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Sey Coffee

Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2022Good Food (2)2025, 2024Price-transparentSCTG data donorBird FriendlySmithsonian
Coffees in catalog
2
Also available
0
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
85.1
Reddit sentiment
85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOBIECPEETHN
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.

  • Reddit85/100weight 18%
  • YouTube90/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 8 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%
  • Transparency74.4/1008/8 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • roty8/8
  • wbc finalist8/8
  • stale decay1/8

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

Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100

Sey Coffee is widely recognized and frequently discussed as a premier specialty roaster specializing in ultra-light, Nordic-style roasts. While their beans are praised for their incredible clarity, floral notes, and high quality, some users note that their very light roast profile can be challenging to dial in, requiring careful attention to water chemistry, extraction, and extended resting times. Overall, they occupy a respected, top-tier position among pour-over and light-roast enthusiasts.

nordic light roastexceptional claritychallenging to extractrequires long rest timestop tier specialty roaster
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

5 videos · 70k combined views

Reviewers and creators consistently characterize Sey Coffee as a pioneer of ultra-light Nordic-style roasting with an uncompromising focus on raw bean quality and flavor clarity. Outside coverage highlights their distinctive Brooklyn cafe culture, often described as having a punk rock or rebellious ethos toward traditional coffee norms. Reviewers frequently emphasize that brewing Sey requires specific, high-extraction techniques like fine grinding and high ratios to unlock their signature delicate cup profiles.

Ultra light Nordic roast profileUncompromising focus on raw ingredientsRebellious punk rock cafe ethosHigh extraction brewing techniquesExceptional flavor clarity and delicacy

Flagship cafe

Sey Coffee Cafe

18 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

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The catalog

2 in stock · 198 archived

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Archived (198)

Ninga; Giku Hill - Burundi

Expect Stewed Fruit, Black Tea, and Warm Baking Spices from this washed.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

Dried FruitBlack TeaSpice
COE #5 · 2022
90
$2.16/oz
Out of stock

Heza; Gitwe Hill - Burundi

Expect Sparkling, Citrus Like Acidity, Ripe Purple Fruit, and Black Tea Aromatics from this washed.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

CitrusBerryBlack Tea+1
COE #5 · 2022
90
$2.10/oz
Out of stock

Heza Gitwe Hill Field Blend

Sparkling Citrus Like Acidity, Ripe Tropical Fruit, and Black Tea Aromatics on a washed build.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

CitrusTropical FruitBlack Tea
COE #5 · 2022
89
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

2024 Bukeye - Burundi

Washed lot with Red Tea, Blood Orange, and Clove in the cup.

Kayanza, BI · Washed

Black TeaOrangeClove
COE #5 · 2022
88
$2.14/oz
Out of stock

Halo - Ethiopia

Expect Light Peach, Tropical Fruits, and Light Tart Plum from this washed.

Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

LightPeachTropical FruitPlum+3
Good Food 2024
88
$2.28/oz
Out of stock

Dolmin Moreno; Liquidamber

Expect Soft Peach, Medium Citrus Acidity, and Raspberries from this washed.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

PeachCitrusRaspberry+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
86
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Danny Moreno; Los Andes, Gesha

Anaerobic Washed lot with Lychee, Black Raspberry, and Orange Blossom Honey in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed

LycheeRaspberryHoney+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
86
$2.57/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna — El Diviso

Pink Lemonade, Blueberry, and Cane Sugar Sweetness on a anaerobic washed build.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

LemonBlueberrySugar Cane
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna — El Diviso Gesha

Yellow Florality, Blueberry Pastry, and Peach Like Complexity on a washed build.

Huila, CO · Washed

FloralBlueberryPeach
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.41/oz
Out of stock

Kedvin Moreno; Buena Vista

Washed lot with Lively Red Fruit, Raspberry, and Strawberry in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

BerryRaspberryStrawberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna; El Mirador - Colombia

Anaerobic Washed lot with Jam Like Sweetness, Ripe Berries, and Pink Grapefruit in the cup.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

Medium-LightBerryGrapefruitOrange Blossom+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Carmen Aragon; Villa Maria

Expect Red Currants, Ripe Strawberry, and Soft Stone Fruit from this washed.

Tolima, CO · Washed

Red CurrantStrawberryStone Fruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$1.78/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna; El Diviso, Gesha

Floral Forward, Delicate, and Tea Like on a anaerobic washed build.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

FloralTea LikePeach
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Flor Milena; Finca Danny

Expect Dark Fruits, Deep Sweetness, and Lively Acidity from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

BerryOverall SweetAcidity
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Mario Moreno, Parainema

Meyer Lemon, Sweet Tropicals, and Creamy Body on a washed build.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

LemonTropical FruitOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
Out of stock

Ticuna; El Esquilino, SL28 - Colombia

Expect Subtle Yellow Tropicals, Berry Like Complexity, and White Peach Florality from this anaerobic washed.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

Tropical FruitBerryPeach+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.70/oz
Out of stock

Mabel Moreno; El Guayabo

Dark Chocolate, Deep Blackberry, and Red Currant on a washed build.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

Dark ChocolateBlackberryRed Currant
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.07/oz
Out of stock

Jamir Useche; La Luna - Papayo

Expect Tropical Acidity, Berry Like Sweetness, and Tea Florality from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

Tropical FruitBerryTea Like+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.10/oz
Out of stock

Raul Perez; La Llano - Guatemala

Washed lot with Caramel, Chocolate, and Soft Stone Fruit Complexity in the cup.

Acatenango, GT · Washed

CaramelChocolateStone Fruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.05/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna; El Esquilino

Anaerobic Washed lot with Subtle Yellow Tropicals, Berry Like Complexity, and White Peach Florality in the cup.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

Tropical FruitBerryPeach+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.05/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna; El Mirador - Colombia

Anaerobic Washed lot with Deep Sweetness, Ripe Cherry, and Balanced Acidity in the cup.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

CherryOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Heza; Mikuba Hill - Burundi

Expect Red Berries, Orange Blossom, and Mulled Citrus from this honey.

Kayanza, BI · Honey

BerryOrange BlossomCitrus
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.14/oz
Out of stock

Heza; Nkonge Hill - Burundi

Expect Red Tea, Ripe Cherry, and Apricot from this washed.

Kayanza Province, BI · Washed

Tea LikeCherryApricot+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.07/oz
Out of stock

Martín Ramos; El Paraiso - Colombia

Washed lot with Currant Like Acidities, Intense Complexity, and Tropical Sweetness in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

LightCurrantTropical FruitOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.12/oz
Out of stock

Guchienda Estate AA

Black Currant, Hibiscus, and Citrus on a washed build.

Embu County, KE · Washed

Black CurrantHibiscusCitrus
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.16/oz
Out of stock

Jhon Wilson Poveda; Finca Danny

Washed lot with Heavy Currant Fruit, Lemon Zest Acidity, and Chocolaty Sweetness in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

Black CurrantLemonChocolate
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$1.92/oz
Out of stock

Dolmin Moreno; La Quebrada

Expect Soft Peach, Medium Citrus Acidity, and Accents Of Raspberries from this washed.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

PeachCitrusRaspberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Willian Sartori; Sítio Bateia

Washed lot with Black Currant, Orange Blossom Florals, and Lively Acidity in the cup.

Espírito Santo, BR · Washed

Black CurrantOrange Blossom
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.14/oz
Out of stock

Cecilia Rivera; Buenos Aires

Aromatic Lemon Zest, Ripe Peach, and Vanilla Ice Cream Like Sweetness on a washed build.

Cauca, CO · Washed

LemonPeachVanilla+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

2022 Danche - Ethiopia

Intoxicating Florals, Watermelon, and Peach on a washed build.

Gedeb, ET · Washed

FloralWatermelonPeach+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
85
$2.07/oz
Out of stock

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