Bella Vista Women's Project — Chiapas, Mexico
Sweet Red Plums and Lemonade on a washed build.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
PlumLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$2.30/oz
Roaster
Mother Tongue Coffee
Oakland, CAmothertonguecoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 8
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 65.9
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsMXETPGBOPE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · 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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 8 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency40/1008/8 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay7/8
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
Mother Tongue Coffee is recognized by enthusiasts as a solid, reliable roaster, often grouped alongside other respected specialty coffee brands. Community members appreciate their accessible price points and aesthetic branding. While discussions are not exhaustive, the roaster is viewed as a quality option for those seeking well-regarded beans.
solid price pointwell-regarded specialty roasterappealing bag designreliable medium roast options
Threads cited (7)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Got beans from Italy, how do I pull it to taste just like the ones you drink there (long s
- r/espresso · ↑ · Oakland Breakfast
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Most important standard works on coffee in various languages
- r/pourover · ↑ · Recommendations for roasters specializing in the more developed end of light?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Please your opinion about nanopresso
- r/espresso · ↑ · Help me with espresso compass
- r/espresso · ↑ · Looking for help with my first try at some beans from El Salvador.
On YouTube
4 videos · 13k combined views
YouTube coverage highlights Mother Tongue Coffee through brew tutorials featuring offerings like their Kayon Mountain Ethiopian coffee. Reviewers and industry channels point to the deep expertise of founder Jen Apodaca, recognizing her background as a champion taster and her leadership in initiatives like #shestheroaster. Outside commentary frames the roaster as a technically sophisticated and industry-respected brand.
Led by industry veteran Jen ApodacaAssociated with #shestheroaster initiativeFeatures single origin offerings like Kayon Mountain Ethiopia
Coverage from others
- 9k views
What We Are Brewing - Mother Tongue and Hario Switch
Prima Coffee Equipment
- 1k views
Mother Tongue Coffee | Crew Tasting
Seattle Coffee Gear
- 1k views
Crew Tasting: Roast of the Month - August '22
Seattle Coffee Gear
- 1k views
Fellow's Take on Roxana Rafael Peru from Mother Tongue | Iced Pour-Over Brew Guide
Fellow
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Oakland, CA
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Oakland, CA); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website lists many wholesale partners where their coffee is served, but does not identify a flagship cafe or retail location owned/operated by Mother Tongue Coffee.
The catalog
8 in stock · 3 archived
Altura - Veracruz, Mexico
Natural lot with Grandma's Strawberry Candies in the cup.
Veracruz, MX · Natural
Medium-LightStrawberryCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.30/oz
Konga Coop - Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Expect Wildflower Honey, Oolong Tea, and Floral Notes from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
HoneyTea LikeFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$2.30/oz
Mugshots - A medium-light blend
Washed lot with Jasmine, Lemon Candy, and Chocolate in the cup.
ET · Washed
Medium-LightJasmineLemonChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.21/oz
MediumChocolateMalt
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.30/oz
Medium-DarkCaramelDark ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.21/oz
Archived (3)
Bunum Wo Peaberry
Washed lot with Chocolate Brownies and Tamarind in the cup.
Wahgi Valley, PG · Washed
MediumChocolate PowderTamarind
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
ILLIMANI - Caranavi, Bolivia
Expect Honeydew Melon and Dulce De Leche from this washed.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
MelonCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
KILL KRITES! - A Spring Seasonal Blend
Roaster flags Melted Chocolate Easter Bunnies and Peeps in the cup.
ChocolateSweet Aromatics
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.30/oz
Out of stock
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