Antonia Fuentes, México
Black Tea, Cocoa Powder, and Cara Cara Orange on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Roaster
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
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Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Ritual Coffee Roasters is recognized by the community as a benchmark for high-quality coffee. They are frequently cited as a standard of excellence that home roasters and enthusiasts aspire to emulate. The brand is well-regarded within the specialty coffee space, often grouped alongside other respected roasters.
On YouTube
5 videos · 75k combined views
5 videos cover Ritual Coffee Roasters from reviewers Andy Kang, Mergatroid Books, Brian Castellani, and others.
Coverage from others
Ritual Coffee Roasters - Coffee Brewed by the Cup
Andy Kang
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Mergatroid Books
Ritual Coffee - making the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Brian Castellani
Ritual Coffee Roasters SF Made Tour 2012
sfbayinsider
Ritual Coffee | Values Matter | Whole Foods Market
WholeFoodsMarket
Flagship cafe
The Mission
1026 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
Open in maps →The Mission location is presented as their primary cafe location.
The catalog
Black Tea, Cocoa Powder, and Cara Cara Orange on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Peach, Watermelon, and Honey on a washed build.
Central Province, KE · Washed
Washed lot with Apple, Cranberry, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Chirripó, CR · Washed
Expect White Florals, Meyer Lemon, and Nectarine from this washed.
Mixteca, MX · Washed
Tropical Fruit, Dark Chocolate, and Pound Cake on a experimental build.
Nariño, CO · Experimental
Strawberry, Lemon Lime, and Chocolate on a white honey build.
Chirripó, CR · White Honey
Cupping notes point toward Tropical Fruit, Milk Chocolate, and Citrus.
Sacatepéquez, GT
Cupping notes point toward Green Apple, Graham Cracker Crust, and Dark Chocolate.
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Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Expect Guava, Tangerine, and Toasted Oat from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Anaerobic Washed lot with Candied Pecans, Lemon Lime, and Guava in the cup.
Chirripó, CR · Anaerobic Washed
Washed lot with Jasmine, Blackberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Washed lot with Raisin, Pomegranate, and Peach in the cup.
Santa B\u00e1rbara, HN · Washed
Crisp, Sparkling, and Fruit Forward Mouthfeel on a red honey build.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
Expect Lilac, Milk Chocolate, and Nectarine from this washed.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Expect Lilac, Meyer Lemon, and Gingerbread from this washed.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Expect Blood Orange, Lilac, and Raspberry Jam from this honey.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
Expect Lilac, Meyer Lemon, and Gingerbread from this washed.
Sacatepéquez, GT · Washed
Expect Peach, Caramel, and Navel Orange from this washed.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Expect Lemon Verbena, Bing Cherries, and Sweet Cream from this washed.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
Expect Cranberry, Honey Tea Cake, and Orange from this honey.
Alto Mayo, PE · Honey
Brown Sugar, Peach, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
El Cedral, HN · Washed
Expect Orange, Grapefruit, and Butter Cookie from this washed.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, and Orange in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Washed lot with Cherry Pie, Muscat Grape, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Cocoa, Lemon Lime, and Strawberries in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Peach, Grapefruit, and Toffee.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Plum, Yuzu Citrus, and Black Tea on a anaerobic washed build.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Cupping notes point toward Maraschino Cherry, Chocolate, and Lemon Verbena.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Washed lot with Concord Grape, Peanut Brittle, and Black Tea in the cup.
Sacatepéquez, GT · Washed
Blackberry, Orange, and Milk Chocolate on a natural build.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
White Peach, Yuzu Citrus, and Black Tea on a anaerobic washed build.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Natural lot with Raspberry Jam, Dark Chocolate, and Lemon in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Apricot, Gingerbread, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Expect Elderflower, Melon, and Meyer Lemon from this anaerobic washed.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Blackberry, Lemon, and Chocolate from this honey.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Honey
Expect Earl Grey, Limeade, and Watermelon from this washed.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Expect Honeycomb, Dark Chocolate, and Cherries from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Plum, Panela, and Violet in the cup.
Sacatepéquez, GT · Washed
Expect Dark Plum, Toffee, and Sweet Spice from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Expect Watermelon, Lime, and Whipped Cream from this washed.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Expect Guava, Cherries, and Nut Brittle from this natural.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Strawberry Jam, Cherry Soda, and Lemon Lime from this yellow honey.
Chirripó, CR · Yellow Honey
Expect Sweetness, Florality, and Herbal Notes from this washed.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Expect Jasmine, Meyer Lemon, and Molasses from this washed.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Meyer Lemon, Cranberry, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Experimental lot with Grapefruit, Nectarine, and Chamomile in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Experimental
Expect Tropical Fruit, Honey Crisp Apple, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Strawberry Lemonade, Sugarcane, and Cranberry from this washed.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Nectarine, White Florals, and Dark Chocolate.
Tarrazú, CR
Grapefruit, Mixed Berries, and Cocoa on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Lime Zest, Blueberry, and Honey from this washed.
Guji, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Lemon Lime, Orange, and Graham Cracker.
Brunca, CR
Lemon Lime Citrus, Candied Fruit Sweetness, and Light Tea Like Body on a washed build.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Expect Big Sweetness and Structured Acidity from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Honeyed Florals, Crisp Red Apple, and Oolong Tea.
Cusco, PE
Gitega, Rutana and Bururi provinces, BI / Washed; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Gitega, Rutana and Bururi provinces, BI · Washed
Honey lot with Pink Lady Apple, Honey, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Western Province, RW · Honey
Roaster flags Watermelon, Raspberry, and Iced Tea in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET
Expect Red Fruits, Citrus, and Cocoa from this washed.
West Valley, CR · Washed
Natural lot with Peanut Brittle, Raspberry, and Cocoa Nib in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Caramel, Apple, and Orange Blossom on a white honey / tasting notes raw:[ build.
HN · White Honey / Tasting Notes Raw:[
Roaster flags Apricot, Pecan Brittle, and Earl Grey in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Expect Blackberry, Grapefruit, and Honey Graham from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Green Grapes, and Candied Plum.
Veracruz, MX
Expect Apricot, Oolong Tea, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Complex Sweetness, Florality, and Pleasant Herbal Notes in the cup.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Apricot, Lilac, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Jimma, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Whipped Cream, and Fruit Punch.
Antigua, GT
Wildflower Honey, Key Lime Pie, and Blackberry on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Syrupy Sweetness, Clean Fruit Flavors, and Complex Floral Aromatics.
Expect Cherry, Lime, and Dark Chocolate from this natural.
Chiapas, MX · Natural
Yellow Honey lot with Vibrant Fruit Flavors in the cup.
Brunca, CR · Yellow Honey
Roaster flags Candied Apple, Navel Orange, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Nariño, CO
Natural lot with Tropical Fruit, Brown Sugar, and Pound Cake in the cup.
Piura, PE · Natural
Cupping notes point toward Oolong Tea, Lemongrass, and Passionfruit.
Cupping notes point toward Candied Apple, Meyer Lemon, and Milk Chocolate.
Oaxaca, MX
Roaster flags Brown Sugar, Clementine, and Black Forest Cake in the cup.
Roaster flags Heath Bar Ice Cream, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, and Toffee Fudge in the cup.
Think Blood Orange, Pomegranate, and Toasted Nuts.
Cupping notes point toward Pomegranate, Brown Sugar, and Meyer Lemon.
Huila
Cupping notes point toward Cinnamon, Grapefruit, and Agave.
Roaster flags Black Tea, Honeydew Melon, and Lilac in the cup.
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Orange, and Plum in the cup.
Cupping notes point toward Blackberry, Nectarine, and Honey.
Think Grapefruit, Key Lime, and Salted Dark Chocolate.
Cupping notes point toward Cranberry, Toasted Nuts, and Molassesey Sweetness.
Think Apricot Jam, Yuzu, and Milk Chocolate.
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