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Passenger Coffee

Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2020Good Food (2)2025, 2024Price-transparentSCTG data donor
Coffees in catalog
13
Also available
1
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
67.9
Reddit sentiment
85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOBIETPEKEIN
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · 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%
  • YouTubeweight 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%
  • Transparency57.7/10013/13 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • roty13/13
  • editorial cluster13/13
  • coe multi1/13
  • stale decay7/13

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

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Passenger Coffee is widely recognized and respected in the specialty coffee community, particularly praised for their exceptional light roasts, single-origins like Geshas, and transparent sourcing. They are often noted for offering convenient small bag options (such as 4-5 oz bags) which allow enthusiasts to sample a variety of origins. While a few users find their focus leans heavily toward bright, acidic, or light-profile coffees—and one thread debated a lack of bloom on an expensive Gesha—the overwhelming consensus treats Passenger as a top-tier roaster with standout offerings like their Honduras and Gesha Village selections.

exceptional light roastssmall bag options availabletransparent sourcinghigh-end single origins and geshasbright and acidic profiles
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

7 videos · 58k combined views

Passenger Coffee has 1 video on their channel; 6 videos come from outside reviewers (Coffee Showcase, Brian Quan, TONO Group, and others).

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The catalog

13 in stock · 174 archived

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Bumba

Dark Dried Fruit, Breakfast Tea, and Mild Orange Acidity on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

DarkDried FruitTea LikeOrange+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.98/oz

Ninga

Vanilla, Caramel, and Stone Fruits on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

VanillaCaramelStone Fruit+1
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.98/oz

Montecarlos Gesha

Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Milk Chocolate, and Lemon in the cup.

SV · Washed

HoneysuckleMilk ChocolateLemon+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
67
$2.92/oz

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Archived (174)

Musumba Natural

Natural lot with Berry Jam, Pineapple, and Cocoa in the cup.

Muramvya, BI · Natural

BerryPineappleCocoa+1
COE #5 · 2022
76
$2.67/oz
Out of stock

Musumba - 2024

Washed lot with Black Cherry, Graham Cracker, and Lime in the cup.

Muramvya Province, BI · Washed

CherryCerealLime
COE #5 · 2022
75
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Neyver Salas

Washed lot with Florals, Meyer Lemon, and Fig in the cup.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

FloralLemonFig
ROTY 2020 roaster
73
$4.14/oz
Out of stock

Mapendo — 2022

Washed lot with Black Tea, Caramel, and Lime Peel in the cup.

South Kivu, CD · Washed

MediumBlack TeaCaramelLemon+3
ROTY 2020 roaster
73
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Kerehaklu - 2025

Expect Lime, Brown Sugar, and Red Apple from this washed.

Chikmagalur, IN · Washed

LimeBrown SugarApple+1
ROTY 2020 roaster
73
$2.81/oz
Out of stock

Lucas Melo - 2024

Raspberry, Dried Mango, and Vanilla on a washed build.

Nariño, CO · Washed

RaspberryMangoVanilla+1
ROTY 2020 roaster
72
$2.41/oz
Out of stock

Kambarare - 2024

Expect Currant Jam, Apricot, and Coconut from this washed.

KE · Washed

Black CurrantApricotCoconut+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
72
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna - 2024

Expect Red Currant, Mulling Spices, and Lime from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

Red CurrantSpiceLime+3
ROTY 2020 roaster
71
$3.80/oz
Out of stock

Yoan Toledo - 2023

Expect Floral Honey, Baking Spice, and Browning Sugar from this washed.

CO · Washed

FloralHoneySpice+5
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$3.13/oz
Out of stock

Juan Jimenez - 2023

Pineapple, Passionfruit, and Black Tea on a washed build.

CO · Washed

PineapplePassionfruitBlack Tea+3
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$3.13/oz
Out of stock

Mikuba 2022

Washed lot with Florals, Black Cherry, and Molasses in the cup.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

FloralCherryMolasses+3
COE #5 · 2022
70
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Eradio Zurita - 2024

Expect Chocolate, Red Apple, and Blackberry from this washed.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

ChocolateAppleBlackberry
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Kamavindi AB - 2023

Expect Redcurrant, Browning Sugars, and Apricot from this washed.

KE · Washed

Red CurrantBrown SugarApricot+4
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.68/oz
Out of stock

Ivan Lopez - 2023

Expect Raspberry, Vanilla Custard, and Blood Orange from this washed.

CO · Washed

RaspberryVanillaOrange+4
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$3.38/oz
Out of stock

Jose Ever Muñoz

Washed lot with Red Grape, Pineapple, and Chocolate in the cup.

CO · Washed

Red CurrantPineappleChocolate
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$4.00/oz
Out of stock

Gatura - 2024

Washed lot with Blackberry, Nectarine, and Citrus in the cup.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

BlackberryNectarineCitrus+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Kapyoma - 2025

Expect Fig, Wafer Cookie, and Chocolate from this washed.

Kapchowra Town, UG · Washed

FigGrainChocolate+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.21/oz
Out of stock

Raro Boda 2024

Honeysuckle, Tangerine, and Apricot on a washed build.

Guji, ET · Washed

HoneysuckleTangerineApricot+3
ROTY 2020 roaster
70
$2.64/oz
Out of stock

La Tortuga - 2024

Apple, Garden Pea, and Cocoa on a washed build.

Galápagos Islands, EC · Washed

AppleGreen VegCocoa+2
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$4.17/oz
Out of stock

Julian Quispe

Washed lot with Honey, Wafer Cookie, and Citrus in the cup.

Cusco, PE · Washed

HoneyGrainCitrus+1
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.75/oz
Out of stock

Fidel Huancas - 2024

Washed lot with Blood Orange, Baking Spices, and Molasses in the cup.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

OrangeSpiceMolasses
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Daterra

Expect Chocolate, Dried Fruit, and Hazelnut from this natural.

BR · Natural

ChocolateDried FruitHazelnut+3
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.25/oz
Out of stock

Mario Salazar

Washed lot with Raspberry, Tropical Fruit, and Vanilla in the cup.

CO · Washed

RaspberryTropical FruitVanilla
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.98/oz
Out of stock

Diego Hoyos - 2022

Washed lot with Hibiscus, Apricot Nectar, and Lychee in the cup.

CO · Washed

HibiscusApricotLychee
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$3.38/oz
Out of stock

Gathaithi AA 2022

Washed lot with Red Currant, Tropical Fruit, and Brown Sugar in the cup.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

Red CurrantTropical FruitBrown Sugar+3
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Sargento Vazquez

Expect Raspberry, Baked Apple, and Toffee from this washed.

MX · Washed

RaspberryAppleToffee
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.60/oz
Out of stock

Oscar Hoyos 2022

Expect Pineapple, Gooseberry, and Black Tea from this washed.

CO · Washed

PineappleGooseberryBlack Tea
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Raul Gutierrez

Washed lot with Cocoa, Graham Cracker, and Red Grape in the cup.

PE · Washed

CocoaCerealGrape
ROTY 2020 roaster
69
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Jose Martinez

Washed lot with Pear, Black Tea, and Mango in the cup.

CO · Washed

PearBlack TeaMango
ROTY 2020 roaster
$2.85/oz
Out of stock

Tulio Cotacio

Washed lot with Plum, Chocolate, and Orange in the cup.

CO · Washed

PlumChocolateOrange
ROTY 2020 roaster
$2.98/oz
Out of stock

Bumba - 2023

Washed lot with Fig, Dried Apricot, and Black Tea in the cup.

BI · Washed

FigApricotBlack Tea+2
COE #5 · 2022
69
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Kamavindi 2024

Expect Raspberry, Brown Sugar, and Citrus from this washed.

KE · Washed

RaspberryBrown SugarCitrus+1
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Nkonge 2022

Washed lot with Apricot, Vanilla, and Black Tea in the cup.

BI · Washed

ApricotVanillaBlack Tea
COE #5 · 2022
68
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Kamavindi AA 2022

Blackcurrant, Mango Nectar, and Black Tea on a washed build.

KE · Washed

Black CurrantMangoBlack Tea
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.68/oz
Out of stock

San Mateo 2022

Expect Cocoa, Sweet Pastry, and Cooked Berries from this washed.

MX · Washed

CocoaSweet AromaticsBerry
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Mutana 2022

Fig, Gingerbread, and Apricot on a washed build.

BI · Washed

FigGingerApricot
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Ichamara AA - 2022

Expect Grapefruit, Cooked Berries, and Black Tea from this washed.

KE · Washed

GrapefruitBerryBlack Tea
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Kimandi AA 2022

Expect Florals, Cherry Cola, and Molasses from this washed.

KE · Washed

FloralCherryMolasses
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$3.51/oz
Out of stock

Kii AA 2022

Washed lot with Peach, Blackcurrant, and Gooseberry in the cup.

KE · Washed

PeachBlack CurrantGooseberry
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$3.51/oz
Out of stock

Silvio Leite

Florals, Red Grape, and Cocoa on a natural build.

BR · Natural

FloralGrapeCocoa
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$3.38/oz
Out of stock

Bookkisa — 2023

Washed lot with Bergamot, Clementine, and Nectarine in the cup.

ET · Washed

BergamotOrangePeach
ROTY 2020 roaster
68
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Halo - EA Decaf

Nectarine, Chocolate, and Malted Milk on a natural build.

ET · Natural

NectarineChocolateMalt
ROTY 2020 roaster
67
$2.15/oz
Out of stock

Gitwe - 2022

Expect Raspberry, Brown Sugar, and Florals from this washed.

BI · Washed

RaspberryBrown SugarFloral
COE #5 · 2022
67
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

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