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Roaster · Brooklyn, NY

Sey Coffee

www.seycoffee.com ↗

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Meet the roaster on camera

9 videos

About the roasterInterview

My Favorite Coffee Shop and Roaster (SEY Coffee, New York)

Brian Quan · 19.3K views on YouTube

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Cherrybook summary of the video

The video features a tour and interview with Tobin, a co-founder of Sey Coffee in Brooklyn. He discusses the roaster's philosophy of focusing on high-quality raw ingredients and their approach to sourcing and roasting.

Inside this video

From Brian Quan:

“Everything for us is about the raw ingredient.”
“We focus on really high-quality coffees.”

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The roaster

4 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

In stock
4
House Index · limited data
64
Freshness
Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaEcuadorPeruEthiopiaHondurasPanama

Roaster at a glance

Tracked since
April 2026903 lots seen; 4 in stock now
Origins
2 countriesColombia, Ethiopia
Process mix
Washed 100%
Price position
26% above what its profiles predictMedian of 4 in-stock lots against the price model
Sourcing
50% of lots name the producer or farm2 of 4
Coverage
3 reviewer videos · 1 press mention · 1 editorial mention · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
Their channels
Instagram ↗Linked from their own site
Where to find them
Cafe in Brooklyn, NY18 Grattan St
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data

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.

  • Reddit74/100weight 18%
  • YouTube—weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 4 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
  • On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
  • Transparency68.8/1004/4 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • sprudge4/4
  • stale decay1/4

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

4 in stock · 200 archived

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Yaye Arbegona

Washed lot with Watermelon, Floral, and Berries in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

WatermelonFloralBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$3.00/oz

Typical $2.11 to $3.38/oz

Halo Hartume 2nd Selection

Melon, Plum, and Lemon Verbena on a washed lot.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

MelonPlumHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
$2.83/oz

Typical $2.11 to $3.38/oz

Huila Decaffeinated

Orange Marmalade, Dark Chocolate, and Strawberry on a washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

LightOrangeDark ChocolateStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$2.75/oz

Typical $2.07 to $3.31/oz

Broad comparison

Archived (200)

Ethiopia Halo

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

Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

LightPeachTropical FruitPlum+3
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.28/oz
Out of stock

Astrid Medina / Buena Vista

Washed lot with Rich Dark Chocolate, Fresh Raspberries, and Pastry in the cup.

Tolima, CO · Washed

LightDark ChocolateRaspberryOther
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Dolmin Moreno; Liquidamber

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

LightPeachCitrusRaspberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Biftu Gudina

Watermelon, Guava, and Lemon Verbena on an experimental lot.

Jimma, ET · Experimental

WatermelonGuavaHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Benti Nenka

Washed lot with Bergamot Acidity, Ripe Peach, and Star Fruit in the cup.

Guji, ET · Washed

BergamotPeachMelon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$1.87/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna El Mirador

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

Huila, CO · Washed

DarkBerryGrapefruitOrange Blossom
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.03/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

LycheeBlackberryHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$3.27/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna El Diviso Gesha

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

Huila, CO · Washed

FloralBlueberryPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.41/oz
Out of stock

Heza; Gitwe Hill, Lot #1

Purple Fruit, Black Tea, and Baking Spice on a honey lot.

Kayanza, BI · Honey

Black TeaSpice
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

David Gallon / Santa Ana

Washed lot with Orange Citrus, Citrus Blossom, and White Tea in the cup.

Antioquia, CO · Washed

OrangeCitrusPlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Lisbeth Quispe / Yanacocha

Washed lot with Apricot, Lychee, and Pink Lady Apple in the cup.

Puno, PE · Washed

ApricotLycheeApple
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$3.40/oz
Out of stock

Jamir Useche / La Luna

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

Huila, CO · Washed

Tropical FruitBerryTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Gabriel Chura / San Gabriel

Expect Blackberry, Plum, and Cane Sugar from this washed lot.

Caranavi, BO · Washed

BlackberryPlumCane Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Dolmin Moreno / La Quebrada

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

MediumPeachRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Flor Milena / Finca Danny

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

Huila, CO · Washed

BerryOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Kedvin Moreno / Buena Vista

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

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

BerryRaspberryStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Heza / Nkonge Hill

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

Kayanza, BI · Washed

Black TeaCherryApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock

Diana Alviz / Los Guayabos

Expect Candied Pomelo, Berries, and Fig from this washed lot.

Tolima, CO · Washed

GrapefruitBerryFig
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$3.00/oz
Out of stock

Carlos Barrantes Flor del Cafe

Expect Black Currant, Stone Fruits, and Florality from this honey lot.

West Valley, CR · Honey

Black CurrantStone FruitFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.18/oz
Out of stock

Mayor Domo / La Granada

Washed lot with Lemonade, Berry Complexity, and Floral Transparency in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

LemonBerryFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock

Misael Ochoa / Mis Peñitas

Soft Florality, Raspberry, and Brown Sugar on a washed lot.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

DarkFloralRaspberryBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock

Luis Muños / El Porvenir

Washed lot with Ripe Berries, Tamarind, and Lime Zest in the cup.

Tolima, CO · Washed

BerryTamarindLime
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.89/oz
Out of stock

Fabiano Nali / Sítio Nali

Expect Red Currant, Orange Blossom, and Red Tea from this washed lot.

Espírito Santo, BR · Washed

Red CurrantOrange BlossomBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$3.17/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna / El Esquilino

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

Huila, CO · Washed

Tropical FruitBerryPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$3.43/oz
Out of stock

Carlos Saenz Chirimoyayoc

Washed lot with Ripe Melon, Key Lime, and White Florals in the cup.

Cusco, PE · Washed

MelonFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.95/oz
Out of stock

Colombia / Finca Danny

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

Huila, CO · Washed

CurrantLemonChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.92/oz
Out of stock

Maxi Garcia / El Huabo

Tropical Fruit, Mulled Wine, and Winterberry on a washed lot.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

Tropical FruitWineyBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock

Bitalina Lopez / Finca Bitalina

Washed lot with Italian Plum, Cranberry, and Ripe Blueberry in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

LightPlumCranberryBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.10/oz
Out of stock

Nicolas Medina / El Girasol

Washed lot with Ripe Blackberry, Hibiscus, and Lime Zest in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

BlackberryHibiscusLime
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$3.35/oz
Out of stock

Gildardo Hoyos / El Calamar

Washed lot with Ripe Red Fruits, Orange Zest, and Lavender in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

BerryOrangeLavender+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Jamir Useche / La Luna

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

Huila, CO · Washed

Tropical FruitBerryTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock

Guerrero Quispe Onias El Toche

Ripe Red Fruits, Preserves, and Chocolate Like Structure on a washed lot.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

DarkBerryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna; El Diviso, Gesha

Floral Forward, Delicate, and Tea Like on an anaerobic washed lot.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

FloralTea LikePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

La Familia Aguilera Chayote

Cranberry, Ripe Tomato, and Pink Grapefruit Acidity on a honey lot.

Central Valley, CR · Honey

CranberryGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.30/oz
Out of stock

Yamir Anacona El Progresso

Washed lot with Strawberry, Raspberry, and Cherry in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

StrawberryRaspberryCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Ludivia Luna / El Diviso

Washed lot with Ripe Plum, White Grape, and Hibiscus in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

PlumGrapeHibiscus
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.89/oz
Out of stock

Heza Mikuba Hill — Burundi

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

Kayanza, BI · Honey

BerryOrange BlossomCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Juan Peña El Porvenir

Washed lot with Lemon/lime, Tropical Fruits, and Berry Sweetness in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

LemonLimeTropical Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

Soranyi Lorena / El Tesoro

Washed lot with Yellow Tropical Fruit, Ripe Melon, and Eucalyptus in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

Tropical FruitMelonHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna El Diviso

Expect Limeade, Orange Blossom Honey, and Melon from this washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

LimeHoneyMelon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.07/oz
Out of stock

Jose Martinez; El Casino

Washed lot with Pink Lemonade, Mango, and Berries in the cup.

Huila, CO · Washed

LemonMangoBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.96/oz
Out of stock

José Romão / Sítio Bela Vista

Washed lot with Tropical Fruits, Dark Berry Complexity, and Blueberry in the cup.

Espírito Santo, BR · Washed

LightTropical FruitBlackberryRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.10/oz
Out of stock

Floripondio

Expect Plum, Papaya, and Tea Like Florality from this washed lot.

Santa Cruz, BO · Washed

PlumPapayaFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Ticuna / El Diviso

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

Huila, CO · Washed

LemonBlueberrySugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Maria Neives — El Limon

Chocolate, Caramel, and Strawberry on a washed lot.

Cajamarca, PE · Washed

ChocolateCaramelStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.55/oz
Out of stock

Raul Perez / La Llano

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

Acatenango, GT · Washed

CaramelChocolateStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.05/oz
Out of stock

Ivan Lopez / El Calamar

Expect Ripe Raspberry, Lemonade, and Papaya from this washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

RaspberryLemonPapaya
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.95/oz
Out of stock

Regina Narvaez / El Limon

Expect Citrus Acidity, Rainier Cherry, and Raspberry from this washed lot.

Nariño, CO · Washed

CitrusCherryRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Mario Moreno Lote Sofia

Washed lot with Molasses, Grape, and Pineapple in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

MolassesGrapePineapple
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Daniel Moreno / El Campo

Washed lot with Fresh Blueberry, Citrus Oil Acidity, and Dulce De Leche Like Sweetness in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

LightBlueberryCitrusCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock

Mario Moreno — El Guayabo

Washed lot with Melons, Redcurrants, and Plum in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

MelonRed CurrantPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock

Marleny Imbachi / Las Asturias

Refined Sweetness, Structured Stone Fruit, and Balanced Acidity on a washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

Stone FruitOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Wilmer Galindez; Napoles

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

Huila, CO · Washed

BerryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.05/oz
Out of stock

Aynalem Kupo

Washed lot with Ripe Nectarine, Bergamot, and Sweet Black Tea in the cup.

Gedeb, ET · Washed

PeachBergamotBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Jhon Edison Molano — El Diviso

Expect Dark Chocolate, Cherry, and Citrus Acidity from this washed lot.

Tolima, CO · Washed

LightDark ChocolateCherryCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock

Isaias Fernandez / La Fincona

Washed lot with Maple Syrup, Orange Citrus, and Darker Plum Fruits in the cup.

Santa Bárbara, HN · Washed

Maple SyrupOrangePlum
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Otoniel Hoyos / La Montañita

Lemonade Like Acidity, Tropical Sweetness, and Honeydew on a washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

LemonTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

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.

fruit-forward after restingdial-in sensitivitywell-roasted beanslasting freshness
Threads cited (2)
  • r/Coffee · 44↑ · Sey Coffee- part 2!

    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.

  • r/pourover · 10↑ · Atmosed beans seem to be aging faster than they should .. Am I missing something?

    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

Press · Sprudge

Flagship cafe

SEY Cafe

18 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY

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