Brazil Sítio Maranhão
Natural lot with Orange Blossom, Honey, and Graham in the cup.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
DarkOrange BlossomHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.17/oz
Typical $1.61 to $2.58/oz
Broad comparison
Roaster · Sacramento, CA
Temple Coffee Roasters
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterBrew guide
The Art of Roasting at Temple Coffee
Wendy Walker · 5.6K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
This video features a roaster from Temple Coffee Roasters explaining their approach to roast profiling. The roaster demonstrates how they manipulate heat and airflow during the roasting process to highlight specific flavor compounds in the coffee.
Inside this video
From Wendy Walker:
“My philosophy on roasting is really to accentuate the desirable flavors of the coffee and take out the less desirable flavors of the coffee.”
“The profiling process starts with understanding what you like about a coffee and understanding how those flavor traits react with different types of heat manipulation.”
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The roaster
11 lots in stock, mostly Ethiopia, Colombia and Brazil.
- In stock
- 11
- House Index · limited data
- 67
- Save at Temple Coffee Roasters
- Free shipping over $45
OriginsEthiopiaColombiaBrazilCosta RicaHondurasBurundi
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202642 lots seen; 11 in stock now
- Origins
- 9 countriesBrazil, Burundi, Colombia
- Process mix
- Washed 55% · Natural 27% · Experimental 9% · Other 9%
- Price position
- 19% above what its profiles predictMedian of 9 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 73% of lots name the producer or farm8 of 11
- Coverage
- 6 reviewer videos · 1 press mention · 8 editorial mentions · 5 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Where to find them
- 9 locations, Sacramento, CA2200 K Street
- Merch
- 17 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 34% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit82/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 11 in-stock lots.
- SCA grade60/1001/11 lots · weight 25%
- Coffee Review59/1005/11 lots · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency60.9/10011/11 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge11/11
- editorial cluster11/11
- stale decay8/11
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.
The catalog
11 in stock · 12 archived
Costa Rica Sonora Estate — Espresso
Natural lot with Blackberry Jam, Spiced Rum, and Lemon Curd in the cup.
Central Valley, CR · Natural
DarkBlackberryLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.50/oz
Typical $1.85 to $2.96/oz
Broad comparison
Mexico Buenavista Loxicha
Expect Dark Chocolate, Honey Graham, and Nutmeg from this washed lot.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateHoneyNutmeg
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.29/oz
Typical $1.65 to $2.64/oz
Broad comparison
Guatemala Pulcal
Expect Brown Sugar, Dried Apricot, and Almond Butter from this washed lot.
Antigua, GT · Washed
DarkBrown SugarApricot
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.42/oz
Typical $1.73 to $2.76/oz
Burundi Hafi
Expect Black Cherry, Mandarin Orange, and Dried Mango from this anaerobic natural lot.
Muyinga, BI · Anaerobic Natural
DarkCherryOrangeMango
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$2.42/oz
Typical $2.18 to $3.49/oz
Broad comparison
Kenya Rianjagi
Expect Hibiscus, Dried Kiwi, and Vanilla Blossom from this washed lot.
Embu, KE · Washed
DarkHibiscusKiwiVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.50/oz
Typical $1.85 to $2.96/oz
Broad comparison
Three Pillars Blend
Expect Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Citrus from this washed lot.
Honduras · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.83/oz
Typical $1.65 to $2.64/oz
Broad comparison
MediumChocolatePecanHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.00/oz
Typical $1.73 to $2.77/oz
Broad comparison
Dharma Espresso Blend
Natural lot with Dried Cherry, Cocoa, and Baking Spices in the cup.
Brazil · Natural
DarkCherryCocoaSpice
SCA 92.0
63CBI
$1.83/oz
Typical $1.48 to $2.38/oz
Broad comparison
AlmondMilk ChocolateStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
$2.25/oz
Typical $1.58 to $3.01/oz
Limited comparison
DarkCocoa PowderNutmegBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
60CBI
$1.83/oz
Typical $1.31 to $2.50/oz
Limited comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Single Origin Espresso - Coffee Club Subscription
Blackberry Jam, Spiced Rum, and Lemon Curd on a natural lot.
West Valley, CR · Natural
DarkBlackberryLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$2.33/oz
Roaster's Choice Single Origin - Coffee Club Exclusive
Washed lot with Cane Sugar, White Grape, and Asian Pear in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
DarkCane SugarPear
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.25/oz
Archived (12)
Honduras La Lesquiñada
Washed lot with Cacao, Dried Apricot, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
Corquín, HN · Washed
DarkCocoaApricotAlmond+1
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda Rambagirakawa
Expect Molasses, Dried Apple, and Chamomile from this washed lot.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
Medium-LightAppleMolassesChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
76CBI
$3.62/oz
Out of stock
Burundi Turihamwe
Expect Golden Raisin, Blood Orange, and Macadamia from this washed lot.
Ngozi, BI · Washed
DarkDried FruitOrangeNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
Honduras Delmy Regalado
Expect Nutmeg, Brown Sugar, and Almond Butter from this washed lot.
Ocotepeque, HN · Washed
DarkNutmegBrown SugarAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Tigist Abyot
Mango, Vanilla Blossom, and White Peach on a natural lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
DarkMangoVanillaPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
DarkPistachioCherryGrain
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Girma Sentayehu
Washed lot with Candied Lemon, Cantaloupe, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LemonMelonHibiscus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightLemonPeachJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Huila Gigante — Espresso
Pineapple, Raspberry Syrup, and Cola on a natural lot.
Colombia · Natural
DarkPineappleRaspberryBrown Spice
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
LightMangoHoneysuckleMarshmallow
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightAppleHoneyNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
MediumSugar CaneCashewMelon
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 82/100
Five Reddit contributors give a largely positive view of Temple Coffee Roasters with one value caveat. One describes brighter, nutty, and toasted flavors from Guatemala Hunapu. Another calls the Dharma blend an all-time favorite espresso. A repeat buyer says about 24 of 25 bags were exceptional and appreciates free brewed samples in Temple cafes. Another says Wonderblend had been great, while a Sacramento visitor says their cafe drink was good but not worth a seven-dollar latte price.
Guatemala Hunapu flavorsDharma espresso blendconsistent bags and cafe samplesWonderblendcafe value
Threads cited (5)
- r/Coffee · 720↑ · Day 2 without a cigarette and holy shit
...t was brewing!! I always do a V60 in the morning and I do a coffee club so I've always got pretty good beans. The one I made today was a Guatemalan Hunapu from Temple Coffee Roasters in Sacramento, CA. While it brewed, I noticed a nutty and kind of toasted smell. After I poured my cup, I sipped it and I couldn't bel
- r/espresso · 126↑ · Not the grinder I wanted to use
Temple as in Sacramento Temple?:) espresso as in the Dharma blend? If so, that is a true shame. My all time favorite espresso blend
- r/Coffee · 125↑ · Some coffee just sucks...
My suggestion is to wait for a response from Temple Coffee. I have purchased approximately 25 bags of their coffee and all but one has been exceptional, IMHO. They may offer to send a replacement bag. I appreciate how they offer free brewed samples in their cafes - a practice that I wish other roasters would follow too
- r/Coffee · 15↑ · Extraction of blends vs single origins
I have only bought single origins for the last couple years, but ventured to try wonderblend by temple. It has been great so far, but made me raise the question: Are the two different origins in a blend extracted at different rates? Essentially, are the Colombian grounds under extracted and the Ethiopian grounds over e
- r/espresso · 3↑ · Where to go in Sacramento?
I'm looking for recommendations in Sacramento (downtown area, preferably) Thanks! Edit: thank you for the recommendations! I went to Temple. It was good, but not $7 latte good. I'll try Scorpio next time.
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Temple Coffee Roasters In Sacramento, CA2019-09-23·sprudge
Temple Coffee Roasters in Sacramento, California.
Flagship cafe
K Street - Midtown Sacramento
2200 K Street, Sacramento, CA
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