Burundi Bumba Hill
Washed lot with Red Gummy Candy, Hibiscus Florality, and Black Tea in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
CandyHibiscusBlack Tea+2
COE #5 · 2022
80
$2.09/oz
Roaster
Saint Frank Coffee
San Francisco, CAwww.saintfrankcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 3
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 72.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 80/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsHNBIBOGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · 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.
- Reddit80/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 12 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%
- Transparency54.2/10012/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay5/12
- coe multi2/12
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 80/100
Saint Frank Coffee is well-regarded by specialty coffee enthusiasts, particularly on the West Coast. Users praise specific offerings like their Little Brother blend and single-origin espresso like Bourbon Rosado, highlighting prominent fruit notes and chocolate-style profiles. Community mentions reflect genuine appreciation for their beans and cafe presence in the Bay Area.
Bay Area roasterGreat chocolate-style blendsDistinct fruit notesPopular espresso offerings
Threads cited (4)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Look what just arrived. Thank You Saint Frank Coffee and Sunday delivery! I'm looking forw
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Bay Area Coffee Roasters [xPost from r/bayarea]
- r/espresso · ↑ · Been burning through Saint Frank Coffee's Bourbon Rosado Espresso beans. Those Pink Lemona
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Blue Bottle Dripper vs. Kalita Wave
On YouTube
3 videos · 11k combined views
Outside coverage portrays Saint Frank Coffee as a prominent specialty roaster in San Francisco with a reputation for high-profile offerings like Gesha espresso. Reviewers and interviews highlight their commitment to direct producer relationships, particularly with small-scale growers in origins like Honduras. Their roasting approach focuses on showcasing distinct terroir while maintaining versatility in the cup.
Prominent San Francisco specialty coffee institutionHigh-end offerings like Gesha espressoClose relationships with small-scale growersStrong focus on origin terroirVersatile roast development style
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Saint Frank Russian Hill
2340 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
Open in maps →Listed first on the locations page.
The catalog
12 in stock · 18 archived
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural — Espresso
Expect Chocolate, Raspberries, and Rose Aromatics from this natural.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
ChocolateRaspberryRose+1
COE #5 · 2022
79
$2.18/oz
Bolivia Siete Estrellas
Washed lot with Chocolate, Nutter Butter Cookie, and Concord Grape in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
Medium-LightChocolatePeanutGrape+3
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.00/oz
Bolivia El Porvenir
Anaerobic Washed lot with Dark Fruited, Cherry Limeade, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Anaerobic Washed
DarkBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.18/oz
Honduras La Salsa Gesha DRD
Natural lot with White Blossom Florals, Rainier Cherry, and Sweet Tangerine in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Natural
DarkFloralCherryTangerine+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$3.00/oz
Burundi Coffee Camp
Fresh Raspberry, Sweet Red Licorice, and Lemon Tea Finish on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
RaspberryTea
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.27/oz
Burundi Ninga Hill Peaberry
Expect Key Lime Pie, Raspberry, and Honey from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LimeRaspberryHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.09/oz
Burundi Ubuntu Decaf
Almond Joy, Orange Candy, and Dark Chocolate on a experimental / process details: build.
BI · Experimental / Process Details:
AlmondOrangeDark Chocolate
COE #5 · 2022
68
$2.09/oz
Sister Moon
Cupping notes point toward Cocoa, Toffee, and Dried Fruits.
MediumCocoaToffeeDried Fruit+6
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.54/oz
Little Brother Espresso
Cupping notes point toward Stone Fruits, Milk Chocolate, and Caramel.
Stone FruitMilk ChocolateCaramel+3
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.82/oz
Friar Minor
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Dried Orange Peel, and Berries.
DarkDark ChocolateOrangeBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.45/oz
Brother Sun
Think Citrus, Red Berries, and Sweet Berry.
MediumCitrusBerryStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.54/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Subscribe
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.91/oz
Taster Box
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.15/oz
5lb Subscribe
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.52/oz
Archived (18)
Burundi Bumba Hill Natural
Natural lot with Pomegranate, Orange Citrus, and Oolong Tea Complexity in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
PomegranateOrangeTea Like+1
COE #5 · 2022
81
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Giku Hill
Peaches In Syrup, Raspberry, and Dark Florals on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightPeachRaspberryFloral
COE #5 · 2022
80
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Bumba Hill Anaerobic Honey
Anaerobic Honey lot with Red Cherry Hard Candy, Blood Orange, and White Florals in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Anaerobic Honey
CherryOrangeFloral+1
COE #5 · 2022
79
$2.63/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Pauchinta
Vanilla Cookie, Red Delicious Apple, and Semisweet Chocolate on a washed build.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
VanillaAppleChocolate+3
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras La Salsa Heirloom
Expect White Blossom Florals, Sweet Kumquat, and Subtle Apricot from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Medium-LightFloralOrangePeach+3
Well-reviewed roaster
78
$2.73/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Las Elisas Gesha
White Florals, Stone Fruit, and Cherry on a washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
FloralPeachCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Honduras La Salsa Gesha
Expect Tropical Fruit, Fresh Bergamot, and Sweetened Pepper from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
Tropical FruitBergamotPepper+1
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.81/oz
Out of stock
Bolivia Café Oro
Expect White Nectarine, Dark Chocolate, and Sweet Golden Graham Finish from this washed.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
PeachDark ChocolateCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Buena Vista Natural — Espresso
Expect Grape, Blackberry, and Lime Zest from this natural.
Santa Barbara, HN · Natural
GrapeBlackberryLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Buena Vista Natural
Natural lot with Juicy Tangerine, Crisp Dark Plum, and Sweet Like Triple Sec in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Natural
TangerinePlumSweet Aromatics
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightStone FruitAppleAlmond+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Ninga Hill Natural — Espresso
Natural lot with Sweet Strawberry, Citrus Zest, and Rose Aromatics in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
StrawberryCitrusRose+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Guayo's Gesha
Washed lot with Orange Blossom, White Peach, and Jasmine in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
OrangeFloralPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.45/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Las Nubes
Soft Citrus Notes, Apricot, and White Strawberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
CitrusPeachStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Finca Los Amigos SL28
Washed lot with Red Gummy Candy and Meyer Lemon Iced Tea in the cup.
Comayagua, HN · Washed
Medium-LightCandyLemonTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Anillal Natural
Natural lot with Ripe Plum, Grape Jelly, and Madagascar Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Comayagua, HN · Natural
PlumGrapeDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Anillal Natural — Espresso
Natural lot with Dark Fruit, Plum, and Concord Grape in the cup.
Comayagua, HN · Natural
MediumPlumGrapeDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
StrawberryBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
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