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Onyx Coffee Lab

Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2021Good Food (2)2025, 2024Price-transparentSCTG data donor
Coffees in catalog
7
Also available
0
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
83.7
Reddit sentiment
82/100
FreshnessRoasts to order · ships in ~1d
Pricing perksFree shipping over $40
OriginsCOETPAECKEHN
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.

  • Reddit82/100weight 18%
  • YouTube85/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 16 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%
  • Transparency71.3/10015/16 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • coe multi2/16
  • roty16/16
  • wbc finalist16/16
  • editorial cluster16/16
  • stale decay9/16
  • coe any1/16

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 82/100

Onyx Coffee Lab is widely recognized as a major name in specialty coffee, frequently referenced alongside other top-tier roasters like Brandywine and Tandem. Redditors often turn to them as a benchmark for high-end beans, light roasts, and popular blends like Monarch and Southern Weather, though some debate their pricing relative to home roasting or other commercial options. Their consistency in bean sizing and roast uniformity is also noted by home roasters using them as control samples.

widely recognized benchmarkpopular espresso and filter blendslight and expressive dark roastspremium pricing discussionsconsistent bean quality
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

7 videos · 177k combined views

Outside coverage featuring Onyx Coffee Lab highlights their technical precision and thoughtful approach to the roasting process. Reviewers and educators from the brand, such as Dakota Graff, demonstrate a deep focus on variables like heat application, airflow management, and batch sizing. The discourse underscores a commitment to achieving distinct and punchy flavor profiles through deliberate profiling techniques.

Technical roasting precisionDeliberate heat applicationThoughtful batch sizingFocus on punchy flavor profiles

Flagship cafe

Onyx Coffee Lab Rogers HQ

101 E Walnut St., Rogers, AR

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The Rogers HQ is described as housing the training lab, roastery, bakery, coffee bar, and offices.

The catalog

7 in stock · 184 archived

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Archived (184)

The Culture

Stone Fruit, Assam Tea, and Dried Berries on a washed build.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

Medium-LightPeachCherryDried Fruit+2
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Anhydrobiosis

Washed lot with Peach, White Tea, and Lime in the cup.

Gedeb, ET · Washed

DarkPeachTea LikeLime+3
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Mexico Marco Cadena Anaerobic

Raspberry, Rose, and Cacao on a anaerobic natural / process detail build.

Guerrero, MX · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail

Medium-LightRaspberryRoseCocoa+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$3.63/oz
Out of stock

Krampus

Washed lot with Brûléed Grapefruit, Chocolate Cake, and Baking Spice in the cup.

KE · Washed

DarkGrapefruitChocolateSpice+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Colombia Agualinda

Green Apple, Sugar Cane, and Oolong Tea on a washed build.

Antioquia, CO · Washed

AppleSugar CaneBlack Tea+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$1.64/oz
Out of stock

Peru German Cubas Perez

Expect Blackberry, Raisin, and Oolong Tea from this washed.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

LightBlackberryRaisinTea Like+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Worka

Washed lot with Bergamot, Honeysuckle, and Silky in the cup.

Gedeb, ET · Washed

BergamotFloralCocoa+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.20/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kirimara AA

Washed lot with Orange, Chamomile, and Gala Apple in the cup.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

MediumOrangeAppleChamomile+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.45/oz
Out of stock

Snoopy's Choice

Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Plum, and Candied Walnuts in the cup.

CO · Washed

MediumMilk ChocolatePlumWalnut+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Peru Armando Toledo

Expect Red Apple, Toffee, and Blood Orange from this washed.

Sandia Valley, PE · Washed

Medium-LightAppleCaramelizedOrange+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
83
$1.61/oz
Out of stock

Propaganda Terraform

Grilled Pineapple, Dates, and Candied Pecan on a washed build.

Gedeo, ET · Washed

Medium-LightPineappleDatePecan+2
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Color Decay

Expect Grape, Cacao, and Pineapple from this natural.

CR · Natural

DarkGrapeCocoaPineapple+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$4.51/oz
Out of stock

Framily

Grilled Peach, Earl Grey, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.

ET · Washed

MediumPeachTea LikeMilk Chocolate+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kibingo Estate

Blackberry, Sweet Lemon, and Black Cherry on a washed build.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

LightBlackberryLemonCherry+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$3.63/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda Kanzu Natural

Natural lot with Plum, Milk Chocolate, and Molasses in the cup.

Lake Kivu, RW · Natural

MediumPlumMilk ChocolateMolasses+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Peru Andres Torre Ore

Grapefruit, Milk Chocolate, and Allspice on a washed build.

PE · Washed

MediumGrapefruitMilk ChocolateBrown Spice+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Colombia El Jardin Gesha

Nectarine, White Flower, and Blackberry on a anaerobic washed / process details build.

Antioquia,, CO · Anaerobic Washed / Process Details

LightPeachFloralBlackberry+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.91/oz
Out of stock

Decaf Ethiopia Suke Quto

Dried Berries, Dark Chocolate, and Black Tea on a natural build.

Guji, ET · Natural

MediumDried FruitDark ChocolateBlack Tea+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Burundi Campazi Natural

Natural lot with Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Hibiscus in the cup.

BI · Natural

MediumStrawberryMilk ChocolateHibiscus+2
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Cxffeeblack

Perfume, Elderberry Syrup, and Dark Chocolate on a natural build.

Sidama, ET · Natural

DarkFloralBerryDark Chocolate
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Brazil Flávio Reis Anaerobic

Anaerobic Natural lot with Raspberry, Chocolate Ganache, and Blackberry in the cup.

BR · Anaerobic Natural

MediumRaspberryChocolateBlackberry+3
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Mchana Natural

Natural lot with Green Apple, Papaya, and Mineral in the cup.

Kiambu County, KE · Natural

ApplePapayaMineral+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.00/oz
Out of stock

Ecuador La Soledad Typica

White Honey, Melon, and Toasted Almond on a white honey / producer: build.

Intag Valley, EC · White Honey / Producer:

DarkHoneyMelonAlmond+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$6.82/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kamwangi AA

Expect Nectarine, Maple Syrup, and Nutmeg from this washed.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

Medium-LightPeachMaple SyrupNutmeg+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Nano Challa #7

Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Dried Apricot, and White Tea in the cup.

Jimma, ET · Washed

FloralDried FruitBlack Tea
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.20/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Gichangi Estate AA

Expect Applesauce, Grapefruit, and Brown Sugar from this washed.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

LightAppleGrapefruitBrown Sugar+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

The Worker

Red Honey lot with Papaya, Milk Chocolate, and Citrus in the cup.

CO · Red Honey

MediumPapayaMilk ChocolateCitrus+4
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Gachatha AA

Expect Ripe Peach, Raw Sugar, and Grapefruit from this washed.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

DarkPeachSugar CaneGrapefruit+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.28/oz
Out of stock

Honduras Sandra Garcia

Washed lot with Cantaloupe, Raw Sugar, and Citrus in the cup.

Lempira, HN · Washed

MediumMelonSugar CaneCitrus+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Judah & The Lion

Expect Raspberry, Raisin, and Green Apple from this anaerobic natural.

RW · Anaerobic Natural

MediumRaspberryRaisinApple+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Honduras Edgardo Reyes

Washed lot with Peach, Manuka Honey, and White Grape in the cup.

Santa Barbara, HN · Washed

DarkPeachHoneyGrape+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

BIGFACE | ONYX

Expect Jasmine, Sweet Tea, and White Grape from this experimental.

Cundinamarca, CO · Experimental

JasmineTea LikeGrape+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$24.98/oz
Out of stock

Colombia Maria Blandon

Ruby Red Grapefruit, Green Apple, and Hibiscus on a washed build.

Inza, CO · Washed

MediumGrapefruitAppleHibiscus+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Tanzania Iloma Station

Experimental lot with Plum, Red Apple, and Raw Sugar in the cup.

Southern Highlands, TZ · Experimental

MediumPlumAppleCane Sugar+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda Kanzu Station

Expect Apricot, Honeycomb, and Tangerine from this washed.

Lake Kivu, RW · Washed

MediumPeachHoneyTangerine+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kagunyu AB

Expect Raisin, Grapefruit, and Caramel from this washed.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

LightRaisinGrapefruitCaramel+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.45/oz
Out of stock

Crack A Smile

Washed lot with Golden Raisin, Milk Chocolate, and Manuka Honey in the cup.

PE · Washed

MediumRaisinMilk ChocolateHoney+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Northern Lights

Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle, and Melon on a natural build.

Sidamo, ET · Natural

OrangeFloralMelon+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Karagoto AB

Grapefruit, Raw Sugar, and Green Apple on a washed build.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

MediumGrapefruitSugar CaneApple+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.36/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Bombe Natural

Natural lot with Strawberry, Crisp Apple, and Sugar Cane in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Natural

StrawberryAppleSugar Cane+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.30/oz
Out of stock

Guatemala Angelina Perez

Expect Orange, Cane Sugar, and Toasted Almond from this washed.

Huehuetenango, GT · Washed

DarkOrangeCane SugarAlmond+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Ecuador Hernan Zuniga

Expect Milk Chocolate, Dried Apricot, and Vanilla Bean from this washed.

Pichincha, EC · Washed

MediumChocolatePeachVanilla+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.00/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Gachatha AB

Grapefruit, Raw Sugar, and Melon on a washed build.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

LightGrapefruitSugar CaneMelon+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Animal Collective

Washed lot with Pomelo, Elderflower, and Black Tea in the cup.

Guji, ET · Washed

Medium-LightGrapefruitFloralBlack Tea+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
82
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Elshadai Coffee Estate Natural

Expect Dark Chocolate, Melon, and Blackberry from this anaerobic natural / process detail.

Kiambu County, KE · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail

MediumDark ChocolateMelonBlackberry+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
81
$2.45/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Chelbesa

Washed lot with Apricot, Honeysuckle, and Earl Grey in the cup.

ET · Washed

MediumApricotHoneysuckleTea Like+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
81
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Cxffeeblack

Strawberry Church Candy, Sorghum, and Red Currant on a anaerobic natural / natural build.

Nyamasheke, RW · Anaerobic Natural / Natural

DarkStrawberryCandyRed Currant+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
81
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Silverstein

Honey lot with Apple Cider, Cherry, and Cacao Nib in the cup.

CR · Honey

DarkAppleCherryCocoa Powder+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
81
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

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