Not ratedExpect Red Currant, Ginger, and Spiced Finish from this natural.
Guji, ET · Natural
MediumRed CurrantGingerPepper
$2.00/oz
Roaster
Spella Caffe
Portland, ORwww.spellacaffe.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 6
- Also available
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 57.6
- Reddit sentiment
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OriginsBRETCOGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 15% · 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.
- Reddit—weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 6 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%
- Transparency45.8/1006/6 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay6/6
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.
On YouTube
1 video · 5k combined views
Outside coverage identifies Spella Caffe as a dedicated purveyor of traditional Italian coffee culture in Portland. Reviewers highlight the founder's commitment to authentic espresso preparation methods that prioritize balance over modern trends. The roaster is noted for a specific roasting philosophy that avoids excessive oil development on the bean surface.
Authentic Italian espresso focusTraditional roasting techniquesEmphasis on espresso integrityMinimalist milk usage philosophyPortland coffee culture outlier
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Spella Caffè Downtown
608 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR
Open in maps →The site identifies 608 SW Alder Street as their flagship location downtown.
The catalog
6 in stock
Not rated
Not ratedWashed lot with Orange, Walnut, and Nutmeg in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumOrangeWalnutNutmeg
$2.00/oz
Not ratedWashed lot with Red Plum, Dark Chocolate, and Almond Brûlée in the cup.
Antigua, Atitlán, and Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumPlumDark ChocolateAlmond+1
$2.00/oz
Not ratedThink Chocolate, Caramel, and Crème Brulée.
Brazil, BR
MediumChocolateCaramelCreme Brulee+2
$2.00/oz
Not ratedNatural lot with Caramel and Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
MediumCaramelChocolate
$2.00/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags Nutty, Caramel Tones, and Anisette in the cup.
BR
MediumNuttyCaramelAnise
$2.00/oz
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