78Brown Sugar, Chocolate, and Biscuit on a natural build.
BR · Natural
MediumBrown SugarChocolateCereal
Buyer 4.9 (15)
$1.21/oz
Roaster
Rave Coffee
USDA Organic
- Coffees in catalog
- 30
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 72.2
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoasts daily
OriginsCOBRETPERWGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 42% · 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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube75/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 30 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review65/1001/30 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews96.5/10020/30 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency34.5/10030/30 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay23/30
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
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Rave Coffee is frequently mentioned by UK-based coffee enthusiasts, particularly those starting out or looking for accessible, reasonably priced beans. Users generally report positive experiences with their roasted coffee, and the brand is a common source for home roasters looking to purchase green beans in the UK. While some users note that their darker roasts may not suit all palates, the overall sentiment is that they are a reliable and approachable option.
accessible UK roastergood for beginnersreliable green bean sourcefair pricingapproachable blends
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · How much do you spend on beans?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · 54mm Ditting Steel burrs vs 64mm SSP Brew Burrs
- r/roasting · ↑ · First Air Popper Roast, thought I'd share my experience
- r/roasting · ↑ · Good sources for beans in the UK
- r/roasting · ↑ · Guatemala Finca Camelias SWP DECAF - Sweet Marias - Tastes like Roasted Marshmallows...
- r/roasting · ↑ · Time of roast using heatgun
- r/roasting · ↑ · Rookie coffee roaster on a budget looking for tips!
- r/roasting · ↑ · First (and second roast - feedback appreciated.
- r/Coffee · ↑ · ZP6 vs electric flat burr grinders (upgrading from Knock Aergrind)
- r/roasting · ↑ · My first roast - need some help
On YouTube
2 videos · 86k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Rave Coffee as a business built on a methodical and engineering-driven approach to roasting. Reviewers note that the founders transitioned from the IT sector to apply technical precision to their production processes. The roaster is described as being highly responsive to market trends and consumer preferences when selecting their coffee offerings. Their sourcing strategy relies heavily on rigorous cupping sessions to ensure consistency and quality.
Engineering-focused roasting methodologyData-driven production mindsetMarket-responsive sourcing strategyRigorous internal cupping protocolsTechnical approach to manufacturing coffee
Flagship cafe
Rave Coffee HQ Cafe
Phoenix Way, Cirencester, GL7 1QG
Open in maps →The site lists a 'Visit Our HQ Cafe' address in Cirencester.
The catalog
30 in stock · 15 archived
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78Washed lot with Muscavado Sugar, Baked Plum, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Atitlán, GT · Washed
MediumBrown SugarPlumHazelnut
Buyer 4.9 (11)
$1.51/oz
77Milk Chocolate, Red Apple, and Toffee on a washed build.
GT · Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateAppleToffee
Buyer 4.9 (53)
$1.43/oz
77Roaster flags Praline, Vanilla, and Cherry Bakewell in the cup.
Medium-DarkPralineVanillaCherry+4
Buyer 5.0 (7)
$1.38/oz
77Expect Chocolate, Red Fruits, and Vanilla from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-DarkChocolateRed FruitVanilla
Buyer 4.8 (23)
$1.35/oz
76Chocolate, Cedar, and Smoky on a monsooned build.
IN · Monsooned
DarkChocolateCedarSmoky
Buyer 4.9 (35)
$1.14/oz
76Expect Choc Digestive, Hazelnut, and Molasses from this natural.
BR · Natural
DarkChocolateHazelnutMolasses
Buyer 4.9 (8)
$1.43/oz
75Expect Caramel, Chocolate, and Red Fruits from this washed.
CO · Washed
Medium-DarkCaramelChocolateRed Currant
Buyer 4.8 (39)
$1.31/oz
75Roaster flags Biscuit, Cocoa, and Toffee in the cup.
Medium-DarkCerealCocoaCaramelized
Buyer 4.9 (22)
$1.45/oz
75Expect Black Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and Liquorice from this natural.
BI · Natural
DarkCherryDark ChocolateLiquorice
Buyer 4.7 (6)
$1.43/oz
75Roaster flags Toffee, Hazelnut, and Cocoa Nib in the cup.
CO
MediumToffeeHazelnutCocoa Nib
Buyer 4.8 (59)
$1.30/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Almond, and Chocolate.
Medium-DarkCaramelAlmondChocolate
Buyer 4.9 (27)
$1.05/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Spice, and Malt.
Medium-DarkChocolateSpiceMalt
Buyer 4.9 (30)
$1.22/oz
74Roaster flags Chocolate, Earthy, and Hazelnut in the cup.
DarkChocolateEarthyHazelnut+1
Buyer 4.7 (35)
$1.12/oz
74Think Dark Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Victory.
DarkDark ChocolateNutty
Buyer 4.9 (45)
$1.16/oz
73Think Dark Chocolate and Walnut.
DarkDark ChocolateWalnut
Buyer 4.9 (36)
$1.00/oz
73
73Think Big Chocolate and Redcurrant.
DarkChocolateRed Currant
Buyer 4.9 (42)
$1.08/oz
73Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Caramel.
MediumMilk ChocolateHazelnutCaramel
Buyer 4.7 (38)
$1.12/oz
71Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Toffee, and Spice.
DarkDark ChocolateToffeeSpice
Buyer 4.9 (52)
$1.07/oz
69Expect Mango, Rhubarb, and Hibiscus from this anaerobic washed.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightMangoRhubarbHibiscus+2
USDA Organic
$2.26/oz
68Washed lot with Blood Orange, Nectarine, and Cola in the cup.
PE · Washed
LightOrangeNectarineOther
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.09/oz
68Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Black Cherry, and Roasted Hazelnut in the cup.
Limu Kossa, ET · Natural
DarkDark ChocolateCherryHazelnut
USDA Organic
$1.43/oz
68Washed lot with Blackberry, Apple, and Maple Syrup in the cup.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
MediumBlackberryAppleMaple Syrup
USDA Organic
$1.43/oz
66Pomegranate, Brown Sugar, and Chocolate on a natural build.
RW · Natural
MediumPomegranateBrown SugarChocolate
USDA Organic
$1.51/oz
66Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Pecan, and Glace Cherry in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MediumMilk ChocolatePecanCherry
Buyer 4.5 (2)
$1.45/oz
66Turkish Delight, Sweet Vermouth, and Lychee on a anaerobic natural build.
Tarrazú, CR · Anaerobic Natural
LightCandyWineyLychee
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$2.10/oz
66Hazelnut, Butter Candy, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
PE · Washed
MediumHazelnutCaramelizedChocolate
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$1.45/oz
66Expect Honeycomb, Papaya, and Lemon from this natural.
HN · Natural
Medium-LightHoneyPapayaLemon+1
USDA Organic
$1.45/oz
66Natural lot with Caramel, Nutmeg, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
PE · Natural
DarkCaramelNutmegDark Chocolate
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.43/oz
Archived (15)
74Mango, Hops, and Candied Lime on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Natural
LightMangoHerbLime+2
COE #7 · 2022
$0.81/oz
Out of stock
70Natural lot with Tropical Fruit, Lemon, and Sherry Trifle in the cup.
Huila, CO · Natural
LightTropical FruitLemonVanilla+1
USDA Organic
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
69Natural lot with Baked Peach, Black Tea, and Candied Lime in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Natural
MediumPeachBlack TeaLime
Buyer 4.0 (1)
$1.36/oz
Out of stock
68Expect Melon, Chamomile, and Demerara Sugar from this honey.
MX · Honey
LightMelonChamomileBrown Sugar
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.90/oz
Out of stock
68Expect Blackberry, Red Grape, and Brown Sugar from this pulped natural.
Mantiqueira, BR · Pulped Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryGrapeBrown Sugar
Buyer 4.8 (4)
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
67Apricot, Yellow Plum, and Macadamia on a experimental build.
IN · Experimental
Medium-LightApricotPlumMacadamia
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
67Washed lot with Molasses, Candied Lemon, and Cocoa in the cup.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Medium-DarkMolassesLemonCocoa
Buyer 4.8 (4)
$1.33/oz
Out of stock
67Expect Strawberry, Red Liquorice, and Mandarin from this natural.
RW · Natural
LightStrawberryLiquoriceTangerine
USDA Organic
$1.47/oz
Out of stock
67Limoncello, Kiwi, and Cane Sugar on a natural build.
CO · Natural
LightLemonKiwiCane Sugar
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.52/oz
Out of stock
67Washed lot with Rhubarb, Grapefruit, and Black Tea in the cup.
KE · Washed
Medium-LightRhubarbGrapefruitBlack Tea
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$1.36/oz
Out of stock
66Expect Fig, Star Anise, and Sweet Sherry from this anaerobic honey.
ID · Anaerobic Honey
LightFigAniseWiney
USDA Organic
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
66Raspberry Jam, Vanilla, and Shortbread on a natural build.
TZ · Natural
MediumRaspberryVanillaShortbread
USDA Organic
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
66Red Cherry, Date, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
CO · Washed
MediumCherryDateMilk Chocolate
USDA Organic
$1.38/oz
Out of stock
66Apricot, Brown Sugar, and Milk Chocolate on a honey build.
CR · Honey
MediumApricotBrown SugarMilk Chocolate
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$1.38/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Cherry, Honeycomb, and Cocoa.
Medium-DarkCherryHoneyCocoa
USDA Organic
$1.36/oz
Out of stock
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