Typical $1.75 to $2.80/oz
Broad comparison

Roaster · San Francisco, CA
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Brian Castellani · 9.4K views on YouTube
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Kevin Bohan from Ritual Coffee Roasters demonstrates their V60 brewing method. He explains the importance of consistency, pre-wetting the filter, and using a precise recipe to ensure full transparency and clarity in the final cup.
From Brian Castellani:
“We are always striving to have as much consistency as possible so that the coffee that you get is a representation of that coffee every time and tastes the same every time.”
“The goal is to do this entire process in three pours for the brewing process.”
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11 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Costa Rica and Ethiopia.
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.
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 11 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
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
Typical $1.75 to $2.80/oz
Broad comparison
Washed lot with Nectarine, Floral, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Stone Fruit, Nut Brittle, and Cacao Nibs.
West Valley, CR
Cupping notes point toward Gingerbread, Red Currant, and Cara Cara Orange.
Antigua, GT
Strawberry, Lemon Lime, and Chocolate on a white honey lot.
Brunca, CR · White Honey
Typical $1.57 to $3.00/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Green Apple, Graham Cracker Crust, and Dark Chocolate.
Typical $1.39 to $2.64/oz
Limited comparison
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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 Brown Sugar, Plum, and Pomegranate from this red honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
Expect Lilac, Meyer Lemon, and Gingerbread from this washed lot.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Expect Blood Orange, Lilac, and Raspberry Jam from this honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
Washed lot with Jasmine, Blackberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Anaerobic Washed lot with Candied Pecans, Lemon Lime, and Guava in the cup.
Chirripó, CR · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Lilac, Milk Chocolate, and Nectarine from this washed lot.
Antigua, GT · Washed
Expect Lilac, Meyer Lemon, and Gingerbread from this washed lot.
Sacatepéquez, GT · Washed
Crisp, Sparkling, and Fruit Forward Mouthfeel on a red honey lot.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
Expect Guava, Tangerine, and Toasted Oat from this anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Washed lot with Raisin, Pomegranate, and Peach in the cup.
Santa B\u00e1rbara, HN · Washed
Expect Orange, Grapefruit, and Butter Cookie from this washed lot.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
Expect Lemon Verbena, Bing Cherries, and Sweet Cream from this washed lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
Expect Cranberry, Honey Tea Cake, and Orange from this honey lot.
Alto Mayo, PE · Honey
Cupping notes point toward Peach, Grapefruit, and Toffee.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, and Orange in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Expect Mango, Milk Chocolate, and Yuzu Citrus from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
Washed lot with White Peach, Caramel, and Gingerbread in the cup.
Honduras · Washed
Washed lot with Cherry Pie, Muscat Grape, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Peach, Watermelon, and Honey on a washed lot.
Central Province, KE · 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
Expect Strawberry Lemonade, Cranberry, and Sugarcane from this washed lot.
Murang'a, KE · Washed
Plum, Yuzu Citrus, and Black Tea on an anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
White Peach, Yuzu Citrus, and Black Tea on an anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Apricot, Gingerbread, and Brown Sugar from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Expect Blackberry, Lemon, and Chocolate from this honey lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Honey
Natural lot with Raspberry Jam, Dark Chocolate, and Lemon in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Guava, Cherries, and Nut Brittle from this natural lot.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Chocolate, Earl Grey Tea, and Grapefruit from this washed lot.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Expect Honeycomb, Dark Chocolate, and Cherries from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Sweetness, Florality, and Herbal Notes from this washed lot.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Expect Elderflower, Melon, and Meyer Lemon from this anaerobic washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Expect Earl Grey, Limeade, and Watermelon from this washed lot.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Expect Lemongrass, Milk Chocolate, and Navel Orange from this honey lot.
Brazil · Honey
Expect Dark Plum, Toffee, and Sweet Spice from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Expect Watermelon, Lime, and Whipped Cream from this washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Roaster flags White Florals, Stone Fruit, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Tarrazú, CR
Experimental lot with Grapefruit, Nectarine, and Chamomile in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Experimental
Expect White Florals, Meyer Lemon, and Nectarine from this washed lot.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Washed lot with Meyer Lemon, Cranberry, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Lime Zest, Blueberry, and Honey from this washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Nectarine, White Florals, and Dark Chocolate.
Tarrazú, CR
Grapefruit, Mixed Berries, and Cocoa on an anaerobic natural lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Peach, Caramel, and Mixed Citrus from this red honey lot.
Chiapas, MX · Red Honey
Cupping notes point toward Honeyed Florals, Crisp Red Apple, and Oolong Tea.
Cusco, PE
Caramel, Apple, and Orange Blossom on a white honey / tasting notes raw:[ lot.
Honduras · White Honey / Tasting Notes Raw:[
Cupping notes point toward Toasted Almond, Caramel, and Pineapple.
Central Valley, CR
Washed lot with Blood Orange, Concord Grape, and Oolong in the cup.
Tanzania · Washed
Roaster flags Apricot, Pecan Brittle, and Earl Grey in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Green Grapes, and Candied Plum.
Veracruz, MX
Honey lot with Pink Lady Apple, Honey, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Western Province, RW · Honey
Washed lot with Complex Sweetness, Florality, and Pleasant Herbal Notes in the cup.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Expect Strawberry Jam, Cherry Soda, and Lemon Lime from this natural lot.
Brunca, CR · Natural
Lemon Lime Citrus, Candied Fruit Sweetness, and Light Tea Like Body on a washed lot.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Pink Lady Apple, Chocolate Mousse, and Meyer Lemon on a washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Expect Dark Chocolate, Pineapple, and Shortbread from this washed lot.
Costa Rica · Washed
Roaster flags Watermelon, Raspberry, and Iced Tea in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET
Expect Big Sweetness and Structured Acidity from this washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Natural lot with Peanut Brittle, Raspberry, and Cocoa Nib in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Expect Apricot, Oolong Tea, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Oromia, ET · Washed
Expect Hibiscus, Meyer Lemon, and Apricot from this washed lot.
Jimma, ET · Washed
Natural lot with Tropical Fruit, Brown Sugar, and Pound Cake in the cup.
Piura, PE · Natural
Wildflower Honey, Key Lime Pie, and Blackberry on a washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
Expect Jasmine, Meyer Lemon, and Molasses from this washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Syrupy Sweetness, Clean Fruit Flavors, and Complex Floral Aromatics.
Expect Blackberry, Grapefruit, and Honey Graham from this washed lot.
Bukeye, BI · Washed
Washed lot with Apricot, Lilac, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Jimma, ET · Washed
Expect Cherry, Lime, and Dark Chocolate from this natural lot.
Chiapas, MX · Natural
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Whipped Cream, and Fruit Punch.
Antigua, GT
Yellow Honey lot with Vibrant Fruit Flavors in the cup.
Brunca, CR · Yellow Honey
Cupping notes point toward Oolong Tea, Lemongrass, and Passionfruit.
Roaster flags Heath Bar Ice Cream, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, and Toffee Fudge in the cup.
Roaster flags Candied Apple, Navel Orange, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Nariño, CO
Cupping notes point toward Candied Apple, Meyer Lemon, and Milk Chocolate.
Oaxaca, MX
Think Blood Orange, Pomegranate, and Toasted Nuts.
Think Tropical Fruit, Honey Crisp Apple, and Dark Chocolate.
Roaster flags Brown Sugar, Clementine, and Black Forest Cake in the cup.
Roaster flags Lemon Lime, Shortbread, and Black Tea in the cup.
Guatemala
Cupping notes point toward Cinnamon, Grapefruit, and Agave.
Cupping notes point toward Toasted Almond, Molasses, and Cranberry.
Brazil
Cupping notes point toward Pomegranate, Brown Sugar, and Meyer Lemon.
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Orange, and Plum in the cup.
Cupping notes point toward Blackberry, Nectarine, and Honey.
Roaster flags Black Tea, Honeydew Melon, and Lilac in the cup.
Think Apricot Jam, Yuzu, and Milk Chocolate.
Think Grapefruit, Key Lime, and Salted Dark Chocolate.
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 58/100
Two Reddit posts give mixed but meaningful Ritual evidence. One treats Ritual as a commercial quality benchmark; another calls its Quilanga a nice bag while finding the roast slightly too developed and less acidic than preferred.
Weird- my brother just came back from SF yesterday and brought me a bag of Quilanga (ecuador) from Ritual. I had never heard of them before. It's a nice bag- but I feel it was pushed a tad too far and lost some acidity.
I've been roasting for a bit but my coffee has always turned out a bit one dimensional, especially when compared to the likes of four barrel / ritual. Do air poppers deliver an inferior product compared to fancier drum roasters? Rather, how important is the speed of the roast?
Press · Sprudge
Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco, California.
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1026 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
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