Senda Salvaje - Bolivia
Washed lot with Orange, Green Apple, and Caramelized Nuts in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
LightOrangeAppleNutty+2
66
$2.33/oz
Roaster
Light Up Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 6
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 60.3
- Reddit sentiment
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OriginsHNRWKEBOCOTZ
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 18% · 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 6 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review60/1001/6 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency73.3/1006/6 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay2/6
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.
On YouTube
1 video · 47k combined views
Outside coverage of Light Up Coffee, featuring locations like Kichijoji and Shimokitazawa, highlights founder Yuma Kawano and his unwavering philosophy focused on single origin offerings. Reviewers and journalists observe a minimalist, highly efficient shop operation that reflects years of refinement. The roaster is recognized for its straightforward approach to specialty coffee and dedication to single origins.
founder Yuma Kawano philosophysingle origin focusminimalist shop operationefficient workflowKichijoji and Shimokitazawa locations
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Tokyo
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Tokyo, Japan); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website mentions a 'Kichijoji' location, but does not provide a street address for it or any other retail location.
The catalog
6 in stock · 10 archived
Finca Tamana 12th Anniversary
Washed lot with Mandarin Orange, Orange Jelly, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightOrangePeach
$3.58/oz
Acacia Hills SL28 - Tanzania
Expect Cherry, Grapefruit, and Honey from this washed.
Oldeani, TZ · Washed
LightCherryGrapefruitHoney+1
$2.21/oz
LightBlueberryAppleApricot+1
$2.33/oz
Las Colinas - Costa Rica
Red Apple, Floral, and Soft Cookie Sweetness on a honey build.
Tarrazu, CR · Honey
LightAppleFloralSweet+2
$2.10/oz
Finca Don Jaime - El Salvador
Expect Ripe Red Apple, Honey, and Almond from this honey.
Chalatenango, SV · Honey
LightAppleHoneyAlmond
$2.33/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Archived (10)
Kariru - Kenya
Cherry Aroma, Heated Fruit Impression, and Smooth Mouthfeel on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightCherryStone FruitCandy
68
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
LightAppleCherryApricot+3
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Mi Regalo - Honduras
Washed lot with Stone Fruit, Red Apple, and Loquat in the cup.
Intibucá, HN · Washed
LightStone FruitAppleOther Fruit+1
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
Agua Dulce Geisha - Honduras
Expect Mandarin Orange, Herbal Aroma, and Honey Sweetness from this honey.
Santa Barbara, HN · Honey
LightTangerineHerbHoney+1
$3.31/oz
Out of stock
LightCitrusOrangeTea Like+2
$2.53/oz
Out of stock
El Tanque - Honduras
Washed lot with Orange Tea, Fresh Apple, and Honey in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
LightOrangeTea LikeApple+1
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
La Peña - Honduras
Washed lot with Mandarin Orange, Apricot, and Red Currant in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
LightMandarinApricotRed Currant+1
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Shyira Washed
Valencia Orange, Hassaku Orange, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Western Province, RW · Washed
LightOrangeBlack TeaCane Sugar
$2.19/oz
Out of stock
Gisheke - Rwanda
Natural / Producer: lot with Cherry, Grape, and Orange in the cup.
Western Province, RW · Natural / Producer:
LightCherryGrapeOrange+1
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
LightCherryOrangeApple+1
$2.19/oz
Out of stock
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