89Orange, Peach, and Black Tea on a anaerobic washed build.
Vilcabamba, EC · Anaerobic Washed
OrangePeachBlack Tea+2
Buyer 5.0 (6)
$2.03/oz
Roaster
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Calgary, ABwww.philsebastian.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 17
- Also available
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 85.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsECHNPACOCRET
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 44% · 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%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review70/1001/17 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews98.9/10014/17 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency76.2/10017/17 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay14/17
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
Phil & Sebastian is widely regarded as a premier Canadian roaster, frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters like 49th Parallel and Rosso. Enthusiasts appreciate their high-quality offerings, particularly their Geisha varieties, which are noted for distinct, complex flavor profiles. They are a staple recommendation for those seeking specialty coffee in Western Canada and are often stocked by reputable multi-roaster cafes.
premier Canadian roasterhigh-quality Geisha offeringscomplex flavor profilesstaple in Western Canada
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · 284↑ · Coffee Subscription Service Guide
- r/pourover · 200↑ · 2024 was a great year for coffee ☕️
- r/Coffee · 117↑ · I am Philip Schluter, African green coffee specialist and SCAE founder. AMA.
- r/Coffee · 115↑ · For my fellow Canadians, where do you get your coffee products?
- r/Coffee · 98↑ · My coffee sucks. I need help.
- r/espresso · 79↑ · Upgrade!
- r/pourover · 67↑ · Morning Testing
- r/espresso · 63↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
- r/pourover · 63↑ · Lost aroma and flavor a day after opening? :(
- r/pourover · 62↑ · Hamilton, ON: Phin Coffee Bar
On YouTube
3 videos · 33k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Phil & Sebastian as a company deeply rooted in an engineering mindset. Reviewers and interviewers highlight the founders' commitment to understanding every operational detail by performing every role themselves. The roaster is recognized for prioritizing radical consistency and long term, transparent relationships with coffee producers.
Engineering-driven operational philosophyHands-on founder involvementCommitment to radical consistencyDirect producer relationship focus
From Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Simmons Building
618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB
Open in maps →The Simmons location is listed first on their locations page and serves as both a cafe and office.
The catalog
17 in stock · 23 archived
89
88Natural lot with Peach, Orange, and Cherry in the cup.
Los Pozos, PA · Natural
Medium-LightPeachOrangeCherry+2
Buyer 5.0 (14)
$2.23/oz
88Anaerobic Washed lot with Blackberry, Brown Sugar, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightBlackberryBrown SugarFloral
Buyer 4.9 (9)
$2.10/oz
87Natural lot with Sangria, Tamarind, and Papaya in the cup.
Santa Clara, PA · Natural
DarkSangriaTamarindPapaya
Buyer 4.9 (14)
$2.05/oz
87Fig, Cherry, and Candied Pecan on a washed build.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
FigCherryPecan+3
Buyer 5.0 (9)
$2.03/oz
87Expect Campfire, Burnt Caramel, and Chocolate from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkCampfireCaramelizedChocolate+1
Buyer 5.0 (14)
$1.48/oz
87Expect Honey, Hazelnut, and Orchard Fruit from this white honey / producer:.
Tarrazu, CR · White Honey / Producer:
HoneyHazelnutFruit Cake+1
Buyer 5.0 (13)
$1.92/oz
86Washed lot with Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkToffeeDark ChocolateAlmond+1
Buyer 4.9 (39)
$1.16/oz
86Nougat, Cashew, and Dried Fruit on a white honey build.
Tarrazu, CR · White Honey
NougatCashewDried Fruit+1
Buyer 4.9 (13)
$1.97/oz
86Cocoa Butter, Pecan Pie, and Fresh Figs on a washed build.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
Cocoa PowderPecanFig
Buyer 5.0 (10)
$1.62/oz
86Plum, Cola, and Pecan on a washed build.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
PlumColaPecan+1
Buyer 5.0 (5)
$2.08/oz
86Expect Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Raisin from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
MediumToffeeMilk ChocolateRaisin
Buyer 5.0 (39)
$1.44/oz
85Expect S'mores, Baker's Chocolate, and Molasses from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkS MoresChocolateMolasses
Buyer 4.9 (36)
$1.44/oz
81Expect Blackberry, Pink Grapefruit, and Pineapple from this anaerobic washed.
Nyeri, KE · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightBlackberryGrapefruitPineapple+2
Buyer 4.8 (6)
$2.15/oz
78Black Tea, Nectarine, and Orange Zest on a anaerobic washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Black TeaPeachOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.46/oz
78Anaerobic Washed lot with Orange, Berries, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
OrangeBerryFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
78Red Wine, Orange Candy, and Black Tea on a anaerobic natural build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
WineyOrangeCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.32/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
89Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Buyer 5.0 (10)
$3.36/oz
72Cupping notes point toward Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almonds.
Central Valley, CR
ToffeeDark ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$28.35/oz
71Think Floral, Peach, and Black Tea.
Gedeb, ET
Well-reviewed roaster
$29.53/oz
Archived (23)
89Expect Rooibos Tea, Nectarine, and Fruit Leather from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LightRooibosNectarineDried Fruit+3
Buyer 4.9 (8)
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Lychee, Rosewater, and Mango from this anaerobic natural.
Vilcabamba, Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
LycheeFloralMango+2
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$9.87/oz
Out of stock
79Red Wine, Cantaloupe, and Mandarin Orange on a double fermented washed build.
Zamora, EC · Double Fermented Washed
Medium-LightWineyMelonOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.42/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Lemongrass, Clementine, and Apricot from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
HerbTangerinePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.13/oz
Out of stock
79Anaerobic Washed lot with Sangria, Tamarind, and Lychee in the cup.
Lourdes de Naranjo, CR · Anaerobic Washed
MediumSangriaTamarindLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
79Expect Orange Creamsicle, Lemongrass, and Earl Grey from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
OrangeHerbBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
78Expect Strawberry, Banana, and Cocoa from this natural.
Sidama, ET · Natural
StrawberryBananaCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
78Tamarind, Papaya, and Lychee on a anaerobic natural build.
Los Pozos, PA · Anaerobic Natural
DarkTamarindPapayaLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.80/oz
Out of stock
78Natural lot with Papaya, Cantaloupe, and Tamarind in the cup.
Santa Clara, PA · Natural
Medium-LightPapayaMelonTamarind
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
78Concord Grape, Pineapple Liqueur, and Cream Soda on a anaerobic natural build.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
MediumGrapePineappleOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$10.77/oz
Out of stock
78Expect Lychee, Strawberry, and Tamarind from this natural.
Santa Clara, PA · Natural
MediumLycheeStrawberryTamarind
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.79/oz
Out of stock
78Anaerobic Washed lot with White Wine, Orange, and Honey in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightWhite WineOrangeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
78Anaerobic Natural lot with Blueberry Liqueur, Tamarind, and Concord Grape in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightBlueberryTamarindGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.65/oz
Out of stock
78Brown Sugar, Blackberry, and Floral on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Brown SugarBlackberryFloral
Buyer 4.5 (2)
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
78Expect Froot Loops, Black Tea, and Concord Grape from this anaerobic natural.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
CerealBlack TeaGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.04/oz
Out of stock
78Red Honey lot with Passionfruit, Papaya, and Watermelon Candy in the cup.
Tarrazu, CR · Red Honey
Passion FruitPapayaCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
78Orange Liqueur, Lychee, and Floral on a carbonic maceration natural build.
Sozoranga, EC · Carbonic Maceration Natural
Medium-LightOrangeLycheeFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.65/oz
Out of stock
78Anaerobic Natural lot with Concord Grape, Papaya, and Rum in the cup.
Cordillera, PA · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightGrapePapayaRum
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.97/oz
Out of stock
78Expect Lychee, Tamarind, and Melon from this red honey.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
Medium-LightLycheeTamarindMelon+6
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
78Expect Tangerine, Mango, and Pu'er Tea from this natural.
PA · Natural
Medium-LightTangerineMangoBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
77Peach, Lemongrass, and Black Tea on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightPeachHerbBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
76Washed lot with Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and Walnut in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
MediumCaramelDark ChocolateWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.25/oz
Out of stock
75PA / Washed; cup data hasn't landed yet.
PA · Washed
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.77/oz
Out of stock
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