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Roaster · Lancaster, PA

Passenger Coffee

passengercoffee.com ↗

On YouTube

Meet the roaster on camera

7 videos

About the roasterShop tour

Next Level Coffee in Pennsylvania | Passenger Coffee | We drove 3+ Hours from NYC for it | Vlog

Natto Potato · 1.5K views on YouTube

Watch on YouTube

Cherrybook summary of the video

The video features a visit to the Passenger Coffee shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The reviewers discuss their experience visiting the shop, trying their coffee, and their overall impression of the roaster's offerings.

Inside this video

From Natto Potato:

“I think so. Well, let's do it. Let's make it.”
“It's just so juicy and such a different flavor, so distinct. It's like a whole another world.”

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The roaster

5 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ethiopia and Peru.

Price-transparentSCTG data donor
In stock
5
House Index · limited data
48
Freshness
Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaEthiopiaPeruBurundiKenyaIndia

Roaster at a glance

Tracked since
April 2026228 lots seen; 5 in stock now
Origins
4 countriesPeru, Burundi, India
Process mix
Washed 100%
Sourcing
80% of lots name the producer or farm4 of 5
Coverage
5 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
10 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 5 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%
  • Transparency56.2/1004/5 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • editorial cluster5/5
  • stale decay5/5

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

5 in stock · 174 archived

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Wilmer Julca

Orange, Cooked Fruit, and Molasses on a washed lot.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

OrangeMolasses
Transparency donor
47CBI
$2.92/oz

Typical $1.86 to $3.54/oz

Limited comparison

Necessary Burundi

Dark Berries, Subtle Warming Spices, and Molasses on a washed lot.

Burundi · Washed

DarkBlackberryMolasses
Transparency donor
44CBI
$1.74/oz

Typical $1.73 to $3.29/oz

Limited comparison

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Archived (174)

Kerehaklu — 2025

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

Chikmagalur, IN · Washed

LimeBrown SugarApple
Transparency donor
55CBI
$2.81/oz
Out of stock

Marilyn Laucata

Honey, Wild Berries, and Melon on a washed lot.

Cusco, PE · Washed

HoneyBerryMelon
Transparency donor
54CBI
$2.98/oz
Out of stock

Peru Neyver Salas

Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Sweet Lemon Zest, and Ripe Fig in the cup.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

HoneysuckleLemonFig
Transparency donor
54CBI
$4.14/oz
Out of stock

Peru Marilyn Laucata

Expect Blueberry, Vanilla Wafer, and Red Apple from this washed lot.

Cusco, PE · Washed

BlueberryVanillaApple
Transparency donor
54CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Adriana Gonzalez 2021

Expect Bergamot, Pomegranate, and Peach from this washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

BergamotPomegranatePeach+2
Transparency donor
54CBI
$3.43/oz
Out of stock

Mapendo

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

South Kivu, CD · Washed

DarkBlack TeaCaramelLime+3
Transparency donor
54CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Francy Leonor Marín

Expect Cranberry, Nectarine, and Vanilla from this washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

CranberryPeachVanilla+3
Transparency donor
54CBI
$4.42/oz
Out of stock

Rosa Jiménez - 2024

Washed lot with Cherry, Milk Chocolate, and Pear in the cup.

Ecuador · Washed

CherryMilk ChocolatePear+1
Transparency donor
54CBI
$2.41/oz
Out of stock

Ruther Quispe Gesha

Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Browning Sugars, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.

Peru · Washed

HoneysuckleLemonApple+3
Transparency donor
54CBI
$3.51/oz
Out of stock

Montecarlos Gesha

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

Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed

HoneysuckleMilk ChocolateLemon+2
Transparency donor
54CBI
$2.92/oz
Out of stock

Nemesio Ramos 2024

Washed lot with Red Apple, Blackberry, and Cocoa in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

AppleBlackberryCocoa+2
Transparency donor
54CBI
$3.83/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Raro Boda

Honeysuckle, Tangerine, and Apricot on a washed lot.

Guji, ET · Washed

HoneysuckleTangerineApricot+3
Transparency donor
53CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock

Valdeir Cezati

Lime Peel, Berry Jam, and Molasses on a washed lot.

Espírito Santo, BR · Washed

LimeBerryMolasses+1
Transparency donor
53CBI
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kambarare

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

Kenya · Washed

Black CurrantApricotCoconut
Transparency donor
53CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Daterra

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

Cerrado, BR · Natural

ChocolateDried FruitHazelnut
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.25/oz
Out of stock

Burundi Mikuba

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

FloralCherryMolasses
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Valentin Machacca

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

Cusco, PE · Washed

NectarineBlackberryCocoa+2
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.28/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna

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

Huila, CO · Washed

Red CurrantSpiceLime
Transparency donor
52CBI
$3.80/oz
Out of stock

Montecarlos Gesha 2022

Honeysuckle, Milk Chocolate, and Strawberry on a washed lot.

El Salvador · Washed

HoneysuckleMilk ChocolateStrawberry
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.68/oz
Out of stock

Eradio Zurita

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

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

ChocolateAppleBlackberry
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Yabitu Koba

Expect Toffee, Sweet Almond, and Peach from this washed lot.

Guji, ET · Washed

ToffeeAlmondPeach+5
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Lorenzo Rojas Caturra

Toasted Almond, Browning Sugars, and Cooked Fruit on a washed lot.

Cusco, PE · Washed

AlmondBrown SugarOther Fruit+1
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.75/oz
Out of stock

Fausto Romo Gesha

Vanilla, Honeysuckle, and Papaya on a washed lot.

Ecuador · Washed

VanillaHoneysucklePapaya
Transparency donor
52CBI
$3.49/oz
Out of stock

Colombia Yoan Toledo

Expect Florals, Green Apple, and Blackberry from this washed lot.

Colombia · Washed

FloralAppleBlackberry+5
Transparency donor
52CBI
$3.13/oz
Out of stock

La Tortuga

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

Galapagos Islands, EC · Washed

ApplePeapodCocoa
Transparency donor
52CBI
$4.17/oz
Out of stock

Julian Quispe

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

Cusco, PE · Washed

HoneyCitrus
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.75/oz
Out of stock

Edgar Garcia Ossa Gesha

Expect Honeysuckle, Milk Chocolate, and Cherry from this washed lot.

Colombia · Washed

HoneysuckleMilk ChocolateCherry
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.73/oz
Out of stock

Musumba

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

Muramvya, BI · Washed

CherryLime
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Kamavindi AB 2023

Expect Redcurrant, Brown Sugar, and Apricot from this washed lot.

Kenya · Washed

RedcurrantBrown SugarApricot+3
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.68/oz
Out of stock

Fidel Huancas

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

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Brown SpiceMolasses
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.27/oz
Out of stock

Colombia Ivan Lopez

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

Colombia · Washed

RaspberryVanillaMelon+3
Transparency donor
52CBI
$3.38/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Thunguri

Washed lot with Cherry, Vanilla, and Lime in the cup.

Nyeri, KE · Washed

CherryVanillaLime
Transparency donor
52CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Richard Chuarata

Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Cherry on a washed lot.

Peru · Washed

ChocolatePeanutCherry
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Mexico Ricardo Romero

Expect Cherry, Milk Chocolate, and Vanilla from this washed lot.

Mexico · Washed

CherryMilk ChocolateVanilla
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Divino Niño Gesha

Expect Raspberry, Wafer Cookie, and Black Tea from this washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

RaspberryBlack Tea
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.89/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Gathaithi AA 2022

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

Nyeri, KE · Washed

Red CurrantTropical FruitBrown Sugar+2
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Sacuanjoche

Tea Rose, Golden Apple, and Panela on a washed lot.

Jinotega, NI · Washed

RoseApplePanela
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.75/oz
Out of stock

Tulio Cotacio

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

Colombia · Washed

PlumChocolateOrange
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.98/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Gatura

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

Nyeri, KE · Washed

BlackberryPeachCitrus
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Jose Martinez

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

Colombia · Washed

PearBlack TeaMango
Transparency donor
51CBI
$2.85/oz
Out of stock

José Salazar 2022

Expect Toffee, Passionfruit, and Peach from this washed lot.

Colombia · Washed

ToffeePassion FruitPeach
Transparency donor
51CBI
$3.51/oz
Out of stock

Ichamara AA

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

Nyeri, KE · Washed

GrapefruitBerryBlack Tea
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Oscar Hoyos 2022

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

Colombia · Washed

PineappleGooseberryBlack Tea
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.50/oz
Out of stock

Monteverde Gesha

Washed lot with Cherry, Black Tea, and Orange Peel in the cup.

Colombia · Washed

CherryBlack TeaOrange
Transparency donor
50CBI
$5.36/oz
Out of stock

Silvio Leite

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

Brazil · Natural

FloralGrapeCocoa
Transparency donor
50CBI
$3.38/oz
Out of stock

Holiday Coffee - 2024

Washed lot with Tart Cranberry, Cherry, and Toffee Like Sweetness in the cup.

Colombia · Washed

CranberryCherryToffee+3
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.00/oz
Out of stock

Uganda Kapyoma

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

Uganda · Washed

FigMilk Chocolate
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.21/oz
Out of stock

Kimandi AA

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

Kenya · Washed

FloralCherryMolasses
Transparency donor
50CBI
$3.51/oz
Out of stock

Mario Salazar

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

Colombia · Washed

RaspberryTropical FruitVanilla
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.98/oz
Out of stock

Kenya Kii AA

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

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

PeachBlack CurrantGooseberry
Transparency donor
50CBI
$3.51/oz
Out of stock

Burundi Bumba

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

FigApricotBlack Tea
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

Halo - EA Decaf

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

Gedeb, ET · Natural

PeachChocolateMalt
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.15/oz
Out of stock

Burundi Nkonge 2022

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

ApricotVanillaBlack Tea
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Holiday Coffee 2025

Expect Florals, Stone Fruit, and Honey from this washed lot.

Guji, ET · Washed

FloralStone FruitCitrus+1
Transparency donor
50CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Burundi Gitwe

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

Burundi · Washed

RaspberryBrown SugarFloral
Transparency donor
49CBI
$2.43/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia Bookkisa

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

Ethiopia · Washed

BergamotOrangePeach
Transparency donor
49CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock

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.

early Gesha cup quality and restingprice and valueacidity preference
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

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