Auromar Firestone Gesha
Washed lot with Peaches & Cream, Lavender, and Earl Grey Tea in the cup.
Chiriqui, PA · Washed
LightPeachOverall SweetLavender+1
SCA 96.0
79
$5.35/oz
Roaster
St Ali
- Coffees in catalog
- 15
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 69.1
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
Pricing perksFree shipping over $119
OriginsCOGTPAHNBI
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 34% · 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%
- YouTube90/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 15 in-stock lots.
- SCA grade80/1001/15 lots · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency38.6/10014/15 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay7/15
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 specialty roaster, notably associated with industry figures like Matt Perger. They appear in discussions regarding local coffee beans, cafe experiences, and promotional sales like Black Friday. Users mention using their beans for home espresso, highlighting their local presence and engagement within the Australian coffee scene.
Melbourne roasterIndustry associationLocal availabilitySales and 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
8 videos · 67k combined views
Outside coverage consistently portrays St Ali as a foundational pioneer of the Melbourne third-wave coffee movement that has expanded into an international lifestyle and cafe brand. Reviewers highlight their rigorous quality control, technical precision in roasting, and dedication to maintaining consistency across global locations. Beyond the cup, video features emphasize their evolution into holistic food and beverage destinations that blend coffee culture with art, community, and culinary offerings.
Pioneering Melbourne third wave coffee roasterRigorous quality control and taste selectionTechnical precision and roasting consistencyHolistic food and beverage venue experienceGlobal expansion into international marketsEmphasis on barista skill and education
Coverage from others
- 26k views
How to taste your coffee like a pro + ST. ALi coffee roastery tour in Melbourne
Andy Cooks
- 18k views
ST. ALi Specialty Coffee
cranetvlifestyle
- 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
- 1k views
On the Grill - ST Ali
Mariljohn Pty Ltd
- 1k views
beanz.com | Dial-in Orthodox espresso by St. Ali using the Barista Express™ Impress | Breville AU
Breville Australia
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
15 in stock · 5 archived
Colombia Los Yarumos Aji Washed
Washed lot with Mandarin, Lemongrass, and Bright Citrus Driven Acidity in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
TangerineHerbCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$3.31/oz
Colombia Carambolo Washed
Raspberry, Honey, and Apricot on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
RaspberryHoneyPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.20/oz
Colombia Chocoloco Natural
Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Cocoa, and Red Berries in the cup.
Huila, CO · Natural
DarkDark ChocolateCocoa PowderBerry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.20/oz
Burundi | Bukeye Hills Washing Station
Expect Citrus, Floral, and Tea Like from this washed.
Muramvya Province, BI · Washed
CitrusFloralTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.20/oz
Good Vibrations — Espresso Blend
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.76/oz
West — Porsche 75 Year Blend
Think Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut Cream, and Candied Orange.
MediumMilk ChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.98/oz
North — Porsche 75 Year Blend
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut Cream, and Candied Orange in the cup.
MediumMilk ChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.98/oz
South — Porsche 75 Year Blend
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut Cream, and Candied Orange in the cup.
Milk ChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.98/oz
East | Porsche 75 Year Blend
Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut Cream, and Candied Orange.
MediumMilk ChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.98/oz
Medium-DarkToffeeHazelnutOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.97/oz
Orthodox — Espresso
Cupping notes point toward Chocolate, Caramel, and Butterscotch.
MediumChocolateCaramelButterscotch+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.97/oz
Italo Disco — Italian Espresso Blend
Think Chocolate, Spice, and Toasted Almond.
DarkChocolateSpiceAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.97/oz
House Decaf
Think Chocolate, Honey, and Buttery Body.
ChocolateHoneyNutty Cocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Feels Good | Organic Espresso Blend
Roaster flags Fruit Forward in the cup.
Medium-LightFruity
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.05/oz
Archived (5)
La Maravilla Washed Gesha
Expect Lilac, Wine, and Raw Honey from this washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
FloralWineyHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.95/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Finca Terrazas Washed
Washed lot with Sparkling Acidity and Delicate Fruit Flavours in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
CitrusTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Rio Ocho Washed
Washed / Washed lot with Silky Smooth and Jammy Fruit Finish in the cup.
Huehuetenango,La Libertad, GT · Washed / Washed
BerryOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.19/oz
Out of stock
Small World — Special Espresso Blend
Natural lot with Stone Fruit, Citric Lift, and Caramel in the cup.
Natural
MediumStone FruitCitricCaramel+2
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$2.10/oz
Out of stock
Go Mummy | Mother's Day Blend
Cupping notes point toward Caramel.
DarkCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.63/oz
Out of stock
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