Colombia Diego Horta
Anaerobic Natural lot with Tart Plum, Marmalade, and Blood Orange in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
PlumOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.07/oz
Roaster
Sump Coffee
St. Louis, MOwww.sumpcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 9
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 68.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOPAMXUGETBI
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 9 in-stock lots.
- SCA grade50/1001/9 lots · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency61.9/1008/9 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay5/9
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
Sump Coffee (St. Louis) is recognized as a quality specialty roaster in community discussions. Mentioned alongside local peers like Blueprint in St. Louis, users note specific offerings like their Costa Rica Las Lajas and Yirgacheffe origins, appreciating their distinct flavor profiles such as juicy notes and blueberry highlights. One user noted finding success with a tighter brew ratio (14:1) to unlock the best out of their bag.
St. Louis roasterdistinct origin profileswell-regarded locally
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Just picked me up some 100 micron "aquarium fish tank filter sump felt sock"s to test for
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Finally got to try Sump from St. Louis. Enjoyed it but I used a little too much water. Any
- r/espresso · ↑ · Picked this up from Goodwill for $5. Gotta clean it and buy the sump (?), was it a good pi
- r/espresso · ↑ · Thanks for the tips!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · *actual* ECM155M Portafilter Dimensions vs tribal knowledge
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Coffee road trip
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Looking for a consistent stereotypical Yirgacheffe
- r/Coffee · ↑ · [STL] Coffee Recommendation: Sumps's Costa Rica Las Lajas
- r/espresso · ↑ · Breville Bambino - Cappuccinos just don't taste as rich as the shop
- r/espresso · ↑ · Just got a delonghi ec155m for my wife for Christmas as a first machine. We're complete no
On YouTube
7 videos · 273k combined views
Reviewers and interviewers highlight Sump Coffee founder Scott Carey and his uncompromising focus on bean origin over predictable flavor profiles. Coverage emphasizes his transition from law to coffee and his dedication to highlighting seasonal bean differences rather than chasing consistency. Outside features also note his effort to build a distinctive physical space anchored primarily by exceptional cup quality.
Origin-focused bean philosophyRejection of flavor consistencyCareer shift from lawUnconventional cafe environmentSeasonal bean variation
From Sump Coffee
Flagship cafe
Sump Nashville - One City
3700 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO
Open in maps →The website lists multiple locations in Saint Louis, Nashville, and Brooklyn, but the Nashville 'One City' location is prominently featured with full address and contact details on the dedicated locations page.
The catalog
9 in stock · 10 archived
PeachTea LikeGrape+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.80/oz
Colombia Gran Galope
Washed lot with Baker's Chocolate, Cranberry, and Orange in the cup.
Nariño, CO · Washed
Dark ChocolateCranberryOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.57/oz
Medium-LightPlumPruneRaisin+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.57/oz
COLOMBIA Finca Quebraditas
Experimental / Process Details: lot with Milk Chocolate, Mixed Berry, and Ripe Peach in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental / Process Details:
Milk ChocolateBerryPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.57/oz
Colombia Paola Trujillo
Expect Lemonade, Thai Basil, and Wildflower Honey from this anaerobic washed.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LemonHerbHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
69
$2.57/oz
Dark
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.39/oz
PeachBergamotBlueberry
SCA 90.0
$1.69/oz
MediumCocoaMandarin
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.39/oz
Archived (10)
Uganda Kisoro Estate
Anaerobic Natural lot with Blood Orange, Rooibos, and Cacao Nib in the cup.
Kigezi Highlands, UG · Anaerobic Natural
OrangeTea LikeCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.23/oz
Out of stock
Panama Finca Los Pozos
Expect Meyer Lemon, Passionfruit, and Mint from this natural.
Tierras Altas, PA · Natural
LemonPassionfruitHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$6.84/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Edison Argote
Experimental lot with Twizzler, Green Apple Candy, and Port Wine in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
CandyAppleWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.57/oz
Out of stock
PeachApricotFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.77/oz
Out of stock
Tierras Altas
Expect Clove, Raspberry Candy, and Red Apple from this anaerobic natural.
Tierras Altas, PA · Anaerobic Natural
CloveRaspberryApple
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$3.23/oz
Out of stock
MediumPeachGooseberry
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.88/oz
Out of stock
Dried FruitCitrusMolasses
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
BananaStrawberryPapaya
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
ChocolateCherryCranberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.57/oz
Out of stock
MelonCocoaAnise
Well-reviewed roaster
67
$1.60/oz
Out of stock
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