on a washed build.
Zamora-Chinchipe, EC · Washed
LightStone FruitTea LikeFloral
COE #3 · 2020
85
$2.72/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Natural Typica
Expect Floral and Ripe Stone Fruit from this natural.
Loja, EC · Natural
LightFloralPeach
COE #3 · 2020
84
$3.71/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Oak Barrel
Experimental lot with Sweet Dried Fruit and Very Ripe Tropical Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Experimental
Medium-LightDried FruitTropical Fruit
COE #3 · 2020
84
$4.15/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightFloral
COE #3 · 2020
83
$3.49/oz
Out of stock
Linarco Rodriguez Pink Bourbon
Washed lot with Floral Aromas, Fresh Acidity, and Tropical Sweetness in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightFloralCitrusTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
83
$3.66/oz
Out of stock
FloralStone Fruit
COE #3 · 2020
82
$6.54/oz
Out of stock
LightCitrusHerbFloral+2
Well-reviewed roaster
82
$17.26/oz
Out of stock
Peru La Catarata Geisha #1 Peru Cup of Excellence Winner
Washed lot with Complex & Perfumed, Lemongrass, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Medium-LightCitrusHerbFloral+2
Well-reviewed roaster
82
$4.87/oz
Out of stock
Elida Washed
Expect White Florals, Fresh Stone Fruit, and Citrus Aromatics from this washed.
Boquete, PA · Washed
LightFloralStone FruitCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
82
$15.75/oz
Out of stock
Potosí Natural
Expect Soft Fruit, Cacao, and Rich Sweetness from this natural.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
LightOther FruitCocoaOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
82
$3.65/oz
Out of stock
Henry Muñoz
Expect Tropical, Ripe, and Round from this washed.
Huila,roast_level:1,subregion:, CO · Washed
Tropical FruitLycheeMango
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$18.71/oz
Out of stock
Linarco Rodriguez SL28
Red Berry, Bright Acidity, and Brown Sugar Sweetness on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightBerryBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$3.66/oz
Out of stock
Augusto Ortega
Washed lot with Soft Florals, Tropical Fruit, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightFloralBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$3.27/oz
Out of stock
LightJasmineLemonHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$6.54/oz
Out of stock
LightFloralBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$15.75/oz
Out of stock
LightFloralRed CurrantTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$18.71/oz
Out of stock
LightJasminePeachTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$25.37/oz
Out of stock
LightOrangeLemonApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$2.58/oz
Out of stock
LightBerryOther FruitVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$17.58/oz
Out of stock
LightFloralCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$21.12/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Monkaaba Pink Bourbon
Washed lot with Floral, Red Fruits, and Juicy in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
FloralRed CurrantOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Papaya Anaerobic Bourbon
Expect Tropical Fruit and Overall Sweet from this anaerobic natural / process detail.
EC · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail
Tropical FruitOverall Sweet
COE #3 · 2020
78
$6.54/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Las Macadamias #1 CoE Natural Geisha
Rose, Violet, and Jasmine on a natural build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Natural
LightFloralApricotLychee+1
SCA 91.0
75
$6.05/oz
Out of stock
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