87Anaerobic Natural lot with Mango, Black Tea, and Honey in the cup.
Usulutan, SV · Anaerobic Natural
MangoBlack TeaHoney
Buyer 5.0 (6)
$2.62/oz
Roaster
The Barn Coffee Roasters
- Coffees in catalog
- 21
- Also available
- 6
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 78.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsBRCOETCRGTSV
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 38% · 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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 21 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews88.8/1009/21 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency59/10021/21 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay14/21
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
The Barn is widely recognized in the European specialty coffee community as a high-quality roaster. Users consistently praise the quality of their beans, with one user explicitly describing their subscription as "AMAZING." While some customers find their pricing and shipping costs to be on the higher side, they remain a go-to reference for specialty coffee, including niche offerings like low-caffeine subscriptions and grind size guides.
high quality beanspremium pricingexcellent subscription servicespecialty coffee reference pointniche offerings like low-caf
Threads cited (7)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Grinding and chaff (Wilfa Uniform)
- r/pourover · ↑ · Cupping at home
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Good and not-so-expensive coffee subscriptions in Germany/Europe?
- r/pourover · ↑ · Anyone from Madrid who wanna try beans around EU or other countries and split shipping cos
- r/pourover · ↑ · Tried Brewing Buena Vista (The Barn) - Need Advice!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Decaf or Low Caffeine Specialty Coffee - Where to find in Europe?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · How do the Knock Aerspeed settings compare to the Aergrind?
On YouTube
7 videos · 106k combined views
Outside coverage consistently portrays The Barn as a pioneer of the Berlin specialty coffee scene that prioritizes a minimalist and intentional approach. Reviewers highlight the roaster's strict commitment to single-origin sourcing and a philosophy that rejects blending in favor of showcasing regional characteristics. The brand is frequently associated with a quiet, ceremony-focused cafe environment that intentionally avoids modern convenience culture.
Strict single-origin focusMinimalist cafe atmosphereRejection of blending practicesIntentional slow-coffee ceremonyDirect connection to sourcing originsSelf-taught roasting philosophy
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Flagship cafe
Kranzler Eck
Kurfürstendamm 21, Berlin, Berlin
Open in maps →The Barn lists many locations; Kranzler Eck is listed first on their locations page.
The catalog
21 in stock · 30 archived
87
85Natural lot with Blueberry, Vanilla, and Juicy in the cup.
Huye, RW · Natural
BlueberryVanilla
Buyer 4.9 (22)
$2.17/oz
85Anaerobic Natural lot with Guava, Banana, and Mango in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightGuavaBananaMango
Buyer 4.9 (11)
$2.80/oz
84Expect Chocolate, Cranberry, and Velvety from this washed.
Huye, RW · Washed
MediumChocolateCranberry
Buyer 4.8 (9)
$2.10/oz
83Expect Blackberry, Nougat, and Plush from this natural.
West Java, ID · Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryNougat
Buyer 4.6 (16)
$2.45/oz
83Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Chamomile, and Lactic in the cup.
Alta Mogiana, BR · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryChamomileYogurt
Buyer 4.6 (5)
$2.42/oz
81Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Smooth on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateOrange
Buyer 4.3 (11)
$2.17/oz
79Expect Caramel, Macadamia, and Smooth from this natural.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
CaramelMacadamia
Buyer 4.2 (13)
$1.98/oz
77Expect Red Apple, Rooibos, and Silky from this black honey.
Usulutan, SV · Black Honey
AppleTea Like
Buyer 3.7 (10)
$2.36/oz
77Natural lot with Pineapple, Lemon Candy, and Lactic in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Natural
Medium-LightPineappleLemonOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$8.59/oz
76Natural lot with Cherry, Black Tea, and Velvety in the cup.
Mogiana, BR · Natural
CherryBlack TeaNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.12/oz
76Expect Apricot Jam, Black Tea, and Silky from this natural.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
Medium-LightApricotBlack Tea
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.36/oz
76Pomegranate, Honeysuckle, and Silky on a red honey build.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
PomegranateHoneysuckleSilky
Buyer 4.8 (4)
$3.05/oz
76Expect Yellow Plum, Lemonade, and Elegant from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
PlumLemon
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.52/oz
75Natural lot with Pear, Dark Chocolate, and Crisp in the cup.
Tarrazu, CR · Natural
PearDark ChocolateMango
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.39/oz
75Washed lot with Maple Syrup, Yellow Plum, and Balanced in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
MediumMaple SyrupPlum
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$2.25/oz
75Expect Cacao Nibs, Vanilla, and Creamy from this natural.
São Paulo, BR · Natural
MediumCocoa PowderVanillaChocolate
Buyer 3.3 (4)
$2.10/oz
75Expect Milk Chocolate, Plum, and Silky from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Milk ChocolatePlum
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
75Blackcurrant, Mandarin, and Syrupy on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Medium-LightBlack CurrantTangerineOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.37/oz
74Milk Chocolate, Fig, and Smooth on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
Milk ChocolateFigOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.25/oz
74White Peach, Elderflower, and Candy on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
PeachElderflowerCandy
Buyer 4.8 (4)
$2.49/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
80Cherry Jam, Nougat, and Smooth on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
CherryNougat
Buyer 4.1 (35)
$4.84/oz
75Anaerobic Natural lot with Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, and Rich in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.31/oz
74Natural lot with Peach, Chocolate, and Velvety in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
PeachChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.79/oz
74Natural / Raw Tasting Notes:[ lot with Peach and Chocolate in the cup.
ET · Natural / Raw Tasting Notes:[
PeachChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.82/oz
73Expect Caramel, Prune, and Silky from this natural.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
CaramelPruneOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.65/oz
73Caramel, Prune, and Smooth on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
CaramelPrune
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.65/oz
Archived (30)
83Washed lot with Dried Apricot, Caramel, and Round in the cup.
La Paz, HN · Washed
ApricotCaramel
Buyer 4.6 (14)
$2.26/oz
Out of stock
80Apricot, Nougat, and Floral on a natural / natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural / Natural
Medium-LightApricotOverall SweetFloral
Buyer 4.2 (6)
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
78Expect Milk Chocolate, Prune, and Creamy from this natural.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
Milk ChocolatePruneOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.94/oz
Out of stock
77Expect Poached Pear, Chocolate, and Smooth from this washed.
West Valley, CR · Washed
PearChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.94/oz
Out of stock
76Cantaloupe, Passion Fruit, and Juicy on a natural build.
Quindio, CO · Natural
MelonPassion FruitOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$8.16/oz
Out of stock
76Honey lot with Pineapple, Lemongrass, and Yuzu in the cup.
Huila, CO · Honey
Medium-LightPineappleLemonHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.34/oz
Out of stock
76Strawberry, Black Tea, and Velvety on a natural build.
Guji, ET · Natural
StrawberryBlack TeaChocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
76Natural lot with Mango, Red Grape, and Plush in the cup.
Tarrazu, CR · Natural
MangoGrapeOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.94/oz
Out of stock
76Pear, Candied Almond, and Silky on a natural build.
São Paulo, BR · Natural
PearAlmondNutty
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.21/oz
Out of stock
76Expect Papaya, Orange Blossom, and Tropical from this natural.
Chimaltenango, GT · Natural
Medium-LightPapayaFloralTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.45/oz
Out of stock
76Expect Cherry Cola, Apple, and Sparkling from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Medium-LightCherryAppleOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.35/oz
Out of stock
76Red Honey lot with Cantaloupe, Apricot, and Smooth in the cup.
Brunca, CR · Red Honey
MelonPeachOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
76Expect Blackcurrant, Fig, and Juicy from this washed.
Chiang Mai, TH · Washed
Black CurrantFig
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.31/oz
Out of stock
76Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Rooibos, and Silky in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Anaerobic Natural
LightBlackcurrantTea
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.01/oz
Out of stock
76Raspberry, Red Grape, and Floral on a anaerobic natural build.
West Valley, CR · Anaerobic Natural
RaspberryGrapeFloral
Buyer 4.0 (1)
$4.59/oz
Out of stock
76Expect Nougat, Cherry Candy, and Smooth from this washed.
Usulutan, SV · Washed
MediumNougatCherryOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
76Mango, Grape Soda, and Vibrant on a anaerobic natural build.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Anaerobic Natural
MangoGrape
Buyer 4.8 (4)
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
76Papaya, Strawberry Jam, and Velvety on a natural build.
Brunca, CR · Natural
PapayaStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.26/oz
Out of stock
76Pomegranate, Black Tea, and Silky on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Medium-LightPomegranateBlack Tea
Buyer 4.0 (1)
$2.59/oz
Out of stock
76Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Plum, and Smooth in the cup.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
ChocolatePlumOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
76Plum, Green Tea, and Crisp on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Medium-LightPlumGreen Tea
Buyer 3.0 (1)
$2.22/oz
Out of stock
76Wild Berries, Cinnamon, and Intense on a anaerobic natural build.
Tarrazu, CR · Anaerobic Natural
BerryCinnamon
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
75Washed lot with Pecan, Baked Apple, and Velvety in the cup.
GT · Washed
Medium-LightPecanAppleCaramelized
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
75Expect Wild Strawberry, Mango, and Jasmine from this natural.
Fraijanes, GT · Natural
StrawberryMangoJasmine
Buyer 4.5 (2)
$3.32/oz
Out of stock
75Red Currant, Raisin, and Syrupy on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Medium-LightRed CurrantRaisinOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.40/oz
Out of stock
75Mango, Chocolate Ganache, and Rich on a anaerobic natural build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightMangoChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.59/oz
Out of stock
75Expect Cranberry, Black Tea, and Aromatic from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
CranberryBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
75Peach Sorbet, Elderflower, and Silky on a washed build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
PeachElderflower
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
75Expect Nectarine, Lemon Candy, and Floral from this washed.
Guji, ET · Washed
PeachCitrusFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
73Washed lot with Raspberry, Bergamot, and Floral in the cup.
Volcán, PA · Washed
RaspberryBergamotFloral
SCA 92.0
$19.72/oz
Out of stock
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