Sweet Habit Espresso
Expect Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Raisin from this washed lot.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
CaramelMilk ChocolateRaisin
Shop 5.0 (40)
83CBI · preliminary
$1.79/oz
Roaster · Calgary, AB
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
21 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica.
- In stock
- 21
- House Index · limited data
- 76
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaEcuadorCosta RicaPanamaGuatemalaEthiopia
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202661 lots seen; 21 in stock now
- Origins
- 6 countriesGuatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia
- Process mix
- Washed 52% · Experimental 24% · Honey 14% · Natural 10%
- Price position
- 23% above what its profiles predictMedian of 15 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 95% of lots name the producer or farm20 of 21
- Buyer stars
- 4.9 out of 5232 reviews across 13 lots, from the roaster's own store
- Coverage
- 4 reviewer videos · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 9 locations, Calgary, AB618 Confluence Way SE
- Merch
- 9 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 32% · 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.
- Reddit88/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 21 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review70/1001/21 lots · weight 20%
- On-shop ratings98.6/10013/21 lots · weight 12–15% · avg 12.7%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency70.2/10021/21 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay17/21
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
21 in stock · 37 archived
FigCherryPecan+1
Shop 5.0 (9)
82CBI · preliminary
$2.83/oz
Smooth Operator
Washed lot with Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
Atitlán, GT · Washed
DarkToffeeDark ChocolateAlmond
Shop 4.9 (43)
82CBI · preliminary
$1.79/oz
Doppelganger Espresso
Expect S'mores, Baker's Chocolate, and Molasses from this washed lot.
Chimaltenango, GT · Washed
Medium-DarkChocolateMolassesSweet
Shop 4.9 (37)
82CBI · preliminary
$1.79/oz
Honey Haze Espresso
Expect Honey, Hazelnut, and Orchard Fruit from this white honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey
HoneyHazelnutPeach+1
Shop 5.0 (13)
81CBI · preliminary
$2.38/oz
Mystic Melon
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cherry, Violets, and Oolong Tea in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural
CherryVioletBrown Sugar+1
Shop 4.9 (15)
81CBI · preliminary
$3.06/oz
PlumPecanMaple Syrup
Shop 5.0 (5)
80CBI · preliminary
$2.52/oz
Lolly Drop Espresso
Anaerobic Washed lot with Blackberry, Brown Sugar, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightBlackberryBrown SugarFloral
Shop 4.9 (9)
80CBI · preliminary
$2.95/oz
Candy Cloud Espresso
Natural lot with Cherry, Gummy Candy, and Red Wine in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Natural
Cherry
Shop 4.9 (14)
80CBI · preliminary
$3.06/oz
NougatCashewDried Fruit
Shop 4.9 (14)
79CBI · preliminary
$2.38/oz
PecanFig
Shop 5.0 (10)
79CBI · preliminary
$2.50/oz
DarkCaramelizedChocolate
Shop 5.0 (16)
79CBI · preliminary
$1.79/oz
Jungle Berry
Expect Blackberry, Nectarine, and Hibiscus from this anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightBlackberryPeachHibiscus
Shop 4.9 (7)
78CBI
$2.60/oz
Gato Grande Washed Geisha Cold Fermentation
Anaerobic Washed lot with Nectarine, White Grape, and Watermelon in the cup.
Los Pozos, PA · Anaerobic Washed
NectarineWatermelonHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$14.37/oz
PeachJasmineTea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.97/oz
Jose Ignacio Jijón Typica Mejorado
Expect Jasmine, Clementine, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
Medium-LightJasmineTangerineBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$6.24/oz
Sebastian Mystic Melon — Filter
Natural lot with Cherry, Violets, and Oolong Tea in the cup.
Panama · Natural
CherryVioletGreen Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI · sparse
$1.54/oz
Sebastian Sugar Heist — Filter
White Honey lot with Nougat, Cashew, and Dried Fruits in the cup.
Tarrazú, CR · White Honey
NougatCashewDried Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$1.34/oz
Sebastian Jungle Berry Colombia Palestina — Filter
Anaerobic Washed lot with Blackberry, Nectarine, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
BlackberryPeachHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$1.45/oz
FigCherryPecan
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$1.34/oz
Sweet Habit Espresso
Expect Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Raisin from this washed lot.
Costa Rica, CR · Washed
DarkToffeeDark ChocolateRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$1.14/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Sebastian Smooth Operator — Instant Coffee
Think Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almonds.
Central Valley, CR
ToffeeDark ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$3.28/oz
BlackberryPeachHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$29.53/oz
Tasting Set
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI · sparse
$3.46/oz
Instant Coffee - Smooth Operator
Cupping notes point toward Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almonds.
Central Valley, CR
CaramelDark ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI · sparse
$28.35/oz
Archived (37)
Lucky Peach Espresso
Orange, Peach, and Black Tea on an anaerobic washed lot.
Vilcabamba, EC · Anaerobic Washed
OrangePeachBlack Tea+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI · sparse
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Finca La Negrita Red Geisha Washed
Peach Lemonade, Honeycomb, and Lychee on a washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
PeachHoneyLychee+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$12.05/oz
Out of stock
Finca El Alisal Natural Geisha
Expect Yuzu Lemonade, Honey, and Jasmine from this experimental lot.
Loja, EC · Experimental
LemonHoneyJasmine+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$11.34/oz
Out of stock
Sebastian Colombia Finca La Negrita Red Geisha — Filter
Expect Peach Lemonade, Honeycomb, and Lychee from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
PeachLemonLychee+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$2.79/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda Santa Gertrudis Natural Sidra
Expect Lychee, Rosewater, and Mango from this anaerobic natural lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
LycheeRoseMango+3
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$9.87/oz
Out of stock
Mi Finquita Geisha Natural
Tamarind, Papaya, and Lychee on an anaerobic natural lot.
Los Pozos, PA · Anaerobic Natural
DarkTamarindPapayaLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$6.80/oz
Out of stock
Finca Sumava Black Moon Milenio
Anaerobic Washed lot with Sangria, Tamarind, and Lychee in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Anaerobic Washed
DarkWineyTamarindLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
Jose Joaquin Bolaños Double Fermented Washed Geisha
Expect Lemongrass, Clementine, and Apricot from this anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
HerbTangerinePeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$9.13/oz
Out of stock
Lilac Dream
Expect Rooibos Tea, Nectarine, and Fruit Leather from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LightNectarine
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.52/oz
Out of stock
Allan Oviedo SL28 Honey
Expect Lychee, Tamarind, and Melon from this red honey lot.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
LycheeTamarindMelon+6
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Guarumo Chicho Gallo Natural
Expect Tangerine, Mango, and Pu'er Tea from this natural lot.
Panama · Natural
Medium-LightTangerineMangoBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
Richard Granda Sidra Washed
Red Wine, Cantaloupe, and Mandarin Orange on a double fermented washed lot.
Zamora, EC · Double Fermented Washed
Medium-LightWineyMelonOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$4.42/oz
Out of stock
Finca Guarumo Black Jaguar Natural Geisha
Red Wine, Cherry, and Oolong Tea on a natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Natural
DarkWineyCherryBlack Tea+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$7.17/oz
Out of stock
Wilson Alba Pink Bourbon
Anaerobic Washed lot with Orange, Berries, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
OrangeBerryFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.69/oz
Out of stock
Jose Cuellar Pink Bourbon & Bourbon Aji
Expect Orange Creamsicle, Lemongrass, and Earl Grey from this anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
OrangeHerbBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
Mario Fonseca Pacamara Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Concord Grape, Papaya, and Rum in the cup.
Cordillera, PA · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightGrapePapayaWhiskey
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$4.54/oz
Out of stock
Aliss Hartmann Yellow Maragogype Natural
Natural lot with Papaya, Cantaloupe, and Tamarind in the cup.
Santa Clara, PA · Natural
DarkPapayaTamarind
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$1.83/oz
Out of stock
Vinka Sidra Lactic Natural
Concord Grape, Pineapple Liqueur, and Cream Soda on an anaerobic natural lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
MediumGrapePineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$10.77/oz
Out of stock
Hartmann Family Maragogype Natural
Expect Lychee, Strawberry, and Tamarind from this natural lot.
Santa Clara, PA · Natural
MediumLycheeStrawberryTamarind
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
Vinka Sidra Cultured Washed
Anaerobic Washed lot with White Wine, Orange, and Honey in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightWineyOrangeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
La Lia Typica Amarillo Red Honey
Red Honey lot with Passionfruit, Papaya, and Watermelon Candy in the cup.
Tarrazu, CR · Red Honey
Passion FruitPapayaCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
Vinka Sidra Anaerobic Natural
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blueberry Liqueur, Tamarind, and Concord Grape in the cup.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightBlueberryTamarindGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.65/oz
Out of stock
Jose & Francy Martinez Pink Bourbon
Brown Sugar, Blackberry, and Floral on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Brown SugarBlackberryFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
Ben Paz La Salsa Geisha
Black Tea, Nectarine, and Orange Zest on an anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Black TeaPeachOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$3.56/oz
Out of stock
Vinka Sidra Natural
Expect Concord Grape, Lychee, and Honey from this anaerobic natural lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
GrapeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
Hartmann Family Geisha
Expect Orange Liqueur, Peach, and Black Tea from this anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Clara, PA · Anaerobic Washed
LightOrangePeachBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
Mauricio Shattah Red Geisha
Expect Peach, Honey, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
PeachHoneyBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
Stampede City Roast
Expect Candy Apple, Toffee, and Toasted Walnuts from this anaerobic washed / process details lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed / Process Details
Medium-LightAppleToffeeWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$1.44/oz
Out of stock
Hacienda La Florida Typica Mejorado
Orange Liqueur, Lychee, and Floral on a carbonic maceration natural lot.
Sozoranga, EC · Carbonic Maceration Natural
Medium-LightOrangeLycheeFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$3.65/oz
Out of stock
Bekele Yutute Natural
Expect Strawberry, Banana, and Cocoa from this natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
StrawberryBananaCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
Santa Teresa Yellow Honey Geisha
Expect Lemongrass, Peach, and Black Tea from this yellow honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Yellow Honey
PeachBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$4.32/oz
Out of stock
Finca El Alisal Typica Mejorado
Red Wine, Orange Candy, and Black Tea on an anaerobic natural lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
WineyOrangeBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$4.23/oz
Out of stock
Clara Luz Geisha Natural
Expect Froot Loops, Black Tea, and Concord Grape from this anaerobic natural lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
GrapeBlack TeaCandy
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$4.04/oz
Out of stock
Sebastian Ecuador El Alisal Anaerobic Natural
Red Wine, Orange Candy, and Black Tea on an anaerobic natural lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Natural
WineyOrangeBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
Jose Joaquin Bolaños Geisha
Peach, Lemongrass, and Black Tea on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Medium-LightPeachHerbBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
Canada Day Coffee — Sorry, Not Sorry
Washed lot with Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and Walnut in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
DarkCaramelDark ChocolateWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI · sparse
$1.25/oz
Out of stock
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI · sparse
$6.58/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 88/100
Two independent Reddit comments give Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters strongly favorable but limited evidence. One contributor named its Jose Cuellar among their favorite coffees of the year. Another included Phil & Sebastian among Canadian roasters with great coffee.
Jose Cuellar coffeefavorite-of-year mentionCanadian roaster recommendation
Threads cited (2)
- r/pourover · 172↑ · 2024 was a great year for coffee ☕️
.... Some of my favourite coffees of the year in no particular order (don’t have cards for all): -Sweven - Abu Gesha advanced washed -Manhattan - Luna Bermudez -Phil and Sebastian - Jose Cuellar -Hydrangea - Pepe Jijon Gesha -Coffea Circulor - Ouragan AA -Mame - Abu lot 1921 -Rogue Wave - Janson lot 194 -Sey - Cruz Lom
- r/espresso · 21↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
There are lots of great Canadian roasters and I think most of them ship their coffee. Off the top of my head: - Rogue Wave - Hatch - Angry Roaster - The Library - Phil and Sebastian and many more. All have great coffee.
On YouTube
4 videos · 36k combined views
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters has 2 videos on their channel; 2 videos come from outside reviewers (Coffee Showcase, AlbertaFoodToursInc).
From Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Flagship cafe
Simmons
618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB
Open in maps →Flagship of nine Calgary cafes operated by Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters.
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