79Praline Cream, Brown Sugar, and Orange on a natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
MediumCaramelizedOverall SweetOrange+3
Buyer 4.9 (11)
$2.01/oz
Roaster
North Star Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 17
- Also available
- 6
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 66.2
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoasts to order · ships in ~1d
OriginsCOSVRWBRMXGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 26% · 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%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews96.9/1004/17 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency67.9/10017/17 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay16/17
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
North Star is consistently recognized as a reputable UK-based specialty coffee roaster. They are frequently mentioned alongside other well-regarded roasters in the UK scene and are a go-to choice for enthusiasts who enjoy light to medium, fruit-forward profiles. There are no negative reports or criticisms regarding their coffee quality or service in the provided threads.
UK-based specialty roasterfruit-forward profilesfrequently recommended alongside top-tier peersconsistent quality for home brewing
On YouTube
1 video · 2k combined views
1 video from North Star Coffee Roasters's own channel.
From North Star Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
North Star Coffee Shop & General Store
Unit 32 The Boulevard, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Open in maps →Flagship coffee shop located at Leeds Dock.
The catalog
17 in stock · 3 archived
79
76Think Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange.
MediumChocolateHazelnutOrange+9
Buyer 4.9 (154)
$1.85/oz
76Stewed Plum, Brown Sugar, and Blood Orange on a washed build.
Chalatenango, SV · Washed
MediumCherryBrown SugarOrange
Buyer 4.8 (63)
$2.01/oz
76Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Tangerine on a natural build.
Carmo De Cachoeira, BR · Natural
MediumChocolateHazelnutTangerine+2
Buyer 4.9 (109)
$1.67/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Green Apple, Red Berries, and Sugared Almonds in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
AppleBerryAlmond
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$2.01/oz
Not ratedPeach, Cotton Candy Grapes, and Sugarcane Sweetness on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightPeachGrapeSugarcane
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.78/oz
Not ratedExpect Candied Peel, Pear Drops, and Medjool Date from this honey.
Western Rwanda, RW · Honey
Medium-LightCitrusPearDate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.47/oz
Not ratedPear, Sweet Lemon, and Nougat on a washed build.
Ermera, TL · Washed
Medium-LightPearLemonNougat
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.01/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Red Berries, Dark Chocolate, and Malted Milk Biscuits in the cup.
CO · Washed
MediumBerryDark ChocolateMalt Syrup+4
Buyer 4.5 (2)
$2.01/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Stone Fruit, Green Apple, and Caramel in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumPeachAppleCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.31/oz
Not ratedApple Butter, Green Grape, and Honey on a washed build.
SV · Washed
MediumAppleGrapeHoney
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$2.78/oz
Not ratedBlackberry, Red Apple, and Roasted Almond on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MediumBlackberryAppleAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.16/oz
Not ratedCherry Liqueur, Tamarind, and Cacao Nibs on a anaerobic natural build.
Mount Elgon, UG · Anaerobic Natural
CherryTamarindCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Not ratedExpect Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange from this honey.
Honey
MediumDark ChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.85/oz
Not ratedLemon Sherbet, Black Tea, and Golden Raisin on a washed build.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
Medium-LightLemonBlack TeaRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.16/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Blackcurrant Jam, Red Apple, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightBlackcurrantAppleBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.78/oz
Not ratedExpect Strawberry & Cream and Rose Wine from this natural.
Chalatenango, SV · Natural
LightStrawberryCreamWine
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$3.09/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
74Expect Stewed Apples, Toffee, and Chocolate from this washed.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MediumAppleCaramelizedChocolate
Buyer 4.8 (33)
$1.58/oz
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.98/oz
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.69/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Red Berries, Dark Chocolate, and Malted Milk Biscuits.
CO
MediumBerryDark ChocolateMalt Syrup+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.19/oz
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.62/oz
Not ratedThink Milk Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Tangerine.
MediumChocolateNuttyTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.10/oz
Archived (3)
Not ratedExpect Nectarine, Honey, and White Tea from this anaerobic natural.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
PeachHoneyBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.45/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedMarmalade, Rhubarb, and White Wine on a anaerobic natural build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Anaerobic Natural
LightCitrusRhubarbWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.31/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedExpect Forest Fruits and Vanilla Fudge from this natural.
Nyamasheke, RW · Natural
BerryVanillaCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.31/oz
Out of stock
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