73Washed lot with Sparkling Acidity and Delicate Fruit Flavours in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
CitrusTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.07/oz
Roaster
St Ali
- Coffees in catalog
- 10
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 69.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
Pricing perksFree shipping over $119
OriginsGTHNCO
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 35% · 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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 10 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review65/1001/10 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency40.6/1009/10 lots · weight 5%
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
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
St Ali is recognized as a prominent Melbourne-based roaster, frequently associated with high-level industry figures like Matt Perger. Community discussions often center on their reputation as a staple in the Australian coffee scene, with users actively seeking out their beans for home espresso setups. While there is little detailed flavor analysis in the provided threads, the brand is consistently treated as a reputable and accessible choice for both professionals and home enthusiasts.
prominent Melbourne roasterassociated with industry expertspopular for home espressofrequent sales promotions
Threads cited (5)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Baristas breakfast at St Ali
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Hi I'm Matt Perger. Ask me anything!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [MOD] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Matt Perger will be doing an AMA in /r/coffee on Friday, May 15
- r/espresso · ↑ · Hey Aussies, St Ali are having pretty decent Black Friday sale.
- r/espresso · ↑ · Breville Barista Express Pro
On YouTube
6 videos · 49k combined views
Outside coverage consistently positions St Ali as a foundational pillar of the Melbourne coffee scene and a global ambassador for its coffee culture. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's dual focus on technical consistency and the creation of a broader lifestyle experience. The brand is frequently described as a pioneer that successfully balances high-volume production with a commitment to community and social atmosphere. Coverage highlights their ability to maintain a recognizable identity while expanding into international markets.
Foundational Melbourne coffee pioneerEmphasis on technical roasting consistencyLifestyle and community-focused brand identityStandardized brewing and service protocolsGlobal expansion of coffee culture
Coverage from others
- 26k views
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Andy Cooks
- 11k views
ST ALi NYD 2015
ST. ALi Coffee Roasters
- 4k views
August Superlatives: WHO IS ST ALi?
Barista Hustle
- 3k views
[Kopi Culture] - ST ALi Jakarta
Jed Doble
- 2k views
St. ALi, a Cafe or Coffee Shop in Melbourne serving Coffee, Burger, and Steak Sandwich
Big Review TV
- 2k views
At the Moment: Get a taste of Melbourne’s coffee culture in Manila at ST. ALi Coffee | ANC
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Flagship cafe
Retail location
Unit 2 B/706 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne, VIC
Open in maps →The website provides a 'Store Locator' link but the provided page text only lists a corporate/warehouse address in Port Melbourne and does not explicitly identify a flagship cafe location.
The catalog
10 in stock · 2 archived
73
73Expect Lilac, Wine, and Raw Honey from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
FloralWineyHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.95/oz
73Raspberry, Honey, and Apricot on a washed build.
Huila,, CO · Washed
RaspberryHoneyPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.07/oz
71Washed lot with Jammy Fruit Finish and Silky Smooth in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Fruity
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.07/oz
70Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
68Roaster flags Toffee, Hazelnut, and Marmalade in the cup.
Medium-DarkToffeeHazelnutOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
66Think Chocolate, Spice, and Toasted Almond.
DarkChocolateSpiceAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
66Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Caramel, and Butterscotch.
MediumChocolateCaramelButterscotch+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
66Think Chocolate, Honey, and Buttery Body.
ChocolateHoneyNutty Cocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.78/oz
65Roaster flags Fruit Forward in the cup.
Medium-LightFruity
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.99/oz
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