Peppermint
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$0.62/oz
Roaster
Portola Coffee Roasters
Costa Mesa, CAportolacoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 7
- Also available
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 71.3
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCO
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 31% · 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%
- YouTube80/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 7 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%
- Transparency22.5/1004/7 lots · weight 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.
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Portola Coffee Roasters is consistently regarded as a high-quality, reliable roaster, particularly within the Southern California coffee scene. Users frequently list them alongside other respected specialty roasters and praise the consistency of their product. While one user expressed minor frustration regarding the lack of explicit roast level labeling on their packaging, the overall sentiment remains strongly positive, with customers highlighting their excellent single-origin offerings and local presence.
consistent qualityhighly regarded in Southern Californiaexcellent single-origin offeringsdetailed (sometimes overwhelming) bag informationlocal favorite in Orange County
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Why do some roasters tell you EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about a coffee ex
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On YouTube
3 videos · 8k combined views
Reviewers describe Portola Coffee Roasters as a science lab gem that emphasizes precision brewing and small-batch roasting. Outside coverage highlights the unique integration of their cafe within an art center location. Reviewers note that the brand connects coffee craftsmanship with creative arts.
Science lab aestheticPrecision brewing focusArt center locationSmall-batch roasting
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Costa Mesa, CA
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (Costa Mesa, CA); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The provided website text does not contain any physical address information for a flagship cafe or headquarters.
The catalog
7 in stock
Gaggenau 1683 Blend
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.00/oz
Blue Eyes
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$0.69/oz
Brown SugarBlack CurrantHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.50/oz
Re/mix
Roaster flags Malic Sweetness, Walnut Like Texture, and Cinnamon in the cup.
WalnutCinnamon
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.25/oz
Gold Rush
Roaster flags Mango, Peach, and Passonfruit in the cup.
MangoPeachPassion Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$0.62/oz
Incognito
Roaster flags Clementine, Almond Brittle, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
DarkTangerineAlmondCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.25/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
T-shirt
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
73
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Portola Coaster Set of 4
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$0.81/oz
Ganache Tin - For Homemade Mochas
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$0.62/oz
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