Roaster · Lancaster, PA
Passenger Coffee
8 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ethiopia and Peru.
- In stock
- 8
- House Index · limited data
- 48
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 2026229 lots seen; 8 in stock now
- Origins
- 6 countriesPeru, Burundi, Colombia
- Process mix
- Washed 88% · Other 13%
- Price position
- 48% above what its profiles predictMedian of 3 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 63% of lots name the producer or farm5 of 8
- Coverage
- 6 reviewer videos · 3 editorial mentions · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 2 locations, Lancaster, PA7 W King St.
- Merch
- 8 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 22% · 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.
- Reddit50/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 8 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%
- Transparency54.3/1007/8 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- editorial cluster8/8
- stale decay7/8
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
8 in stock · 171 archived
Costa Rica San Isidro Labrador
Expect Plum, Orange, and Jasmine from this washed lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
Peru Abel Raymundo Arotaype Cup of Excellence
Washed lot with Brown Sugar, Poached Pear, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Montecarlos Pacamara
Washed lot with Brown Butter, Toasted Almond, and Orange in the cup.
El Salvador · Washed
Divino Niño Gesha
Expect Raspberry, Wafer Cookie, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
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Necessary Cold Brew
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Archived (171)
Peru Marilyn Laucata 2023
Expect Blueberry, Vanilla Wafer, and Red Apple from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
India Kerehaklu
Expect Lime, Brown Sugar, and Red Apple from this washed lot.
Chikmagalur, IN · Washed
India Kerehaklu Robusta
Cacao Nib, Black Pepper, and Sesame on a natural lot.
Chikmagalur, IN · Natural
Colombia Israel Hernandez 2024
Expect Florals, Vanilla, and Citrus from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Ethiopia Gesha Village Oma Honey Process 2025
Expect Hops, Dark Honey, and Stone Fruit from this honey lot.
Benza, ET · Honey
Montecarlos Gesha
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Milk Chocolate, and Lemon in the cup.
El Salvador · Washed
India Ratnagiri Chandragiri Honey Education Lot
Expect Red Pear, Hazelnut, and Clementine from this honey lot.
Chikmagalur, IN · Honey
Ethiopia Gesha Village Oma Natural Process
Strawberry, Mango, and Melon on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Ratnagiri - 2024
Expect Plum, Dark Chocolate, and Red Wine from this natural lot.
Karnataka, IN · Natural
Hacienda La Esmeralda — 2023
Expect Jasmine, Vanilla Custard, and Nectarine from this washed lot.
Panama · Washed
Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Caballeriza Gesha
Jasmine, Peach Blossom, and Creamy Vanilla Custard on a washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Ivan Gutierrez SL28 2024
Washed lot with Pomelo, Floral Honey, and Blackcurrant in the cup.
Quebrada Grande, CR · Washed
Montecarlos Pacamara Education Lot
Expect Toffee, Toasted Almond, and Cherry from this washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Costa Rica Las Margaritas — Honey Process
Praline, Passionfruit, and Cocoa on a honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Honey
Costa Rica Ivan Gutierrez Gesha
Washed lot with Bergamot, Papaya, and Vanilla in the cup.
Costa Rica · Washed
Hacienda La Esmeralda — 2020
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Peach Blossom, and Creamy Custard in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Washed
India Ratnagiri Carbonic Washed 2024
Strawberry, Wafer Cookie, and Honeydew on a washed lot.
Karnataka, IN · Washed
Gesha Village Estate Oma Dry Process 2024
Natural lot with Strawberry, Watermelon, and Peach in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
Brazil Aramosa Anaerobic Process Education Lot 2023
Anaerobic Natural lot with Plum, Toasted Almond, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Anaerobic Natural
Adriana Gonzalez 2021
Expect Bergamot, Pomegranate, and Peach from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Ratnagiri Catuai - Honey - Education Lot
Baked Apple, Golden Raisin, and Black Tea on a honey lot.
India · Honey
Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot #106 — Dry Process
Violet, Blueberry, and Apricot on a natural lot.
Bebeka, ET · Natural
Gesha Village Surma Natural Process 2025
Natural lot with Florals, Raspberry, and Orange in the cup.
Bench Maji, ET · Natural
Burundi Musumba Natural
Natural lot with Berry Jam, Pineapple, and Cocoa in the cup.
Muramvya, BI · Natural
Colombia Nemesio Ramos 2024
Washed lot with Red Apple, Blackberry, and Cocoa in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Colombia Edwin Rodriguez 2023
Washed lot with Cherry, Lime Peel, and Toffee in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Familia Morales Rivera — Cup of Excellence
Anaerobic Washed lot with Rose, Honeydew, and Kiwi in the cup.
Ecuador · Anaerobic Washed
Kerehaklu Robusta — Anoxic Dry Process
Hazelnut, Puffed Rice, and Sesame on a natural lot.
India · Natural
Costa Rica Ivan Gutierrez Gesha 2024
Expect Caramel, Passionfruit, and Florals from this washed lot.
Costa Rica · Washed
Gesha Village Lot #76 — Honey Process
Expect Kiwi, Milk Chocolate, and Poached Pear from this honey lot.
Bench Maji, ET · Honey
Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot #116 — Dry Process 2023
Expect Raspberry, Passionfruit, and Bergamot from this natural lot.
Benshangul-Gumuz, ET · Natural
Ethiopia Shoondhisa Dry Process 2023
Expect Florals, Strawberry, and Mango from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Colombia José Salazar Pink Bourbon 2023
Expect Pear, Vanilla, and Lemon from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Colombia Israel Hernandez Gesha 2024
Expect Strawberry, Citrus Peel, and Vanilla from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Lorenzo Rojas Gesha 2024
Expect Raspberry, Vanilla Custard, and Clementine from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Lorenzo Rojas Caturra
Toasted Almond, Browning Sugars, and Cooked Fruit on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Fausto Romo Sidra Honey
Honey lot with Florals, Pomelo, and Red Grape in the cup.
Chinchipe, EC · Honey
Colombia Francy Leonor Marín 2024
Expect Cranberry, Nectarine, and Vanilla from this washed lot.
Huila · Washed
Colombia Diva Maria Monje 2024
Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Chamomile on a washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Anibal Sanchez Burbano
Expect Floral Honey, Nectarine, and Red Grape from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Lorenzo Anampa Rojas
Washed lot with Citrus, Spearmint, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Colombia Ivan Lopez Reserve Lot
Expect Raspberry, Vanilla Custard, and Blood Orange from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Brazil Laurina Anaerobic Process Education Lot 2023
Pineapple, Red Licorice, and White Grape on an anaerobic natural lot.
Brazil · Anaerobic Natural
Mong Shade-Dried Education Lot 2024
Washed lot with Brown Butter, Clementine, and Prune in the cup.
Western Highlands, PG · Washed
Costa Rica Santa Teresa Gesha
Jasmine, Chocolate Fudge, and Concord Grape on a natural lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Natural
Peru Eradio Zurita
Expect Chocolate, Red Apple, and Blackberry from this washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Burundi Gaharo Reserve Lot
Cranberry, Black Cherry, and Molasses on a natural lot.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
Ethiopia Wanja Kersa Dry Process 2023
Blackberry, Watermelon, and Lime on a natural lot.
Jimma, ET · Natural
El Salvador Montecarlos Gesha 2022
Honeysuckle, Milk Chocolate, and Strawberry on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
Kenya Gathaithi AA 2022
Washed lot with Red Currant, Tropical Fruit, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Gesha Village Estate Surma Dry Process 2024
Natural lot with Jasmine, Brown Sugar, and Raspberry in the cup.
Bebeka, ET · Natural
Ethiopia Yabitu Koba 2023
Expect Toffee, Sweet Almond, and Peach from this washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
Edgar Ossa Gesha - 2024
Expect Honey, Milk Chocolate, and Melon from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Hacienda La Esmeralda - Dry Process - 2020
Expect Grape Jelly, Kiwi, and Lavender from this natural lot.
Panama · Natural
Jose Joaquin Bolaños
Expect Cherry, Blood Orange, and Brown Sugar from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Colombia Jose Muñoz 2023
Washed lot with Lemon, Dried Fruit, and Marzipan in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Jose Ever Muñoz 2024
Washed lot with Red Grape, Pineapple, and Chocolate in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Ivan Gutierrez Catuai Honey
Expect Lime, Strawberry, and Cocoa from this honey lot.
Costa Rica · Honey
Costa Rica Ivan Gutierrez Catuai
Expect Citrus, Chocolate, and Caramel from this washed lot.
Costa Rica · Washed
Nagasire Culture Washed
Expect Dried Fruit, Chocolate, and Graham Cracker from this anaerobic washed lot.
Cahoots Coffee, UG · Anaerobic Washed
Colombia Edgar Garcia Ossa Gesha 2022
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Raspberry, and Clementine in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Edgar Garcia Ossa Gesha
Expect Honeysuckle, Milk Chocolate, and Cherry from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Familia Morales Rivera
Spearmint, Watermelon, and Apricot on an anaerobic washed lot.
Ecuador · Anaerobic Washed
Shoondhisa Natural 2024
Expect Florals, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Saut Farmers — Dry Process 2022
Expect Plum, Pomegranate, and Spice Cake from this natural lot.
Yemen · Natural
Colombia Yoan Toledo 2023
Expect Florals, Green Apple, and Blackberry from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Ethiopia Mullugeta Muntasha
Washed lot with Florals, Meyer Lemon, and Apricot in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Ethiopia Mullugeta Muntasha — Dry Process 2024
Natural lot with Florals, Strawberry Jam, and Mango in the cup.
Ethiopia · Natural
Omar Ibañez — Copa Suaceña #5
Washed lot with Cocoa, Green Apple, and Toasted Nuts in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Eduin Rodriguez Copa Suaceña #7 2021
Expect Marzipan, Lemon, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Burundi Mutana Experiments — 72hr Anaerobic Process
Expect Maraschino, Black Tea, and Apricot from this anaerobic natural lot.
Burundi · Anaerobic Natural
Nicaragua Sacuanjoche Education Lot
Tea Rose, Golden Apple, and Panela on a washed lot.
Jinotega, NI · Washed
Fidel Huancas
Washed lot with Blood Orange, Baking Spices, and Molasses in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Burundi Gaharo Peaberry Education Lot
Expect Cherry, Black Tea, and Orange from this washed lot.
Muramvya, BI · Washed
Bookkisa — Dry Process
Expect Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Florals from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Ratnagiri Estate — Anaerobic Process
Expect Strawberry, Toasted Nuts, and Banana from this anaerobic washed lot.
India · Anaerobic Washed
Monteverde Gesha 2015
Washed lot with Cherry, Black Tea, and Orange Peel in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Kerehaklu Selection 9 — Anoxic Wet Process
Lime, Spiced Plum, and Black Tea on an anaerobic washed lot.
India · Anaerobic Washed
Adriana González Peláez — Copa Suaceña #1
Mango, Vanilla Custard, and Cooked Berries on a washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Mexico Sargento Vazquez
Expect Raspberry, Baked Apple, and Toffee from this washed lot.
Mexico · Washed
Edgar Garcia Ossa Copa Suaceña #2 2021
Strawberry, Brown Sugar, and Apricot on a washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Burundi Mutana Experiments — 48hr Anaerobic Process Education Lot
Florals, Spice Cake, and Cherry on an anaerobic washed lot.
Burundi · Anaerobic Washed
Colombia Divino Niño Pink Bourbon
Expect Citrus, Baking Spices, and Cooked Fruit from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Mexico Ricardo Romero 2023
Expect Cherry, Milk Chocolate, and Vanilla from this washed lot.
Mexico · Washed
Burundi Mikuba Dry Process 2022
Expect Florals, Black Cherry, and Molasses from this natural lot.
Burundi · Natural
Burundi Mutana Experiments — 36hr Anaerobic Process Education Lot
Anaerobic Washed lot with Fig, Gingerbread, and Apricot in the cup.
Burundi · Anaerobic Washed
Luz Angela Raigosa Copa Suaceña #4 2021
Cranberry, Baking Spices, and Lime Peel on a washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Nesru Abanura Dry Process 2023
Chocolate, Cooked Berries, and Florals on a natural lot.
Ethiopia · Natural
Colombia Diego Hoyos
Washed lot with Hibiscus, Apricot Nectar, and Lychee in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Uganda Nagasire — Education Lot
Expect Apple, Chocolate, and Almond from this washed lot.
Uganda · Washed
Indonesia Ciwidey Education Lot
Washed lot with Green Apple, Milk Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
Java, ID · Washed
Kenya Ichamara AA
Expect Grapefruit, Cooked Berries, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Kenya · Washed
Dedan Kamathi AA 2022
Expect Red Currant, Black Tea, and Lemon from this washed lot.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Burundi Ninga — Honey Process
Expect Wafer Cookie, Green Apple, and Baking Spice from this honey lot.
Burundi · Honey
Tokuma — SWP Decaf Education Lot
Washed lot with Pear, Malted Chocolate, and Lemongrass in the cup.
Ethiopia · Washed
Burundi Mutana Experiments 60hr Anaerobic Process Education Lot 2021
Plum, Graham Cracker, and Black Tea on an anaerobic natural lot.
Anaerobic Natural
Community reputation · Reddit
Polarizing· sentiment 50/100
Two Reddit threads give mixed accounts of Passenger Coffee. In one, a poster found a costly Hacienda La Esmeralda Gesha muted and disappointing less than a week after its stated roast date, while a commenter said it was too soon to drink and expected jasmine and stone-fruit notes to emerge with rest. In the other, a poster said they did not enjoy the Passenger coffees they tried because they were more acidic than they preferred.
Threads cited (2)
- r/Coffee · 37↑ · First Gesha experience leaving me puzzled
First Gesha experience leaving me puzzled Hey all, I recently got some Hacienda La Esmeralda Gesha from Passenger Coffee as a gift, and it was very expensive. The only reason the gifter bought it is because they say they roast it and get it to your door in 2-3 days. Sure enough I got my coffee on the 12th with a roast.
- r/Coffee · 10↑ · Suggestion for PA Roasters?
I am looking for a roaster with less acidic undertones. I've tried square one and passenger coffee and didn't enjoy any of their roasts due to their coffee just being more acidic. I do love New Holland Co's blend but am looking to explore. Any suggestions? I'm more of a medium/dark blend coffee lover and do enjoy blend
On YouTube
6 videos · 54k combined views
6 videos cover Passenger Coffee from reviewers Coffee Showcase, Brian Quan, Prima Coffee Equipment, and others.
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