90Expect Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT · Washed
LightCherryBananaVanilla+2
Buyer 4.9 (17)
$1.49/oz
Roaster
Nossa Familia Coffee
Portland, ORnossacoffee.com ↗
Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2023
- Coffees in catalog
- 9
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 81.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoasts daily · ships in ~2d
OriginsGTNIBR
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 40% · 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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 9 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review55/1001/9 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews92.4/1004/9 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency52.5/1008/9 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge9/9
- roty9/9
- stale decay9/9
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
Nossa Familia is well-regarded within the Portland coffee scene and among espresso enthusiasts. Their 'Full Cycle' blend is frequently cited as a reliable, forgiving, and delicious option for espresso-based drinks, with users praising its balanced profile. The company is also noted for its positive community involvement and personal touches, such as handwritten notes in orders.
reliable espresso blendsforgiving for home baristascommunity-focused companywell-sourced beansPortland coffee scene staple
Threads cited (6)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Poured my best tulip yet this morning! Really enjoying this Nossa Familia Full Cycle blend
- r/espresso · ↑ · Happy to have found this thread. Rocking the Quick Mill Vetrano 2B (twin copper boiler) an
- r/espresso · ↑ · Some more rosetta practice with Nossa Familia’s Full Cycle. 22.5g in, 36.5g out. Fellow Ed
- r/espresso · ↑ · As a Portlander, Stumptown is not the Best we Have to Offer
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Help troubleshooting sour aeropress?
- r/espresso · ↑ · Afternoon 1:1 with Ernesto’s House Roast from Nossa Familia
Press · Sprudge
- Portland’s Nossa Familia Coffee Celebrates 20 Years With Bold Design Collaboration2024-11-26·sprudge
The new bag design of Nossa Familia Coffee in Portland, Oregon.
- In Portland, Reducing Waste And Increasing Accessibility At Nossa Familia2019-05-03·sprudge
Nossa Familia in Portland, Oregon.
On YouTube
2 videos · 5k combined views
Outside coverage consistently identifies Nossa Familia Coffee as a business deeply rooted in multi-generational family history. Reviewers and brand features emphasize their direct connection to Brazilian coffee farming dating back to the 1890s. The company is frequently portrayed as prioritizing transparency and sustainable practices throughout their supply chain. Their identity is built upon the concept of a close-knit team that functions like a family.
Multi-generational Brazilian farming heritageDirect bean to cup supply chain transparencyCommitment to sustainable business practicesFamily-oriented company cultureEmphasis on long-term producer relationships
Flagship cafe
Central Eastside café
1633 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR
Open in maps →The roaster lists multiple cafes in Portland; the Central Eastside café is presented as a primary retail location.
The catalog
9 in stock · 9 archived
90
90Syrupy Sweetness, Hazelnut, and Cherry on a washed build.
Matagalpa, NI · Washed
LightSyrupHazelnutCherry+3
Buyer 5.0 (19)
$1.64/oz
89Expect Brown Sugar, Fresh Cream, and Orange Blossom from this washed.
Atitlán, GT · Washed
LightBrown SugarCreamJasmine
Buyer 4.8 (12)
$1.50/oz
86Expect Strawberry Jam, Hibiscus, and Pomegranate from this experimental.
Atitlán, GT · Experimental
LightStrawberryHibiscusPomegranate+1
Buyer 4.2 (5)
$1.64/oz
79Expect Smooth, Balanced Body, and Dark Chocolate from this natural.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
MediumDark ChocolatePeachFloral+1
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.43/oz
78Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.16/oz
76Roaster flags Cocoa, Roasted Nut, and Sweet Caramely Undertone in the cup.
BR
Medium-DarkCocoaNuttyCaramelized+2
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.28/oz
74Roaster flags Chocolate, Caramel, and Bright, Fruit Finish in the cup.
MediumChocolateCaramelizedOther Fruit
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.29/oz
71Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Caramel, and Bright, Fruit Finish.
MediumChocolateCaramelizedOther Fruit
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.29/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Archived (9)
83Citrus Rind, Cranberry Sauce, and Caramel on a anaerobic washed build.
Matagalpa, NI · Anaerobic Washed
LightCitrusCranberryCaramel+2
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
83Washed lot with Citrus, Floral, and Berry in the cup.
Atitlán, GT · Washed
LightCitrusFloralBerry+4
ROTY 2023 roaster
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
83Anaerobic Natural lot with Bubble Gum, Jackfruit, and Chocolate in the cup.
Matagalpa, NI · Anaerobic Natural
LightJackfruitBubblegumChocolate+2
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
82Expect Plum, Apricot, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Antigua, GT · Washed
LightPlumApricotMilk Chocolate+5
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Crisp Honeydew Melon, Kumquat, and Citrus from this natural.
Matagalpa, NI · Natural
LightMelonCitrusOrange+1
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
80Think Cherry, Tangy Stone Fruit, and Hazelnut.
Matagalpa, NI
LightCherryStone FruitHazelnut+4
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.25/oz
Out of stock
80Dried Cranberry, Cacao Nibs, and Warming Allspice on a natural build.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT · Natural
LightCranberryCocoa PowderSpice
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.49/oz
Out of stock
76Cupping notes point toward Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla.
CherryBananaVanilla+6
ROTY 2023 roaster
$1.25/oz
Out of stock
69Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Red Wine, and Cherries in the cup.
BR · Natural
Medium-LightDark ChocolateWineyCherry
SCA 88.2
$2.86/oz
Out of stock
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