Ethiopia Banko Gotiti
Washed lot with Orange Blossom, Lemon, and Black Tea in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightOrange BlossomLemonBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$2.00/oz
Typical $1.50 to $2.40/oz
Roaster · Boulder, CO
Ozo Coffee
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterInterview
CAFFEINATION Episode 6: Boulder
PancakeEpidemic · 16.8K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
This video features an interview with the founders of Ozo Coffee in Boulder, Colorado. It covers the company's growth from a single shop to a multi-location roaster and highlights their commitment to employee training and company culture.
Inside this video
From PancakeEpidemic:
“We've been roasting since 2009. Like when I started, we were doing about 400, 500 pounds a week just providing to our one store.”
“As a company philosophy, that's something that we we put that at the forefront of the training and just of the general way that we interact with people.”
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The roaster
10 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Nicaragua and Colombia.
- In stock
- 10
- House Index · limited data
- 57
- Save at Ozo Coffee
- Free shipping over $40
OriginsEthiopiaNicaraguaColombiaPeruMexicoEl Salvador
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- May 202646 lots seen; 10 in stock now
- Origins
- 4 countriesColombia, Ethiopia, Honduras
- Process mix
- Washed 60% · Other 40%
- Price position
- 16% below what its profiles predictMedian of 3 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 20% of lots name the producer or farm2 of 10
- Coverage
- 3 reviewer videos · 6 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗YouTube ↗TikTok ↗Facebook ↗YouTube: 1 video, 24 subscribers, last upload June 2024
- Where to find them
- 5 locations, Boulder, CO5340 Arapahoe Avenue
- Merch
- 18 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit78/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 10 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency40/1009/10 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay9/10
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.
The catalog
10 in stock · 35 archived
MediumCinnamonCocoa PowderToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.56/oz
Typical $1.25 to $1.99/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia Tolima
Expect Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut, and Apple Butter from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Medium-LightMilk ChocolateApple
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.54/oz
Typical $1.43 to $2.29/oz
Cozy Cabin Blend
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
58CBI
$1.40/oz
Typical $1.09 to $2.08/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Decaf Blend — Take It Easy
Toasted Almond, Fudge, and Vanilla on a washed lot.
Honduras · Washed
MediumAlmondChocolateVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
56CBI
$1.54/oz
Typical $1.07 to $2.04/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Espresso Isabelle
Expect Cacao Nibs, Toasted Marshmallow, and Molasses from this washed lot.
Washed
Medium-Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.46/oz
Typical $0.93 to $1.77/oz
Limited comparison
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.46/oz
Typical $1.00 to $1.91/oz
Limited comparison
8th Wonder — Espresso
Cupping notes point toward Tropical, Cane Sugar, and Juicy.
Light
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.56/oz
Typical $1.20 to $2.30/oz
Limited comparison
Ursa Major Dark Roast
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Smokey, and Rich & Chewy in the cup.
Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
54CBI
$1.46/oz
Typical $1.04 to $1.98/oz
Limited comparison
Organic Breakfast Blend
Cupping notes point toward Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Almond.
LightToffeeMilk ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
54CBI
$1.46/oz
Typical $1.14 to $2.17/oz
Limited comparison
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
58CBI
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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
58CBI
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Roaster's Choice Subscription
Cupping notes point toward Red Fruit, Chocolate Pastry, and Toffee.
Chiapas, MX
DarkBerryToffee
Well-reviewed roaster
55CBI
$1.79/oz
Prepaid Gift Subscription
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Pecan, and Tart Cherry in the cup.
Well-reviewed roaster
54CBI
—
Premium Blend Subscription
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, S'mores, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
54CBI
$1.46/oz
Archived (35)
Colombia Las Flores Sidra
Natural lot with Hibiscus, Guava, and Watermelon in the cup.
Huila, CO · Natural
LightHibiscusGuavaWatermelon
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
$4.00/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
DarkCitrusCaramelApple+5
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jhoan Vergara Ombligon
Watermelon, Cacao, and Cherry Compote on a natural lot.
Huila, CO · Natural
LightMelonCocoa PowderCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$4.34/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Natural
Expect Blood Orange, Maraschino, and Mulled Wine from this natural lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
Medium-LightOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.60/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Luis Alberto Balladarez Washed
Pear, Sugar Cookie, and Praline on a washed lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Washed
LightPearPraline
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jhoan Vergara Chiroso
Spicy Flower, White Peach, and Thai Lime on an experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
LightFloralPeachLime
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$3.75/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jhoan Vergara, La Ardilla
Anaerobic Washed lot with Peach, Candied Ginger, and Lemongrass in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightPeachGinger
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Kibingo Natural
Expect Cherry Cola, Chocolate, and Plum from this natural lot.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
LightCocoaPlumBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.88/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+2
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua La Peña Pacamara
Mango, Seared Pineapple, and Agave on a natural lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
LightMangoPineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador La Providencia Geisha
Macaroon, White Grape, and Marzipan on a natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
LightCoconutGrapeMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.34/oz
Out of stock
Peru Sujeily Vasquez Pérez Geisha
Lilac, Coconut Cream, and Grapefruit on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightFloralGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
LightGrapefruitAlmondTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica Nazareth Robles — Special Reserve
Mango, Honey, and Rum Raisin on a natural lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Natural
Medium-LightMangoHoneyPapaya
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador Emilio Lopez Orange Bourbon
Expect Plum, Molasses, and Blackberry from this natural lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
LightPlumMolassesBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua Un Regalo De Dios Java
Macadamia, Brown Butter, and Cranberry on a natural lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
Medium-LightCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.60/oz
Out of stock
LightBlueberryPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.92/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
66CBI
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Nicaragua La Bendición Pacamara
Expect Raspberry Cordial, Vanilla, and Dark Chocolate from this natural lot.
Nueva Segovia, NI · Natural
DarkRaspberryVanillaDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Kayon Mountain
Natural lot with Coffee Blossom, Strawberry, and Key Lime in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightStrawberryLime
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
DarkRaspberryMolassesCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.54/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Sholi Women's Lot
Expect Mandarin, Black Tea, and Honeysuckle from this washed lot.
Southern Province, RW · Washed
LightTangerineBlack TeaHoneysuckle
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Gaspar Pérez Cardona
Expect Apple Pie, Chocolate, and Red Grape from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Medium-LightAppleChocolateGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.73/oz
Out of stock
Peru Miguel Ramírez
Expect Nectarine, Brown Sugar, and Almond from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightPeachBrown SugarAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.52/oz
Out of stock
Peru Clemente Choquehuanca
Washed lot with Chamomile, Tangerine, and Shortbread in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightChamomileTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Peru Jaime Rivera Pintado
Washed lot with Grape, Vanilla Bean, and Caramel in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
DarkGrapeVanillaCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Layo Taraga
Natural lot with Nectarine, Raspberry Parfait, and Jasmine in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightPeachRaspberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Peru Mariano Peña Huertas
Expect Apricot, Custard, and Almond from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
LightApricotAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Brazil Cascavel Vermelha
Expect Cocoa, Cashew Butter, and Jammy from this natural lot.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
Medium-LightCocoaCashewDried Fruit+3
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Sholi Women's Lot
Expect Strawberry, Sweet Cream, and Sangria from this natural lot.
Southern Province, RW · Natural
Medium-LightStrawberryOverall SweetWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.65/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Chelchele, Yirgacheffe
Natural lot with Blueberry, Rose, and Sweet Cream in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
LightBlueberryRose
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.98/oz
Out of stock
LightRedcurrantBlack TeaGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Gogogu Natural
Natural lot with Red Currant, Rose Hip, and Peach Cobbler in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
LightRed CurrantRosePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
MediumPecanVanillaDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Creek Stomper Blend
Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Toasted Almond, and Raspberry.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.46/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 78/100
Six independent Reddit threads are consistently positive about Ozo Coffee. Visitors and locals described its cortado as really good, its coffee as pretty good or a favorite, and its French press as immaculate; one brewer reproduced the shop's cup after using its treated water. Commenters also praised Ozo's people and coffees and highlighted consistently delicious, reasonably priced beans available fresh locally.
Boulder cafe and cortado experiencebean consistency value and availabilityFrench press and treated water
Threads cited (6)
- r/Coffee · 64↑ · Trip to Denver/Boulder
...but it was a little out of the way and we ran out of time. I did get to visit two places in Boulder, though! The first place I went was Ozo at Pearl Mall. I loved the way that it looked and felt like a 90s/2nd wave shop, but they definitely had 3rd wave quality coffee. I got a cortado, and it was really, really good
- r/Coffee · 9↑ · Denver/Boulder CO coffee people
...suggestions? I'll be in Lafayette which is near Boulder, but you know that because you live there Edit- thanks so much for the info, I found a place in Erie that serves ozo and it's pretty good. I just went to a place in Lafayette I am very impressed with, called Proper grounds. Drinking Congo (never had coffee from
- r/Coffee · 5↑ · [Recommendations] Coffee shops is Colorado?
I live in the Boulder area, I love Ozo's but I was wondering if anybody knew of any hidden gems or somewhere I haven't heard of! Edit: Just went to Boxcar. Oh. My. That Coffee was literally flawless, was probably the best cup of coffee I've ever had at a cafe and the best atmosphere 10/10 would recommend.
- r/Coffee · 5↑ · Ozo Coffee
Ozo is rad! I met some of the guys that run the place last year while I was in Boulder on vacation. Then had the pleasure of competing with some of them during brewers cup this past year. Awesome people roasting some fantastic coffees.
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · Best specialty coffees?
My husband and I both LOVE specialty coffees and really enjoy trying new ones. Some of our favorites include Ozo, Summit, and Blanchards. We like light to medium roasts the best but we’re willing to try darker roasts as well. What are some other good specialty coffees we should try? Edit: located in upstate New York bu
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · [Question] Water Treatment
...a good grinder, water kettle with variable temp, scale, insulated press, and fresh beans. I have been making pretty good coffee with my setup. However, I went to Ozo coffee in Boulder, Co, where their french press is just immaculate; consisting of aromas and tastes I have not been able to extract from my coffee. So
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