UBA Berry — Omni
Grape Candy, Blackberry, and Strawberry on an experimental lot.
Risaralda, CO · Experimental
MediumGrapeBlackberryStrawberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$4.38/oz
Typical US$4.03 to $6.44/oz
Roaster · Zürich, ZH
Mame
mame.coffee ↗Prices in CHF
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterBrew guide
Easy Hario Switch Recipe from World Brewers Cup Champion (Emi Fukahori, MAME Coffee)
European Coffee Trip · 189.8K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
Emi Fukahori, World Brewers Cup Champion and co-founder of Mame, demonstrates a hybrid immersion and drip brewing method using the Hario Switch. She explains how the device's ceramic construction helps maintain temperature stability and shares her specific recipe and technique for brewing coffee.
Inside this video
From European Coffee Trip:
“This device allows me to have a ceramic that allows to keep the temperature quite steady.”
“Having a Hario Switch that allows you to do the combination of immersion and a drip, it's still very forgiving in terms of grind size.”
Explore the videos
Across the coverage of Mame
Reviewers and interviewers consistently highlight Mame, co-founded by World Brewers Cup Champion Emi Fukahori and Mathieu Theis, as a premier destination that bridges elite competition standards with accessible, welcoming everyday hospitality. Outside coverage emphasizes their unique approach in Zurich and Tokyo, such as operating without a traditional menu and instead guiding customers through personalized flavor profiles. Reviewers also note their dedication to pure specialty coffee without diversifying into alcohol or non-coffee offerings, focusing entirely on highlighting the inherent qualities of rare beans.
Founded by World Brewers Cup Champions · Personalized menu-free coffee matching · Pure specialty focus without alcohol · Recreating competition cupping precision · Warm spa-like hospitality concepts
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The roaster
17 lots in stock, mostly Panama, Colombia and Brazil.
- In stock
- 17
- House Index · limited data
- 82
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsPanamaColombiaBrazilEthiopiaKenya
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- May 202642 lots seen; 17 in stock now
- Origins
- 5 countriesColombia, Panama, Brazil
- Process mix
- Experimental 35% · Washed 18% · Natural 18% · Honey 18% · Other 12%
- Price position
- 17% above what its profiles predictMedian of 7 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 88% of lots name the producer or farm15 of 17
- Coverage
- 4 reviewer videos · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 8 locations, Zürich, ZHJosefstrasse 160
- Merch
- 1 item in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit and YouTube. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit92/100weight 18%
- YouTube92/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency71.8/10017/17 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.
The catalog
17 in stock · 13 archived
MediumAlmondWalnutStone Fruit+3
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$2.60/oz
Typical US$2.75 to $4.40/oz
Broad comparison
MediumMarzipanLemonCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$4.93/oz
Typical US$5.31 to $8.49/oz
Broad comparison
Altieri LUCI Geisha Honey Omni
Honey lot with Mimosa, Orange, and Honey in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Honey
MediumOrangeHoneyStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$22.82/oz
Typical US$12.46 to $19.90/oz
Colombia UBA Orange Omni
Blackberry, Orange Blossom, and Lychee on an experimental lot.
Risaralda, CO · Experimental
MediumBlackberryOrange BlossomLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$4.38/oz
Typical US$4.03 to $6.44/oz
La Cabra Lot 72 Geisha Natural Omni
Blackberry, Apple, and Tea Finish on a natural lot.
Panama · Natural
MediumBlackberryAppleTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$17.80/oz
Typical US$11.85 to $18.92/oz
Broad comparison
Bambito Estate Geisha Washed — Omni
Expect Jasmin, Orange, and Yellow Peach from this washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
MediumJasmineOrangePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$22.82/oz
Typical US$11.20 to $17.89/oz
El Placer Geisha White Honey — Omni
White Honey lot with Thai Tea, Orange, and Peach in the cup.
Quindío, CO · White Honey
MediumTeaOrangePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$14.15/oz
Typical US$6.30 to $10.06/oz
Colombia Pink Bourbon
Peach, Earl Grey, and Rose Hips on an anaerobic washed lot.
Colombia · Anaerobic Washed
MediumPeachRose
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$4.11/oz
Typical US$4.27 to $6.83/oz
Hartmann Geisha Natural Anaerobic — Omni
Jasmine Tea, Mirabelle, and Honey on an anaerobic natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Anaerobic Natural
MediumJasmineTea LikePlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$17.80/oz
Typical US$13.84 to $22.10/oz
MediumChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$2.46/oz
Typical US$2.75 to $4.39/oz
Broad comparison
Adaura Geisha Natural DF Omni
Roaster flags Strawberry, Blackcurrant, and Peach in the cup.
Boquete, PA
MediumStrawberryBlack CurrantPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$17.80/oz
Typical US$10.79 to $20.59/oz
La Mula Lot 17 Geisha Natural — Omni
Expect Blackberry, Forest Strawberry, and Red Currant from this natural lot.
Panama · Natural
MediumBlackberryStrawberryRedcurrant
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$27.61/oz
Typical US$12.00 to $19.16/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia UBA Sangria — Omni
Expect Blackberry, Orange Blossom, and Lychee from this experimental lot.
Risaralda, CO · Experimental
MediumBlackberryOrange BlossomLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$5.20/oz
Typical US$3.65 to $6.96/oz
MediumHibiscusRed CurrantCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
81CBI
US$3.15/oz
Typical US$3.07 to $4.91/oz
Broad comparison
Chelchele Anaerobic Natural
Expect Blackberry, Violet, and Touch Winey from this anaerobic natural lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Anaerobic Natural
MediumBlackberryVioletWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
80CBI
US$3.42/oz
Typical US$3.69 to $5.89/oz
Broad comparison
MediumAlmondSugarcaneMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
76CBI
US$2.60/oz
Typical US$2.21 to $4.22/oz
Limited comparison
Archived (13)
UBA Sakura — Omni
Experimental lot with Orange Blossom, Peach, and Red Grape in the cup.
Caldas, CO · Experimental
Orange BlossomPeachGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$5.27/oz
Out of stock
Colombia UBA Red — Omni
Expect Watermelon, Cantaloupe, and Lychee from this experimental lot.
Tolima, CO · Experimental
WatermelonLycheeBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$4.44/oz
Out of stock
La Negrita Sidra Anaerobic — Omni
Red Grape, Forest Strawberry, and Red Wine on an anaerobic natural lot.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
GrapeStrawberryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$23.12/oz
Out of stock
UBA Yellow Omni
Expect Mango, Passion Fruit, and Pineapple from this experimental lot.
Caldas, CO · Experimental
MangoPassion FruitPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$4.44/oz
Out of stock
Janson Lot 1047 Geisha Natural Omni
Plum, Raspberry, and White Wine Finish on a natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Natural
PlumRaspberryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$23.12/oz
Out of stock
Janson Lot 1011 Geisha Washed Omni
Bergamot, Apricot, and Orange Tea on a washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
BergamotApricotTea
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$23.12/oz
Out of stock
Altieri Lot Alessa Geisha Natural Omni
Expect Blackberry, Strawberry, and Red Wine from this natural lot.
Panama · Natural
BlackberryStrawberryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$23.74/oz
Out of stock
Altieri Lot ALE Geisha Natural Omni
Blackberry, Dried Pineapple, and White Grape on an anaerobic natural lot.
Panama · Anaerobic Natural
BlackberryPineappleGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$23.74/oz
Out of stock
Panama Lérida Lot 278 Geisha Natural — Omni
Grapefruit, Plum, and Black Tea on a natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Natural
GrapefruitPlumBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$18.03/oz
Out of stock
Lamastus Elida Geisha Anaerobic Omni
Anaerobic Natural / Experimental lot with Red Grape, Pineapple, and Winey in the cup.
Panama · Anaerobic Natural / Experimental
Red CurrantPineappleWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$24.28/oz
Out of stock
La Mula Lot 3 Geisha Natural Omni
Natural lot with Strawberry, Jasmine, and Bergamot in the cup.
Panama · Natural
StrawberryJasmineBergamot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$28.73/oz
Out of stock
PeachOrangeJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
81CBI
US$3.28/oz
Out of stock
Bombe Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blueberry, Raspberry, and Black Currant in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural
BlueberryRaspberryBlack Currant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
81CBI
US$3.70/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 92/100
Two Reddit posts give Mame strongly favorable cafe feedback. A Zurich commenter called it the city's best coffee, praising knowledgeable recommendations and value. Another visitor described a Colombian Pink Bourbon as an adventurous, berry-forward cup and praised the cafe experience.
Zurich cafe experienceknowledgeable serviceColombian Pink Bourbon
Threads cited (2)
- r/Coffee · 16↑ · Zurich Coffee recommendations?
...g story short: Milchbar close to the Bahnhofstrasse is pretty good and is very centrally located, but the absolute best coffee in Zurich can be had at MAME. The Swiss Barista Champion of 2015&2016 (maybe 2017?) owns the place and you can usually talk to her about what you like etc. She'll be able to make good recomm
- r/pourover · 2↑ · Small update about visiting third wave cafes and a review about a cafe in Zurich
...yo and Milan. You guys said you had a similar experience and advised me to only get a pourover if there’s not a lot of orders being processed. So, I visited MAME cafe in Zurich, a cafe recommended to me in another post. Because of my previous experience, I was not expecting a lot. It was not crowded so I guess they
Flagship cafe
MAME Josef
Josefstrasse 160, Zürich, ZH
Open in maps →MAME operates multiple cafe locations starting with their first shop, MAME Josef, in Zurich.
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