José Ramirez / Guatemala
Natural lot with Orange Blossom, Plum, and Red Grape in the cup.
Atitlán, GT · Natural
Orange BlossomPlumGrape+1
53CBI
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Roaster · Denver, CO
Middle State Coffee
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterInterview
Coffee Scene - Episode 5 | Denver, CO: Middle State w/ Jay
Coffee Scene · 1.1K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
This video features an interview with Jay from Middle State Coffee in Denver. The discussion covers the growth of the local coffee scene, the trend of baristas starting their own roasting companies, and the roaster's personal philosophy on sourcing and roasting coffee.
Inside this video
From Coffee Scene:
“I think it's because there's a lot of people who are becoming baristas or who once were baristas that are starting to realize with the example from other people like I can start my own company.”
“I just encourage more and more people to do their own thing to grow as a person and to to start their own companies man. It's hard work but it's so rewarding.”
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The roaster
31 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Colombia and Guatemala.
- In stock
- 31
- House Index · limited data
- 51
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaKenyaMexicoBolivia
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- July 202654 lots seen; 31 in stock now
- Origins
- 5 countriesEthiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
- Process mix
- Washed 81% · Natural 19%
- Price position
- In line with what its profiles predictMedian of 8 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 71% of lots name the producer or farm22 of 31
- Coverage
- 1 reviewer videoVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- Cafe in Denver, CO212 N Santa Fe Drive
- Merch
- 8 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 5% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. No Reddit or YouTube roaster-level signal is on file. 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 reflects the limited per-lot evidence plus the methodology's neutral baseline.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit—weight 0%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 31 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%
- Transparency63.9/10028/31 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay17/31
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
31 in stock · 11 archived
Ozolotepec / Mexico
Expect Marzipan, Figs, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MarzipanFigMilk Chocolate
53CBI
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Ozolotepec / Mexico
Expect Marzipan, Figs, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MarzipanFigMilk Chocolate
53CBI
$2.30/oz
Typical $1.83 to $2.92/oz
José Ramirez / Guatemala
Natural lot with Orange Blossom, Plum, and Red Grape in the cup.
Atitlán, GT · Natural
Orange BlossomPlumRed Currant+1
52CBI
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Orange BlossomPlumGrape+1
52CBI
$2.45/oz
Typical $1.89 to $3.02/oz
Broad comparison
Jose Vasquez / Colombia
Mandarin, Lemon Taffy, and Turbinado Sugar on a washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
TangerineCandyCane Sugar
52CBI
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Jose Vasquez / Colombia
Expect Mandarin, Lemon Taffy, and Turbinado Sugar from this washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Medium-LightMandarinLemonCane Sugar+1
52CBI
$2.40/oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.94/oz
Jose Vasquez / Colombia
Expect Mandarin, Lemon Taffy, and Turbinado Sugar from this washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Medium-LightMandarinCaramelizedBrown Sugar
52CBI
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Yukro / Ethiopia
Expect Stone Fruit, Jasmine, and Orange Gelato from this washed lot.
Jimma, ET · Washed
PeachJasmineOrange
52CBI
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MarzipanFigMilk Chocolate
52CBI
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Buku Sayasa / Ethiopia
Natural lot with Mulberry, Sweet Cream, and Watermelon in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
BlackberrySweet AromaticsWatermelon
51CBI
$2.45/oz
Typical $1.98 to $3.17/oz
Buku Sayasa / Ethiopia
Expect Mulberry, Sweet Cream, and Watermelon from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
BlackberrySweet AromaticsWatermelon+1
51CBI
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Ethiopia Buku Sayasa
Expect Mulberry, Sweet Cream, and Watermelon from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
BlackberrySweet AromaticsWatermelon+1
51CBI
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Yukro / Ethiopia
Washed lot with Stone Fruit, Jasmine, and Orange Gelato in the cup.
Jimma, ET · Washed
Stone FruitJasmineOrange
51CBI
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Stone FruitJasmine
51CBI
$2.25/oz
Typical $1.85 to $2.96/oz
Francisco Morales / Guatemala
Expect Sugared Pear, Red Apple, and Melon from this washed lot.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
PearMelonApple+1
50CBI
$2.30/oz
Typical $1.77 to $2.82/oz
YuzuPlumRed Currant
50CBI
$2.45/oz
Typical $1.91 to $3.05/oz
LightYuzuOther FruitPlum+1
50CBI
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LemonLimeFloral
49CBI
$2.20/oz
Typical $1.52 to $2.89/oz
Limited comparison
Francisco Morales / Guatemala
Sugared Pear, Melon, and Red Apple on a washed lot.
Atitlán, GT · Washed
PearMelonApple+1
49CBI
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Fransisco Morales - Guatemala
Sugared Pear, Red Apple, and Melon on a washed lot.
Cipresales, GT · Washed
PearAppleMelon+1
49CBI
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GrapefruitApricotOverall Sweet
49CBI
$2.30/oz
Typical $1.85 to $2.96/oz
Genji Challa / Ethiopia
Washed lot with Grapefruit Zest, Apricot, and Syrupy in the cup.
Agaro, ET · Washed
GrapefruitPeachOverall Sweet+1
49CBI
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GrapefruitPeachOverall Sweet+1
49CBI
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ChocolateCherryOrange+1
49CBI
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Orange
49CBI
$2.20/oz
Typical $1.75 to $2.80/oz
Landspeed
Washed lot with Chocolate Cherries, Lemon/lime, and Cookies And Cream in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
ChocolateCherryLemon+2
48CBI
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Landspeed
Expect Chocolate Cherries, Lemon/lime, and Cookies And Cream from this washed lot.
La Paz · Washed
LemonLimeFloral
48CBI
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YuzuOther FruitPlum+1
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Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Instant Coffee // Finca Rosita
Expect Blood Orange, Red Plum, and Candied Mango from this washed lot.
Bolivia · Washed
OrangePlumMango
49CBI
$1.38/oz
Third Wave Water — Classic Light Roast Profile
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Light
$1.67/oz
MSC BLOB TEE
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
$2.50/oz
MSC "KIDS" TEE
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
$2.50/oz
Archived (11)
PeachYuzuJasmine+1
54CBI
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Victor Anzueto / Guatemala
Fig Newton, Red Apple, and Brownie Batter on a washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
FigAppleChocolate+1
53CBI
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Out of stock
Ronal Gonzales / Honduras
Expect Tangerine, Floral, and Green Grape from this washed lot.
Comayagua, HN · Washed
TangerineFloralGrape
53CBI
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Out of stock
Alemu Bukato / Ethiopia
Expect Honey Crisp Apple, Nectarine, and Rhubarb from this washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
AppleNectarineOther Fruit+1
52CBI
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
LightLemonHibiscusKiwi
52CBI
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Out of stock
Oscar Realpe - Colombia
Washed lot with Cherry Pastry, Clean, and Orange Zest in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
CherryGrainClean Cup+2
52CBI
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Out of stock
Oscar Realpe / Colombia
Washed lot with Cherry Pastry, Clean, and Orange Zest in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
CherryCitrusChocolate
52CBI
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Out of stock
Nansebo / Ethiopia
Washed lot with Lime Hard Candy, Honeysuckle, and Starfruit in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
LimeHoneysuckle
52CBI
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Ndumberi AB / Kenya
Washed lot with Pink Lemonade, Juicy, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
LightLemonHibiscusKiwi
52CBI
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Benicio Gastelo / Peru
Washed lot with Toffee, Almond Extract, and Tart Green Apple in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
ToffeeAlmondApple
52CBI
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
ChocolateCherryLemon+2
47CBI
$2.20/oz
Out of stock
Flagship cafe
Flagship Cafe/Roastery
212 N Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO
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