81Lemon, Honey, and Strawberry on a washed build.
Kivu / Ruli, RW · Washed
MediumLemonHoneyStrawberry
Buyer 4.9 (99)
$1.75/oz
Roaster
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
Roswell, GAlandofathousandhills.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 14
- Also available
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 78.2
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsRWBRCO
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 44% · 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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 14 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews94.3/10013/14 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency43.5/10013/14 lots · weight 5%
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
Land of a Thousand Hills is recognized as a notable local roaster and cafe presence in the communities where they operate. While some users have had mixed experiences with their espresso, others have reported positive experiences, specifically noting distinct tasting notes like lemon peel and plum. The roaster is generally viewed as a legitimate part of the local specialty coffee landscape.
local cafe presencemixed espresso experiencesdistinct tasting notes reportedaccessible specialty coffee
On YouTube
4 videos · 27k combined views
Outside coverage consistently characterizes Land of a Thousand Hills as a mission-driven organization rather than a traditional coffee roaster. Reviewers emphasize their deep integration with Rwandan farming communities and their focus on using coffee as a vehicle for economic development. The brand is frequently described as a bridge between consumers and producers, with a primary focus on social impact and community flourishing.
Direct trade model in RwandaCoffee as a tool for peaceFocus on purposeful work creationCommitment to above fair trade pricingCommunity-centric business philosophy
From Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Roswell, GA
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Roswell, GA); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website lists many cafe locations across the US but does not provide specific street addresses for any of them on the provided pages.
The catalog
14 in stock
81
81Molasses, Cacao, and Cherry on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumMolassesCocoaCherry+3
Buyer 4.9 (104)
$2.02/oz
81Expect Honey, Nutmeg, and Floral from this washed.
Kivu Lake, RW · Washed
Medium-LightHoneyNutmegFloral
Buyer 4.8 (92)
$1.83/oz
80Expect Lemon, Honey, and Cocoa from this washed.
Ruli, RW · Washed
MediumLemonHoneyCocoa
Buyer 4.8 (91)
$1.75/oz
79Cherry, Vanilla, and Floral on a washed build.
Kivu, RW · Washed
MediumCherryVanillaFloral
Buyer 4.8 (122)
$1.75/oz
79Expect Buttery, Cinnamon, and Allspice from this washed.
BR · Washed
MediumButterCinnamonSpice+1
Buyer 4.9 (38)
$1.83/oz
79Washed lot with Walnut, Dark Chocolate, and Smooth in the cup.
RW · Washed
DarkWalnutDark ChocolateCaramel
Buyer 4.9 (188)
$1.60/oz
78Expect Molasses, Pecan Pie, and Luxurious from this washed.
BR · Washed
MediumMolassesPecanOverall Sweet
Buyer 4.8 (86)
$1.83/oz
78Stone Fruit, Almond, and Cocoa on a washed build.
RW · Washed
MediumStone FruitAlmondCocoa
Buyer 4.8 (158)
$1.60/oz
78Expect Brown Sugar, Hazelnut, and Chocolate from this washed.
Washed
Medium-DarkBrown SugarHazelnutChocolate
Buyer 4.8 (213)
$1.60/oz
78Expect Chocolate, Nutty, and Bold from this washed.
Washed
MediumChocolateNuttyOrange
Buyer 4.8 (156)
$1.75/oz
77Creamy Sweet, Rich, Nutty Finish, and Toasty on a washed build.
BR · Washed
MediumHazelnutBrown SugarCaramelized
Buyer 4.5 (34)
$1.83/oz
76Expect Stone Fruit, Almond, and Cocoa from this washed.
RW · Washed
MediumStone FruitAlmondCocoa
Buyer 4.4 (7)
$1.12/oz
70RW / Washed; taste data is still thin.
RW · Washed
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.00/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
79Floral, Citrus, and Honey on a washed build.
Ruli Mountain, RW · Washed
LightFloralCitrusHoney+3
Buyer 4.5 (8)
$0.42/oz
70Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.67/oz
BF
70Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
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