72Roaster
Mostra Coffee
San Diego, CAwww.mostracoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 13
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 68.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsVNETMX
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 34% · 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%
- YouTube95/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 12 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review70/1001/12 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency16.5/10010/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay12/12
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
Mostra Coffee is recognized within the community as a reputable roaster, particularly in the San Diego area. Users have noted that their beans maintain quality well over time, with one user reporting a surprisingly positive experience brewing beans that were four months old. While mentions are relatively sparse, they are consistently neutral to positive in tone.
San Diego-based roasterconsistent qualitywell-regarded by locals
On YouTube
4 videos · 129k combined views
Outside coverage consistently frames Mostra Coffee as a mission-driven enterprise dedicated to elevating Philippine specialty coffee. Reviewers highlight the founders' commitment to social impact, specifically their efforts to eradicate poverty and create sustainable livelihoods for Filipino farmers. The roaster is widely recognized for its rapid growth from a garage-based operation to becoming the largest purchaser of Philippine specialty coffee in the United States. Beyond their sourcing, observers note the brand's strong community presence in San Diego and their successful collaborations within the craft beer industry.
Direct advocacy for Philippine coffee farmersMission-based business model focused on social impactSignificant scale in Philippine coffee importationFemale and Asian-owned leadership identityIntegration into San Diego local community cultureFrequent collaborations with craft breweries
From Mostra Coffee
Flagship cafe
Mostra Coffee 4S Ranch
10550 Craftsman Way Ste. 187, San Diego, CA
Open in maps →Mostra Coffee lists five retail locations in San Diego; 4S Ranch is listed first.
The catalog
12 in stock · 5 archived
72Ic
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
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71Washed lot with Shortbread, Guava, and Milkyway in the cup.
Veracruz, MX · Washed
MediumShortbreadGuavaMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.99/oz
70Roaster flags Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Dark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.56/oz
68Roaster flags Coconut, Vanilla Bean, and Caramelized Sugar in the cup.
CoconutVanillaCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.63/oz
68Roaster flags Dark Chocolate Syrup, Graham Cracker, and Honey in the cup.
Dark ChocolateHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.60/oz
Ic
68Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate Syrup, Graham Cracker, and Honey.
Dark ChocolateHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.60/oz
67Cupping notes point toward Salted Caramel.
Caramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.58/oz
Ic
67Cupping notes point toward Blueberry and Maple Syrup.
BlueberryMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.63/oz
67Think Vanilla Bean and Caramelized Sugar.
VanillaCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.60/oz
67Think Coconut and Vanilla Bean.
CoconutVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.58/oz
67Think Blueberry and Maple Syrup.
BlueberryMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.63/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
72Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
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72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.66/oz
72Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
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72
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.50/oz
Ic
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.58/oz
72Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.40/oz
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.35/oz
Ic
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.58/oz
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.58/oz
Ic
72Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.50/oz
Ic
72Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.40/oz
Ic
68Roaster flags Dark Chocolate Syrup, Espresso, and Milk in the cup.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.56/oz
Archived (5)
76Washed lot with Date, Five Spice, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Da Lat, VN · Washed
MediumDateSpiceButterscotch+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
73Mud Pie, Boysenberry, and Baked Alaska on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
Medium-DarkChocolateBlackberrySweet Aromatics
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
69Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate Truffle, Buttermilk Pancakes, and Raspberry Mimosa.
Medium-DarkDark ChocolatePancakeRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
69Cupping notes point toward Sugarcane, Chocolate Chips, and Orange.
MediumSugarcaneChocolateOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
68Roaster flags Rich and Smooth in the cup.
Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
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