El Ingenio — Meraki
Washed lot with Dried Fruits, Green Apple, and Fudge in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Roaster
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.
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
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Bonuses earned (per lot)
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Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Manhattan Coffee Roasters is frequently discussed alongside top-tier European specialty roasters, known for offering high-end, world-class light roasts and experimental or co-fermented beans. Mentioned alongside elite names like Sey, DAK, and La Cabra, they are often sought out by enthusiasts looking for exceptional origin coffees and unique processing methods, though some note the higher price point or shipping costs outside of Europe.
On YouTube
1 video · 14k combined views
1 video covers Manhattan Coffee Roasters from reviewer European Coffee Trip.
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Hongkongstraat 55, Rotterdam, South Holland
Open in maps →The website lists an address in Rotterdam, but it appears to be a roasting/office facility rather than a retail cafe.
The catalog
Washed lot with Dried Fruits, Green Apple, and Fudge in the cup.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Washed lot with Dried Fruit, Green Apple, and Fudge in the cup.
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Expect Red Apple, Clementine, and Fudge from this washed.
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Natural lot with Berry Compote, White Sugar, and Strawberry Juice in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
Roaster flags Sweet Baked Apple, Prunes, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Tolima, CO
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Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
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Expect Dr. Pepper, Jolly Rancher, and Vanilla from this natural.
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Washed lot with Blueberry, Nutella, and Green Apple in the cup.
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Expect Red Grape, Purple Skittles, and Blackberry from this natural.
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Expect Lemon, Passionfruit, and Raspberry Jam from this experimental.
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Expect Raspberry, Guava, and Rosehip from this experimental.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
Anaerobic Natural lot with Papaya, Melon, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Mata de Minas, BR · Anaerobic Natural
Pomegranate, Green Apple, and Yellow Flowers on a anaerobic natural build.
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Expect Pineapple, White Tea, and Marzipan from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Melon, Grapefruit Cordial, and Purple Fruittella in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Hibiscus, Yellow Plum, and Candy Apple from this natural.
Quindío, CO · Natural
Expect Elderflower, Mango Lassi, and Dulce De Leche from this experimental.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
Experimental lot with Violets, Cherry, and Prune in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
Washed lot with Jasmine, Pink Lemonade, and Dragonfruit in the cup.
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Expect Haribo Peach, Milky Oolong, and Mango from this experimental.
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Expect Red Currant, Brazil Nut, and Papaya from this carbonic maceration natural.
Jinotega, NI · Carbonic Maceration Natural
Expect Cherry, Vanilla, and Bubblegum from this anaerobic natural.
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Tolima, CO · Natural
Washed lot with Dates, Pomegranate, and Nougat in the cup.
Jinotega, NI · Washed
Expect Candy Apple, Pineapple, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Santa Ana, SV · Washed
Expect Blueberry, Melon, and Cherry from this anaerobic natural.
Karongi, RW · Anaerobic Natural
Natural lot with Plum Jam, Strawberry, and Ceylon Tea in the cup.
Arusha, TZ · Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Dates, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
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Mantiqueira de Minas, BR · Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Washed lot with Papaya, Strawberry, and Dragonfruit in the cup.
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Expect Shiso Leaf, Bergamot, and Green Grape from this aerobic washed.
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Expect Blood Orange, Panela, and Lemongrass from this anaerobic washed.
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