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Raspberry, Citrus, and Wildflower Honey on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Typical $2.47 to $3.95/oz
Roaster · Brooklyn, NY
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4 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
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.
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 4 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
Raspberry, Citrus, and Wildflower Honey on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Typical $2.47 to $3.95/oz
Typical $2.11 to $3.38/oz
Typical $2.11 to $3.38/oz
Orange Marmalade, Dark Chocolate, and Strawberry on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Typical $2.07 to $3.31/oz
Broad comparison
Honeysuckle, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom on a washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Violet, Jasmine, and Vanilla on a washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Expect Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Fresh Peach from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Lily, Rose Water, and Peach in the cup.
Santander, CO · Washed
Expect Light Peach, Tropical Fruits, and Light Tart Plum from this washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Grape, Berries, and Citrus Acidity in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Watermelon Juice, Raspberry, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
Quito, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Rich Dark Chocolate, Fresh Raspberries, and Pastry in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Expect Soft Peach, Citrus Acidity, and Raspberries from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Marzipan Sweetness, Orange Rind, and Dried Raspberries on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Bergamot, Jasmine, and Lemongrass in the cup.
Pallatanga, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Apple, Raspberry, and Vanilla in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Melon, Soft Florals, and Lime Zest on a washed lot.
Imbabura, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Bergamot Acidity, Ripe Peach, and Star Fruit in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Jam Like Sweetness, Ripe Berries, and Pink Grapefruit in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Blackberry, Lemon Grass, and Oolong Tea from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Anaerobic Washed lot with Lychee, Black Raspberry, and Orange Blossom Honey in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Washed lot with Jasmine, Rose, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
Chiriquí, PA · Washed
Yellow Florality, Blueberry Pastry, and Peach Like Complexity on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Yellow Florals, Chamomile, and Red Currant on a washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
Expect Jasmine, Lavender, and Orange Blossom from this washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Expect Honeysuckle, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom from this washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Purple Fruit, Black Tea, and Baking Spice on a honey lot.
Kayanza, BI · Honey
Jasmine, Rose, and Meyer Lemon on a washed lot.
Chiriquí, PA · Washed
Expect Lychee, Mango, and Orange from this washed lot.
Pallatanga, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Tree Tomato, Black Currant, and Molasses in the cup.
Imbabura, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Dark Berries, Currants, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Imbabura, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Orange Citrus, Citrus Blossom, and White Tea in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Washed lot with Apricot, Lychee, and Pink Lady Apple in the cup.
Puno, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Blackcurrant, Clementine, and Lemon Zest in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Tropical Fruit, Candied Peach, and Rose on a washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Chocolate Like Sweetness, Black Currant, and Floral Complexity in the cup.
Espírito Santo, BR · Washed
Blackcurrant, Rhubarb, and Hibiscus on a washed lot.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
Oolong, Candied Ginger, and Mango on a washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Passion Fruit, Herbal, and Floral on a washed lot.
Santa Cruz, BO · Washed
Expect Tropical Acidity, Berry Like Sweetness, and Tea Florality from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Bosc Pear, Guava, and Chamomile from this honey lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Honey
Washed lot with Tropical Profile, Melon, and Soft Florals in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Expect Mulling Spices, Citrus, and Dried Fruit from this washed lot.
Southern Province, RW · Washed
Orange Candy, Champagne, and Poached Pear on a natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
Aromatic Florality, Stone Fruit, and Melon on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Expect Blackberry, Plum, and Cane Sugar from this washed lot.
Caranavi, BO · Washed
Expect Soft Peach, Medium Citrus Acidity, and Raspberries from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Tropical Mango, Watermelon, and Sparkling on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Dark Fruits, Deep Sweetness, and Lively Acidity from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Dragon Fruit, Honeydew, and Rosewater in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Honeydew, Papaya, and Watermelon Sweetness from this honey lot.
Espírito Santo, BR · Honey
Washed lot with Red Fruit, Raspberry, and Strawberry in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Dragon Fruit, Honeydew, and Rosewater in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Red Tea, Ripe Cherry, and Apricot from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Soft Florals, Citrus Oils, and Tropical Undertones on a washed lot.
Sidama, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Sweetness, Ripe Cherry, and Lemon Zest in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Concord Grape Juice, Ripe Mango, and Champagne on a natural lot.
Boquete, PA · Natural
Washed lot with Ripe Cherry, Stone Fruit, and Panela in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Orange Blossom, Dragon Fruit, and Pineapple on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Orange Blossom, Lychee, and Red Berries on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Expect Peach, Jasmine, and Floral from this natural lot.
Santa Cruz, BO · Natural
Washed lot with Rose, Açaí, and Ripe Raspberry in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
White Lilac, Hibiscus, and Tamarillo on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Nectarine, Lychee, and Jasmine Pearls in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Cherry, Sweetness, and Cocoa Finish in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Ripe Peach, Dragon Fruit, and Star Fruit on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Expect Clementine, Star Fruit, and Blueberry Compote from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Florality, Ripe Stone Fruit, and Strawberry in the cup.
Zamora Chinchipe, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Florality, Lemongrass, and Yellow Fruit in the cup.
Saraguro, EC · Washed
Expect Candied Pomelo, Berries, and Fig from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Expect Black Currant, Stone Fruits, and Florality from this honey lot.
West Valley, CR · Honey
Black Tea, Plum, and Poached Pear on a washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Washed lot with Lemonade, Berry Complexity, and Floral Transparency in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Mandarin Orange, Star Fruit, and Wildflower Honey in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Expect Jasmine, Blackberry, and Mandarin from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Soft Florality, Raspberry, and Brown Sugar on a washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Lemonade, Rose, and Raspberry on a washed lot.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
Expect Black Tea, Candied Lemon, and Raspberry from this washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Mango, Lychee, and Jasmine from this washed lot.
Volcán, PA · Washed
Washed lot with Citrus, Lilac, and Strawberry in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Delicate, Floral, and Citrusy on a washed lot.
Imbabura, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Berries, Tamarind, and Lime Zest in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Expect Raspberries, Eucalyptus, and Peach from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Lemon Oil, Blueberry, and White Tea in the cup.
Espírito Santo, BR · Washed
Expect Jam Like Sweetness, Apricot, and Salted Plum from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Mango, Passion Fruit, and White Peach on a washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Expect Red Currant, Orange Blossom, and Red Tea from this washed lot.
Espírito Santo, BR · Washed
Red Currant, Rose Hips, and Hibiscus on a washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
Expect Raspberry Preserves, Lemon, and White Florals from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Tropical Fruit, Rose, and Raspberry on a washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Subtle Yellow Tropicals, Berry Like Complexity, and White Peach Florality from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Soft Florals, Peach, and Lemon in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Expect Lychee, Mango, and Orange from this washed lot.
Pallatanga, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Mango, Jasmine, and Lychee in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Melon, Key Lime, and White Florals in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Tropical Fruit, Rose, and Raspberry in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Watermelon, Lemon Verbena, and Grapefruit in the cup.
Espirito Santo, BR · Washed
Preserved Lemon, Orange Blossom, and Fresh Herbs on a washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Heavy Currant Fruit, Lemon Zest Acidity, and Chocolaty Sweetness And Body in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Honey lot with Florals, Tropical Fruits, and Tamarind in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Honey
Tropical Fruit, Mulled Wine, and Winterberry on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Jasmine, Lilac, and Soft Tropical Fruit on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Italian Plum, Cranberry, and Ripe Blueberry in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Blackberry, Hibiscus, and Lime Zest in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Bright Citrus, Concord Grape, and Date on a washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Washed lot with Lemon Curd, Rose Water, and Pineapple in the cup.
Palanda, EC · Washed
Chocolate Sweetness, Citrus Like Acidity, and Green Tea Like Aromatics on a washed lot.
Copacabana, BO · Washed
Expect Raspberries, Eucalyptus, and Peach from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Florals, Prickly Pear, and Lychee from this washed lot.
Amaybamba, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Red Fruits, Orange Zest, and Lavender in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Florality, Stone Fruit, and Strawberry on a washed lot.
Zamora Chinchipe, EC · Washed
Expect Tropical Acidity, Berry Like Sweetness, and Tea Florality from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Honey lot with Strawberry Jam, Lychee, and Rose in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Honey
Ripe Red Strawberries, Cherries, and Sweet Bell Pepper on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Ripe Red Fruits, Preserves, and Chocolate Like Structure on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Floral Forward, Delicate, and Tea Like on an anaerobic washed lot.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
Washed lot with White Florals, Pear, and Yellow Fruit in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
Cranberry, Ripe Tomato, and Pink Grapefruit Acidity on a honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Honey
Washed lot with Strawberry, Raspberry, and Cherry in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Plum, White Grape, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Red Delicious Apple, Mango, and Salted Plum from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Expect Delicate, Floral, and Citrusy from this washed lot.
Imbabura, EC · Washed
Florals, Ripe Berries, and Star Fruit on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Red Berries, Orange Blossom, and Mulled Citrus from this honey lot.
Kayanza, BI · Honey
Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry, and Lemon Candy on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Intensely Floral, Tea Like, and Crisp on a washed lot.
Bench-Maji, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Pineapple, Honeysuckle, and Strawberry Jam in the cup.
Bolivar, EC · Washed
Coffee Blossom, Raspberry Jam, and Apricot on a washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Lemon/lime, Tropical Fruits, and Berry Sweetness in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Candied Lemon, Blackberry, and Plum from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Strawberry Preserves, Raspberry, and Lime Zest on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Yellow Tropical Fruit, Ripe Melon, and Eucalyptus in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Jasmine, Honeysuckle, and Citrus Acidity on a washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Expect Limeade, Orange Blossom Honey, and Melon from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Blackberry, Sparkling Acidity, and Rose Hip from this washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
Lemon Verbena, Yellow Watermelon, and Peach on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Pink Lemonade, Mango, and Berries in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Soft Botanicals, Nectarine, and Wildflower Honey in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Red Tea Florality, Honeydew, and Raspberry on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Dragon Fruit, Honeydew, and Rose Water on a washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
Washed lot with Strawberry Jam, Clementine, and Peach in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Star Fruit, Peach, and Honeydew from this washed lot.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Tropical Fruit, Soft Florals, and Sparkling Acidity on a washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Tropical Fruits, Dark Berry Complexity, and Blueberry in the cup.
Espírito Santo, BR · Washed
Expect Citrus Acidity, Strawberry, and White Grape from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Lemon Candy, Pastry Like Sweetness, and Deep Berry Complexity from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Red Tea Florality, Honeydew, and Raspberry from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Chocolate, Subtle Citrus Acidity, and Soft Red Fruit on a washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Expect Lychee, Black Raspberry, and Orange Blossom Honey from this washed lot.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Pink Lemonade, Blueberry, and Cane Sugar Sweetness on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Chamomile, Honeydew, and Peach on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Watermelon, Lime Acidity, and Pomegranate from this honey lot.
Espírito Santo, BR · Honey
Lemonade, Ripe Blueberry, and Hibiscus on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Rose Hips, Candied Orange, and Currants on a washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
Natural lot with Blueberry, Peach, and Floral in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
Expect Mango, Strawberry, and Hibiscus from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Caramel, Chocolate, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
Expect Ripe Raspberry, Lemonade, and Papaya from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Currants and Hibiscus from this washed lot.
Imbabura, EC · Washed
Tropical, Stone Fruit, and Yellow Florality on a washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Expect Honeydew, Papaya, and Lime from this honey lot.
Sidama, ET · Honey
Expect Citrus Acidity, Rainier Cherry, and Raspberry from this washed lot.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Red Currants, Citrus, and Plum in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
Expect Blackcurrant, Florals, and Plum from this washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
Expect Lemonade, Blueberry, and Hibiscus from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Molasses, Grape, and Pineapple in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Mango, Lychee, and Red Tea in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Candied Lemon, Red Currant, and Hibiscus on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Lemonade Like Acidity, Berry Complexity, and Floral Transparency on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Fresh Blueberry, Citrus Oil Acidity, and Dulce De Leche Like Sweetness in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Washed lot with Melons, Redcurrants, and Plum in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Refined Sweetness, Structured Stone Fruit, and Balanced Acidity on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Lemon, Lime, and Ripe Raspberry from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Berry Compote, Lemon Zest, and Hibiscus on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Berry Acidity, Peach Blossom, and Wildflower Honey in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Expect Stone Fruit, Honeydew, and Key Lime from this washed lot.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Expect Ripe Red Fruits, Chocolate Like Sweetness, and Lively Acidity from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Key Lime, Ripe Berries, and Dark Chocolate on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Peach Rings, Lemonade, and Tea in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Ripe Nectarine, Bergamot, and Sweet Black Tea in the cup.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
Washed lot with Orange Blossom, Honeydew, and Mango in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Nectarine, Jasmine, and Red Tea Sweetness on a washed lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
Expect Dark Chocolate, Cherry, and Citrus Acidity from this washed lot.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Lemon Candy, Strawberry, and Oolong on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Maple Syrup, Orange Citrus, and Darker Plum Fruits in the cup.
Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed
Expect Rooibos, Candied Grapefruit, and Blackcurrant from this washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
Expect Ripe Forest Berries, Wildflower Honey, and Tea from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Lemonade Like Acidity, Tropical Sweetness, and Honeydew on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
Washed lot with Lemongrass, Black Tea, and Mango in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Cacao, Herbal Qualities, and Lemongrass on a washed lot.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 74/100
Two live Reddit sources present SEY positively, with qualifications. A detailed brewer found one rested coffee fruity, juicy, delicious, and special, but said it was not always easy to brew and reported inconsistent cafe pourovers. Another commenter describes SEY beans as well roasted, without burnt or toasty flavors, and says they keep well.
I posted about Sey Coffee a few months ago and got lots of feedback- "Why is there so much disagreement about Sey? They're considered one of the best US roasters; but a bunch of people say their coffee is under- developed, tastes like hay, hard to brew, etc". I'm on my second bag now-José Arcadio Caro- which got great.
I realize this may well be true. I drink a lot of Sey as well. What is the longest you have kept Sey beans going? After roast / after open? Have you ever kept them long enough that you’ve decided they’re “dead” and you throw them out? What was that date? I wonder if Sey beans are a weird subject for this experiment (my
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Motors Coffee is taking over Sey’s Bushwick cafe this weekend.
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