84Kaki, Honey, and Dulce De Leche on a anaerobic washed build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightPersimmonHoneyCaramel+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.06/oz
Roaster
Nomad Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 28
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 81.6
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOPEETKESVPA
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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube90/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 28 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review65/1002/28 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency77/10028/28 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge28/28
- editorial cluster28/28
- stale decay21/28
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Nomad Coffee is highly regarded within the specialty coffee community, frequently cited by enthusiasts as a top-tier roaster alongside other respected European and international names. Users appreciate their adventurous approach to processing methods and unique flavor profiles, though some note that these experimental coffees can be challenging to dial in. While one user reported a single defective bag, the overall sentiment remains strongly positive, with fans consistently seeking them out for high-quality, interesting beans.
adventurous processing methodshighly regarded in Europecomplex flavor profileschallenging to dial infrequently recommended by enthusiasts
Threads cited (8)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Is onyx heading in the direction of stumptown/blue bottle?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Why does my coffee smell strongly of parmesan cheese?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Not telling you to try regrinding, but also do it
- r/pourover · ↑ · Nomad… You crazy bastards, you!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · New Zealand Coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Need roaster recommendations from Boston, USA
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Molasses processing? Anyone tried that ever? Looking for info/resources
- r/espresso · ↑ · Navigating airport security with coffee beans
Press · Sprudge
- Created Co. Launches NOMAD: Their First Ceramic-Coated, Leak-Proof Tumbler2024-04-08·sprudge
Created Co will release the all-new NOMAD tumbler at the 2024 SCA Expo event in Chicago.
On YouTube
4 videos · 27k combined views
Outside coverage consistently portrays Nomad Coffee as a foundational pillar of the Barcelona specialty coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize the company's evolution from a small coffee cart in London to a sophisticated, multi-location roastery. Third-party observers frequently highlight their rigorous commitment to quality control and technical precision, even as the business scales significantly.
Rigorous quality control standardsBarcelona specialty coffee pioneerTechnical roasting precisionScaling while maintaining craft valuesStrong focus on team developmentDiverse and extensive coffee menu
Coverage from others
- 21k views
Inside the Roastery at NOMAD in Barcelona, Spain (behind the scenes coffee tour)
Roaster Kat
- 3k views
Touring specialty coffee shops in Barcelona and Madrid (Coffee Crawl)
Roaster Kat
- 1k views
Inside NOMAD Coffee: Visiting Spain's Iconic Specialty Roaster
Ahnstar
- 1k views
The Story of NOMAD | From a coffee cart in London to a world-renowned coffee roastery
IKAWA Coffee
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Barcelona
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Barcelona, ES); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website mentions 'Cafeterias' and a 'Buscador de coffeeshops' (store locator) but does not list specific addresses for their flagship or any retail locations in the provided text.
The catalog
28 in stock · 7 archived
84
84Washed lot with Muscat Grape, Cocoa Butter, and Lemon Verbena in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightGrapeCocoa PowderHerb+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.33/oz
84Washed lot with Rosemary Honey, Lemon Caramel, and Lemon Verbena in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightHoneyLemonHerb+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.08/oz
84Washed lot with White Tea, Elderflower, and Mangosteen in the cup.
Rodriguez de Mendoza, PE · Washed
Medium-LightTea LikeElderflowerPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.73/oz
83Nuts, Hazelnut, and Pear on a washed build.
PE · Washed
NuttyHazelnutPear+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
83Expect Figs, Milk Chocolate, and Cherry from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
DarkFigMilk ChocolateCherry+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.86/oz
83Expect Cacao Nibs, Lychee, and Piña from this natural.
Huila, CO · Natural
Medium-LightCocoa PowderCocoaLychee+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.19/oz
82Expect Nuts, Hazelnut, and Pear from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
NuttyHazelnutPear+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.90/oz
82Washed lot with Roses, Lychee, and Candied Orange in the cup.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Washed
LightRoseLycheeOrange+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.26/oz
82Kaki, Miel De Naranjo, and Dulce De Leche on a honey build.
SV · Honey
Medium-LightOther FruitHoneyCaramelized+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.18/oz
82Melon, Panela, and Lemon on a washed build.
EC · Washed
Medium-LightMelonPanelaHerb+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.94/oz
82Expect Macadamia Nut, Cashew, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
BO · Washed
Medium-LightMacadamia NutCashewMilk Chocolate+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.08/oz
82Expect Nuts, Dates, and Pear from this washed.
Monobamba, PE · Washed
MediumNuttyDatePear+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
82Persimmon, Papaya, and Tropical Fruit on a washed build.
Junín, PE · Washed
Medium-LightPersimmonPapayaTropical Fruit+6
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.01/oz
81Expect Paraguayo (flat Peach), Candied Lemon, and White Tea from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Medium-LightPeachLemonTea Like+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
Di
81Expect Dátiles, Ciruela Amarilla, and Níspero from this washed.
PE · Washed
Medium-LightDatePlumLoquat+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.73/oz
81Natural lot with Candied Orange, 70% Chocolate, and Black Plum in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
Medium-LightOrangeChocolatePlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
81Expect Floral, Mandarin, and Roasted Pineapple from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightFloralTangerinePineapple+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
81Yuzu, Yellow Kiwi, and Dried Apricots on a washed build.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Medium-LightYuzuKiwiDried Fruit+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.02/oz
81Washed lot with Dried Fruit, Orejones, and Honey in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightDried FruitHoneyFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
8180% Chocolate, Muscovado Sugar, and Golden Apple on a washed build.
CO · Washed
DarkChocolateBrown SugarApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.97/oz
81Cocoa Powder, Figs, and Hazelnut on a honey build.
CR · Honey
MediumCocoa PowderFigHazelnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
81Expect Nuts, Dates, and Pear from this washed.
Monobamba, PE · Washed
MediumNuttyDatePear+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
80Orejones, Kiwi, and Piña on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
MediumApricotKiwiPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
79Expect Candied Almond, Cinnamon, and Dates from this natural.
SV · Natural
MediumAlmondCinnamonDate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.86/oz
79Natural lot with Ripe Cherry, Blueberry, and Cacao Nibs in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
CherryBlueberryCocoa Powder+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
79Natural lot with Cacao Nibs, Ripe Cherry, and Blueberry in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
Cocoa PowderCherryBlueberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
79Expect Orejones, Kiwi, and Piña from this washed.
KE · Washed
Dried FruitKiwiPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
$7.18/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Archived (7)
83Natural lot with Azúcar Glass, Papaya, and Melón in the cup.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Natural
LightOther FruitMelonSweet Aromatics
Well-reviewed roaster
$12.25/oz
Out of stock
83Natural lot with Pear, Chamomile, and Loquat in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
Medium-LightPearChamomileLoquat+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.09/oz
Out of stock
83Natural lot with Lavanda, Rosas, and Arándanos in the cup.
Chiriquí, PA · Natural
LightFloralRoseBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.76/oz
Out of stock
83Expect Floral, Kiwi Amarillo, and Melocotón from this washed.
Chiriquí, PA · Washed
LightFloralKiwiPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.61/oz
Out of stock
82Washed lot with Nectarine, Tangerine, and Honey in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Washed
Medium-LightNectarineTangerineHoney+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
82Anaerobic Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Panela, and Walnuts in the cup.
Caldas, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumMilk ChocolatePanelaWalnut+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.80/oz
Out of stock
82Expect Yellow Plum, Hibiscus, and Honey from this washed.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Medium-LightYellow PlumHibiscusHoney+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.63/oz
Out of stock
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