76Washed lot with Candied Lemon, Cantaloupe, and Hibiscus in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LemonMelonHibiscus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.75/oz
Roaster
Temple Coffee Roasters
Sacramento, CAtemplecoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 71.1
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsETBRCOHNRWBI
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 41% · 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 gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review62/1005/12 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency37.1/10012/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge12/12
- editorial cluster12/12
- stale decay7/12
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 a well-regarded roaster, particularly within the Sacramento area and among those who enjoy medium-roast, syrupy profiles. While they are frequently cited as a go-to local roaster and are often grouped with other respected specialty brands, they have faced some criticism regarding their pricing and a past controversy involving workplace policies during the pandemic. Users generally appreciate their coffee quality, though some have noted difficulty dialing in specific single-origin offerings.
Sacramento staplesyrupy medium roastswidely available in specialty retailpremium pricingconsistent local favorite
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Day 2 without a cigarette and holy shit
- r/espresso · ↑ · Not the grinder I wanted to use
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Some coffee just sucks...
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Temple Coffee Roasters (Sacramento, CA) is under fire after stating that protective face m
- r/Coffee · ↑ · super impressed with the coffee selection at whole foods
- r/pourover · ↑ · Favorite roasters to order from?
- r/espresso · ↑ · My Temple
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Extraction of blends vs single origins
- r/espresso · ↑ · Your favorite Coffee roasters
- r/espresso · ↑ · Where to go in Sacramento?
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Temple Coffee Roasters In Sacramento, CA2019-09-23·sprudge
Temple Coffee Roasters in Sacramento, California.
On YouTube
4 videos · 11k combined views
Outside coverage identifies Temple Coffee Roasters as a prominent and iconic institution within the Sacramento coffee scene. Reviewers emphasize the company's rigorous approach to sourcing and quality control. The cafe experience is noted for its attention to detail, specifically regarding the production of house-made syrups and in-house baked goods.
Sacramento coffee landmarkrigorous quality control standardscommitment to direct sourcinghouse-made syrup productionintegrated cafe bakery program
Coverage from others
- 6k views
The Art of Roasting at Temple Coffee
Wendy Walker
- 2k views
#NationalCheesecakeDay Vlog| Temple Coffee Roasters Sacramento| Photoshoot |Cayla Jordan TV
Cayla Jordan TV
- 2k views
Temple Coffee opens in Davis with innovative design and equipment
Sacramento Bee
- 1k views
Why You Should Try Sacramento Coffee | Sacramento Coffee Tour
The Healthy Conscience
Flagship cafe
K Street - Midtown Sacramento
2200 K Street, Sacramento, CA
Open in maps →Temple Coffee Roasters lists eight retail locations; the K Street location is listed first on their locations page.
The catalog
12 in stock · 6 archived
76
74Expect Golden Raisin, Blood Orange, and Macadamia from this washed.
Ngozi, BI · Washed
DarkOrangeRaisinMacadamia
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.42/oz
73Washed lot with Cacao, Anise, and Dried Apricot in the cup.
Corquín, HN · Washed
DarkCocoaAniseApricot+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.21/oz
72Pistachio, Cherry, and Shortbread on a natural build.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
MediumPistachioCherryShortbread
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
72Natural lot with Crème Brûlée, Dried Fig, and Marzipan in the cup.
Sul de Minas, BR · Natural
DarkCaramelizedFigMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.46/oz
71Think Raw Sugar, Cashew, and Honeydew Melon.
West Valley, CR
MediumRaw SugarCashewHoneydew Melon
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.38/oz
71Natural lot with Blackberry, Plum, and Rum Cake in the cup.
Java, ID · Natural
DarkBlackberryPlumRum Cake
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
69Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Pecan, and Sweet Honey in the cup.
Washed
MediumChocolateNuttyHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
69Cupping notes point toward Dried Cherry, Cocoa, and Baking Spices.
DarkCherryCocoaBrown Spice
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
69Roaster flags Almond, Milk Chocolate, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
AlmondChocolatePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
69Think Baker's Chocolate, Nutmeg, and Brown Sugar.
DarkDark ChocolateNutmegBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
68Think Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Citrus.
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
71Crème Brûlée, Dried Fig, and Marzipan on a natural build.
BR · Natural
DarkCaramelizedFigMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
Archived (6)
76Expect Molasses, Dried Apple, and Chamomile from this washed.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
Medium-LightAppleMolassesChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.62/oz
Out of stock
75Pineapple, Raspberry Syrup, and Cola on a natural build.
CO · Natural
DarkPineappleRaspberryCola
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
74Expect Nutmeg, Brown Sugar, and Almond Butter from this washed.
Ocotepeque, HN · Washed
DarkNutmegBrown SugarAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
73Candied Lemon, Peach, and Jasmine on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
Medium-LightLemonPeachJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
72Dried Mango, Honeysuckle, and Marshmallow on a natural build.
ET · Natural
LightMangoHoneysuckleMarshmallow
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.38/oz
Out of stock
72Fuji Apple, Honey, and Macadamia on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightAppleHoneyMacadamia Nut
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
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