LightRed CurrantBlack TeaGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.06/oz
Roaster
Ozo Coffee
Boulder, COozocoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 13
- Also available
- 5
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 68.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 82/100
OriginsETNIPECOSVCR
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%
- YouTube80/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 13 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%
- Transparency44.6/10013/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay12/13
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
Ozo Coffee is well-regarded as a staple of the Colorado (Boulder/Denver) specialty coffee scene, frequently mentioned alongside other notable local roasters. Customers praise their flavorful blends, single origins (like their Ethiopian offerings), and unique bag art. Visitors to their cafes note high-quality experiences, including impressive brew methods like French press, though some enthusiasts also cross-shop them with other local favorites like Boxcar and Huckleberry.
Boulder/Denver local stapleUnique bag art and labelingOrganic and fair trade optionsGreat cafe and brew experienceSolid single origins and blends
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Trip to Denver/Boulder
- r/Coffee · ↑ · 2018 Good Food Awards - Coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Aeropress always seems underextracted -- until coffee is almost cold
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Denver/Boulder CO coffee people
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Roasteries and Shops in Denver/Boulder?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [Question] Looking for new roasters to try.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [Recommendations] Coffee shops is Colorado?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Ozo Coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Best specialty coffees?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [Question] Water Treatment
On YouTube
1 video · 3k combined views
Outside coverage of Ozo Coffee highlights their evolution from a single Boulder storefront into a well-established multi-location regional roaster. Reviewers and interviews emphasize their deep-rooted presence in the Colorado coffee scene since 2009. Coverage also underscores their strong internal company culture and emphasis on rigorous employee training.
Boulder Colorado originMulti-location growthStrong employee trainingEstablished since 2009
From Ozo Coffee
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Boulder, CO
Open in maps →The catalog
13 in stock · 30 archived
LightBlueberryHoneyPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.92/oz
MediumCinnamonChocolateToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.56/oz
Rwanda Sholi Women's Lot
Expect Strawberry, Sweet Cream, and Sangria from this natural.
Southern Province, RW · Natural
Medium-LightStrawberrySweetWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.65/oz
Colombia Tolima
Expect Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut, and Apple Butter from this washed.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Medium-LightMilk ChocolateNuttyApple
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.54/oz
MediumDark ChocolateHazelnutMarshmallow+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.46/oz
8th Wonder — Espresso
Cupping notes point toward Tropical, Cane Sugar, and Juicy.
LightTropical FruitCane SugarCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.56/oz
Medium-LightToffeeChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.46/oz
MediumAlmondChocolateVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.54/oz
Organic Espresso Isabelle
Expect Cacao Nibs, Toasted Marshmallow, and Molasses from this washed.
Washed
Medium-DarkCocoa PowderMarshmallowMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.46/oz
MediumPecanVanillaDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.56/oz
Creek Stomper Summer Blend
Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Toasted Almond, and Raspberry.
MediumCaramelAlmondRaspberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.46/oz
Ursa Major Dark Roast
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Smokey, and Rich & Chewy in the cup.
DarkDark ChocolateSmokySpice
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.46/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Premium Blend Sampler Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
69
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Roaster’s Choice Sampler Pack
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
69
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Mexico Chiapas
Washed lot with Red Fruit, Chocolate Pastry, and Toffee in the cup.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.56/oz
8th Wonder Adventure Blend
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Pecan, and Tart Cherry in the cup.
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
65
—
OZO Blend
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, S'mores, and Hazelnut in the cup.
MediumDark ChocolateOverall SweetHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.40/oz
Archived (30)
Colombia Jhoan Vergara Ombligon
Watermelon, Cacao, and Cherry Compote on a natural build.
Huila, CO · Natural
LightWatermelonCocoaCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$4.34/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Emilio Lopez Orange Bourbon
Expect Plum, Molasses, and Blackberry from this natural.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
LightPlumMolassesBlackberry+3
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Un Regalo de Dios Washed
Washed lot with Citrus, Caramel, and Apple Butter in the cup.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Washed
Medium-LightCitrusCaramelApple+5
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Natural
Expect Blood Orange, Maraschino, and Mulled Wine from this natural.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
Medium-LightOrangeCherryWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.60/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Washed
Pear, Sugar Cookie, and Praline on a washed build.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Washed
LightPearOverall SweetPraline
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Un Regalo De Dios Java
Macadamia, Brown Butter, and Cranberry on a natural build.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
Medium-LightNuttyOverall SweetCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.60/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jhoan Vergara Sidra
Washed lot with White Peach, Thyme, and Lychee in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightPeachHerbLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$3.31/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua La Peña Pacamara
Mango, Seared Pineapple, and Agave on a natural build.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
Medium-LightMangoPineappleHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Peru Clemente Choquehuanca
Washed lot with Chamomile, Tangerine, and Shortbread in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightChamomileTangerineGrain
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Peru Sujeily Vasquez Pérez Geisha
Lilac, Coconut Cream, and Grapefruit on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightFloralCoconutGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Peru Mariano Peña Huertas
Expect Apricot, Custard, and Almond from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightApricotOverall SweetAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Peru Jaime Rivera Pintado
Washed lot with Grape, Vanilla Bean, and Caramel in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightGrapeVanillaCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Las Lajas
Black Honey lot with Ganache, Red Grape, and Allspice in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Black Honey
Medium-LightChocolateGrapeSpice
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Hambela Dame Dabaye
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Lemon Zest, and Black Tea in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
LightHoneysuckleLemonBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Kibingo Natural
Expect Cherry Cola, Chocolate, and Plum from this natural.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
LightCherryChocolatePlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Gaspar Pérez Cardona
Expect Apple Pie, Chocolate, and Red Grape from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Medium-LightAppleChocolateGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.73/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua La Bendición Pacamara
Expect Raspberry Cordial, Vanilla, and Dark Chocolate from this natural.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
MediumRaspberryVanillaDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Nazareth Robles — Special Reserve
Mango, Honey, and Rum Raisin on a natural build.
Tarrazú, CR · Natural
Medium-LightMangoPapayaHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
LightCitrusAlmondBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Layo Taraga
Natural lot with Nectarine, Raspberry Parfait, and Jasmine in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightNectarineRaspberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Providencia Geisha
Macaroon, White Grape, and Marzipan on a natural build.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
LightGrainGrapeMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Kayon Mountain
Natural lot with Coffee Blossom, Strawberry, and Key Lime in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightFloralStrawberryLime
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Uganda Endele
Natural lot with Raspberry Jam, Molasses, and Cherry in the cup.
Western Uganda, UG · Natural
LightRaspberryMolassesCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.54/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jhoan Vergara, La Ardilla
Anaerobic Washed / Producer: lot with Peach, Candied Ginger, and Lemongrass in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed / Producer:
LightPeachGingerHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
Peru Miguel Ramírez
Expect Nectarine, Brown Sugar, and Almond from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightPeachBrown SugarAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.52/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Sholi - Women's Lot
Expect Mandarin, Black Tea, and Honeysuckle from this washed.
Southern Province, RW · Washed
LightTangerineBlack TeaHoneysuckle
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Gogogu Natural
Natural lot with Red Currant, Rose Hip, and Peach Cobbler in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightRed CurrantFloralPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Chelchele, Yirgacheffe
Natural lot with Blueberry, Rose, and Sweet Cream in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
LightBlueberryRoseOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.98/oz
Out of stock
Brazil Cascavel Vermelha
Expect Cocoa, Cashew Butter, and Jammy from this natural.
Cerrado Mineiro, BR · Natural
Medium-LightCocoaCashewBerry+3
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Medium-DarkCocoa PowderMaple SyrupSpice+3
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.40/oz
Out of stock
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