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Temple Coffee Roasters

Sacramento, CAtemplecoffee.com ↗
Coffees in catalog
12
Also available
2
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
72.6
Reddit sentiment
75/100
Pricing perksFree shipping over $45
OriginsETCOHNIDCRRW
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 45% · 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 12 in-stock lots.

  • SCA grade60/1001/12 lots · weight 25%
  • Coffee Review63.3/1006/12 lots · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparency64.6/10012/12 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • sprudge12/12
  • editorial cluster12/12
  • stale decay8/12

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

Temple Coffee Roasters is widely recognized as a staple specialty roaster, particularly in the California coffee scene. Users frequently include them in lists of reputable roasters and appreciate their diverse offerings, though some note that specific single-origin beans can be challenging to dial in or that their cafe pricing is on the higher side. While the brand faced significant community backlash in 2020 regarding workplace policies, their reputation for quality coffee remains intact among enthusiasts who continue to purchase and discuss their beans.

widely recognized specialty roasterdiverse single-origin and blend offeringspremium cafe pricingchallenging to dial in at timesestablished Sacramento presence
Threads cited (10)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

5 videos · 31k combined views

Outside coverage portrays Temple Coffee Roasters as a prominent and well known staple of the Sacramento coffee scene. Reviewers and features highlight their deep commitment to meticulous quality control, innovative brewing equipment like nitrogen systems and Kyoto ice drippers, and careful roast profiling designed to accentuate desirable flavor compounds. Additionally, outside coverage notes their strong ties to the local community through partnerships, house made syrups, and locally sourced baked goods.

Sacramento coffee stapleInnovative brewing equipmentPrecise roast profilingHouse made syrupsLocal community partnerships

Coverage from others

Flagship cafe

K Street - Midtown Sacramento

2200 K Street, Sacramento, CA

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Temple Coffee Roasters lists eight retail locations; the K Street location is listed first on their locations page.

The catalog

12 in stock · 8 archived

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Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear

Archived (8)

For roasters

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