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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)
87.4
Reddit sentiment
90/100
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.

  • Reddit90/100weight 18%
  • YouTube90/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 11 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%
  • Transparency75/10011/11 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • roty11/11
  • wbc finalist11/11
  • stale decay1/11

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 90/100

Sey Coffee is widely regarded as a benchmark for ultra-light, Nordic-style roasting. They are frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters like Tim Wendelboe and Coffee Collective, and are often cited as a source of "life-changing" coffee experiences. While some users note that their very light roasts can be challenging to dial in or require significant resting time, this is generally framed as a characteristic of the roast style rather than a quality defect.

ultra-light roast profileNordic-style roastingrequires long rest periodshigh clarity and aciditybenchmark for specialty coffeefrequent recommendation for light roast lovers
Threads cited (10)

On YouTube

6 videos · 99k combined views

Outside coverage consistently identifies Sey Coffee as a roaster deeply committed to the integrity of raw ingredients. Reviewers highlight their specific approach to light roasts, which prioritizes high extraction and flavor clarity. The roaster is frequently cited for its technical brewing philosophy, which often involves fine grind sizes and longer steep times to fully express the coffee's potential.

Focus on raw ingredient qualityEmphasis on high extraction yieldsTechnical approach to light roastsAdvocacy for 1:18 brew ratiosFine grind and long steep methodsCommitment to flavor clarity

Flagship cafe

Sey Coffee Cafe

18 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

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The catalog

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Archived (198)
Heza; Gitwe Hill - Burundi
92

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

CitrusBerryBlack Tea+1
COE #5 · 2022
$2.10/oz
Out of stock
Ninga; Giku Hill - Burundi
92

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

Dried FruitBlack TeaSpice
COE #5 · 2022
$2.16/oz
Out of stock
Heza Gitwe Hill Field Blend
91

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

CitrusTropical FruitBlack Tea
ROTY 2022 roaster
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
2024 Bukeye - Burundi
90

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

Black TeaOrangeClove
COE #5 · 2022
$2.14/oz
Out of stock
Halo - Ethiopia
90

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

Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

LightPeachTropical FruitPlum+3
Good Food 2024
$2.28/oz
Out of stock
Danny Moreno; Los Andes, Gesha
88

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed

LycheeRaspberryHoney+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.57/oz
Out of stock
Dolmin Moreno; Liquidamber
88

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

PeachCitrusRaspberry+2
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Kedvin Moreno; Buena Vista
87

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

BerryRaspberryStrawberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Mario Moreno, Parainema
87

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

LemonTropical FruitCreamy
ROTY 2022 roaster
Out of stock
Ticuna — El Diviso
87

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

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

LemonBlueberrySugar Cane
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Ticuna — El Diviso Gesha
87

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

Huila, CO · Washed

FloralBlueberryPeach
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Flor Milena; Finca Danny
87

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

Huila, CO · Washed

Dark FruitOverall SweetAcidity
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Ticuna; El Diviso, Gesha
87

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

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

FloralTea LikePeach
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Carmen Aragon; Villa Maria
87

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

Tolima, CO · Washed

Red CurrantStrawberryStone Fruit
ROTY 2022 roaster
$1.78/oz
Out of stock
Ticuna; El Mirador - Colombia
87

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
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Ticuna; El Esquilino, SL28 - Colombia87

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
$2.70/oz
Out of stock
Ticuna; El Mirador - Colombia87

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

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

CherryOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Ticuna; El Esquilino
87

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
$2.05/oz
Out of stock
Mabel Moreno; El Guayabo
87

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

Dark ChocolateBlackberryRed Currant
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Guchienda Estate AA
87

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

Embu County, KE · Washed

Black CurrantHibiscusCitrus
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.16/oz
Out of stock
2022 Danche - Ethiopia
87

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

Gedeb, ET · Washed

FloralWatermelonPeach+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Jhon Wilson Poveda; Finca Danny
87

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

Huila, CO · Washed

Black CurrantLemonChocolate
ROTY 2022 roaster
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Dolmin Moreno; La Quebrada
87

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

PeachCitrusRaspberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Willian Sartori; Sítio Bateia
87

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

Espírito Santo, BR · Washed

Black CurrantOrange Blossom
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.14/oz
Out of stock
Cecilia Rivera; Buenos Aires
87

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

Cauca, CO · Washed

LemonPeachVanilla+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Wilmer Galindez; Napoles
87

Expect Ripe Red Fruits, Chocolate Like Sweetness, and Lively Acidity from this washed.

Huila, CO · Washed

Red FruitChocolateOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.05/oz
Out of stock

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