Praline Cream, Brown Sugar, and Orange on a natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Roaster
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.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
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.
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
Praline Cream, Brown Sugar, and Orange on a natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
76Think Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange.
Stewed Plum, Brown Sugar, and Blood Orange on a washed build.
Chalatenango, SV · Washed
76Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Tangerine on a natural build.
Carmo De Cachoeira, BR · Natural
Washed lot with Green Apple, Red Berries, and Sugared Almonds in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Not ratedPeach, Cotton Candy Grapes, and Sugarcane Sweetness on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
Not ratedExpect Candied Peel, Pear Drops, and Medjool Date from this honey.
Western Rwanda, RW · Honey
Not ratedPear, Sweet Lemon, and Nougat on a washed build.
Ermera, TL · Washed
Not ratedWashed lot with Red Berries, Dark Chocolate, and Malted Milk Biscuits in the cup.
CO · Washed
Not ratedWashed lot with Stone Fruit, Green Apple, and Caramel in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Not ratedApple Butter, Green Grape, and Honey on a washed build.
SV · Washed
Blackberry, Red Apple, and Roasted Almond on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Not ratedCherry Liqueur, Tamarind, and Cacao Nibs on a anaerobic natural build.
Mount Elgon, UG · Anaerobic Natural
Not ratedExpect Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange from this honey.
Honey
Not ratedLemon Sherbet, Black Tea, and Golden Raisin on a washed build.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
Not ratedWashed lot with Blackcurrant Jam, Red Apple, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Not ratedExpect Strawberry & Cream and Rose Wine from this natural.
Chalatenango, SV · Natural
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Expect Stewed Apples, Toffee, and Chocolate from this washed.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Red Berries, Dark Chocolate, and Malted Milk Biscuits.
CO
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedThink Milk Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Tangerine.
Expect Nectarine, Honey, and White Tea from this anaerobic natural.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Marmalade, Rhubarb, and White Wine on a anaerobic natural build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Anaerobic Natural
Not ratedExpect Forest Fruits and Vanilla Fudge from this natural.
Nyamasheke, RW · Natural
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