81Roaster flags Cacao, Caramelized Sugar, and Smoky in the cup.
DarkCocoa PowderCaramelizedSmoky+2
Buyer 5.0 (24)
$1.82/oz
Roaster
Valor Coffee
Alpharetta, GAvalor.coffee ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 22
- Also available
- 4
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 71.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
OriginsCOETRWCRKESV
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 27% · 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%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 22 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews98.1/1007/22 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency41.8/10022/22 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge22/22
- stale decay18/22
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
Valor Coffee is highly regarded as a top-tier roaster in the Atlanta area. Community members frequently recommend them alongside other respected local roasters, praising their balanced, nuanced beans and creative seasonal drink offerings. They are consistently viewed as a go-to destination for coffee enthusiasts in the region.
favorite in Atlanta areabalanced and nuanced roastscreative seasonal drinkshighly recommended local shopwelcoming and knowledgeable staff
Press · Sprudge
- Valor Coffee’s New Dunwoody Cafe Goes Bravely To The Atlanta Suburbs2023-05-22·sprudge
Sprudge Maps Spotlight: Valor Coffee in Atlanta, Georgia.
- A Courageous Brand Refresh At Valor Coffee In Atlanta, GA2022-05-13·sprudge
The packaging design of Valor Coffee in Atlanta, Georgia.
On YouTube
7 videos · 195k combined views
7 videos from Valor Coffee's own channel.
From Valor Coffee
- 97k views
Barista 101 Masterclass - Become a Coffee Pro in 2 Hours
Valor Coffee
- 55k views
Expensive Grinder + Cheaper Espresso Machine VS Expensive Espresso Machine + Cheaper Grinder
Valor Coffee
- 29k views
The Complete Guide to Starting a Coffee Shop
Valor Coffee
- 5k views
Next Level Pulsar: The Brewer That Replaced Others in My Coffee Routine
Riley Westbrook and Valor Coffee
- 4k views
Opening a Coffee Shop for Less Than $100k – 08/01/2024
Valor Coffee
- 3k views
3 Expensive Coffee Shop Mistakes No One Warns You About – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 161
Valor Coffee
- 2k views
Everything We Learned at World of Coffee This Year – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 166
Valor Coffee
Flagship cafe
Downtown Alpharetta
44 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA
Open in maps →The Downtown Alpharetta location is listed first on the website's visit page.
The catalog
22 in stock · 43 archived
81
81Clean Acidity, Mango Sweetness, and Velvety Finish on a washed build.
CO · Washed
MangoOverall SweetCitrus
Buyer 4.7 (6)
$2.09/oz
80Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackberry and Caramel Sweetness in the cup.
KE · Anaerobic Natural
BlackberryCaramel
Buyer 5.0 (7)
$2.18/oz
79Think Brownie, Hazelnut Butter, and Fig.
ChocolateHazelnutFig+3
Buyer 5.0 (39)
$1.82/oz
78Cupping notes point toward Fudge, Almond Butter, and Caramel.
ChocolateAlmondCaramel
Buyer 5.0 (25)
$1.82/oz
78Cupping notes point toward Chocolate Milkshake, Strawberry, and Nougat.
ChocolateStrawberryNougat
Buyer 5.0 (100)
$1.82/oz
78Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Sweet Red Licorice, and Hazelnut.
Dark ChocolateLicoriceHazelnut
Buyer 4.9 (35)
$1.82/oz
72Expect Chocolatey, Nutty, and Fruity from this natural.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Natural
ChocolateNuttyStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.82/oz
69Expect Nectarine, Blueberry, and Vanilla Florals from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
PeachBlueberryVanilla+1
Buyer 5.0 (3)
$2.00/oz
69Expect Watermelon, Rooibos, and Hibiscus from this natural.
CR · Natural
WatermelonTea LikeHibiscus
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.36/oz
69Anaerobic Washed lot with Cherry Sweetness, Floral Complexity, and Juicy in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Washed
CherryFloralOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (4)
$2.73/oz
68Sweet Tea, Tangerine, and Chewy, Sweet Goodness on a washed build.
Limu, ET · Washed
Tea LikeTangerineOverall Sweet
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.00/oz
68Juicy Orange Acidity, Deep Caramel Sweetness, and Praline on a washed build.
Cankuzo, BI · Washed
OrangeCaramelPeanut
Buyer 4.7 (3)
$2.00/oz
68Cheerwine, Mixed Berry Poptarts, and Syrupy Sweet on a natural build.
Sidama, ET · Natural
CherryBerryOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.18/oz
67Stone Fruit Sweetness and Dark Chocolate Richness on a washed build.
Southern Province, RW · Washed
MediumStone FruitDark Chocolate
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$1.91/oz
67Washed lot with Chocolate, Cherry, and Cola in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
ChocolateCherry
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.00/oz
67Starfruit, Key Lime, and Blueberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Gedeo, ET · Anaerobic Washed
StarfruitLimeBlueberry
Buyer 5.0 (1)
$2.36/oz
65Think Milk Chocolate, Lychee, and Brown Sugar.
Milk ChocolateLycheeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.92/oz
Dark Chocolate, Sweet Red Licorice, and Hazelnut on a washed build.
Washed
Dark ChocolateSweetHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.92/oz
Honey lot with Nutty and Chocolate Milkshake in the cup.
Honey
NuttyChocolateMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.92/oz
Roaster flags Dark Chocolate Mousse, Candied Orange Peel, and Cranberry in the cup.
MediumDark ChocolateOrangeCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.00/oz
Roaster flags Smoky, Rich, and Smooth in the cup.
DarkSmoky
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.00/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
82Sonson, Colombia; Limu, Ethiopia; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Sonson, Colombia; Limu, Ethiopia
Buyer 5.0 (9)
$2.04/oz
79Think Milk Chocolate, Raspberry, and Brown Sugar.
Milk ChocolateRaspberryBrown Sugar
Buyer 5.0 (19)
$1.64/oz
78Think Marshmallow, Fun Dip, and Black Tea.
ET
MarshmallowCandyBlack Tea
Buyer 4.9 (8)
$2.04/oz
78Think Candied Orange, Black Tea, and Licorice.
OrangeBlack TeaAnise
Buyer 4.9 (28)
$1.95/oz
Archived (43)
81Fruity Sweetness, Floral Complexity, and Chocolatey Character on a natural build.
ET · Natural
FruityFloralChocolate
Buyer 4.7 (11)
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
73Expect Starfruit, Wild Berries, and Citrus Punch from this anaerobic washed.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
StarfruitBerryCitrus+1
COE #7 · 2022
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
72Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry Shortcake, Maraschino, and Jammy in the cup.
CO · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryCherryWiney+1
COE #7 · 2022
$5.74/oz
Out of stock
71Sweet Purple Grape, Raspberry, and Bergamot on a experimental build.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
GrapeRaspberryBergamot+1
Buyer 4.5 (2)
$3.27/oz
Out of stock
71Expect Juicy, Vibrant, and Tropical Fruits from this anaerobic washed.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
Tropical FruitGuavaLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
70Black Honey lot with Maraschino Cherry, Tropical Punch, and Banana in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Black Honey
CherryTropical FruitBanana+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.73/oz
Out of stock
Rw
70Expect Tangy, Refreshing, and Floral from this washed.
RW · Washed
CitrusFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.95/oz
Out of stock
70Watermelon Candy, Lavender, and Butterflies on a anaerobic natural build.
Anaerobic Natural
WatermelonCandyLavender
COE #7 · 2022
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
70Natural lot with Caramel, Apple Sucker, and Grape Juice in the cup.
Lake Kivu, RW · Natural
CaramelAppleGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.23/oz
Out of stock
70Expect White Chocolate Sweetness, Complex Herbs, and Bright Citrus Finish from this anaerobic washed.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Washed
White ChocolateHerbTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
70Expect Wild Berry, Marzipan Sweetness, and Crisp, Refreshing Finish from this anaerobic natural.
Sonson, CO · Anaerobic Natural
BerryMarzipanOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
70Anaerobic Natural lot with Candied Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Orgeat in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Anaerobic Natural
OrangeMilk ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Et
69Expect Orange Burst, Black Tea, and Effervescent from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
Medium-LightOrangeBlack TeaFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
69Expect Pear, Raspberry, and White Tea from this washed.
CO · Washed
PearRaspberryWhite Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$6.39/oz
Out of stock
Et
69Strawberries, Sprite, and Ripe Berries on a natural build.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
StrawberryBerryCherry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Ke
Nyeri, KE; taste data is still thin.
Nyeri, KE
Light
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
Co
Tarrazu, CR / Natural; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Tarrazu, CR · Natural
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.84/oz
Out of stock
68Washed lot with Sugary, Sweet Fig, and Lemongrass Tea in the cup.
RW · Washed
FigHerbHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
68Expect Concorde Pear, Bergamot, and Mixed Berries from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
PearBergamotBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
68Expect Nectarine, Honeysuckle, and Maple from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
PeachHoneysuckleMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.59/oz
Out of stock
68Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Hot Cocoa, and Nougat.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV
CaramelCocoaNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
68Pink Lemonade, Pineapple Rings, and Lavender on a washed build.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
LemonPineappleLavender
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
68Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Brandy, and Rosewater on a anaerobic natural build.
Poás, CR · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryBrandyFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.90/oz
Out of stock
68Cupping notes point toward Melon, Cane Sugar, and Florals.
San Jose de Lourdes, PE
MelonSugar Cane,Floral+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
CO / Anaerobic Washed; taste data is still thin.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.73/oz
Out of stock
67Washed lot with Lemon, Strawberry Tart, and Black Tea in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LemonStrawberryBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
67Roaster flags Honeydew, Cocoa, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
SV
MelonCocoaBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
67Think Raspberry Sorbet, Milk Duds, and Orgeat.
Gedeb, ET
RaspberryMilk ChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.59/oz
Out of stock
67Think Blackberry Syrup, Kiwi, and Nectarine.
ET
BlackberryKiwiPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.45/oz
Out of stock
67Think Tangerine, Raspberry, and Creamy Marzipan.
CO
TangerineRaspberryMarzipan
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.91/oz
Out of stock
67Cupping notes point toward Cashew Butter, Honeysuckle, and Molasses.
GT
CashewHoneysuckleMolasses+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.86/oz
Out of stock
67Roaster flags Blood Orange, Passion Fruit, and Baker's Chocolate in the cup.
Guji, ET
OrangePassion FruitDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
67Expect Blackberry, Sweet Apricot, and Tangy Starfruit from this natural.
Tarrazú, CR · Natural
BlackberryApricotTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Sun Dried Tomato, Lemon, and Demerara Sugar in the cup.
RW · Anaerobic Natural
LightTomatoLemonBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
67Sparkling Grape Juice, Plum, and Mouth Watering on a experimental build.
CO · Experimental
GrapePlumTropical Fruit+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
66Expect Dark Chocolate, Granny Smith Apple, and Cranberry from this natural.
RW · Natural
Dark ChocolateAppleCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
66Roaster flags Baker's Chocolate, Orange, and Lime Zest in the cup.
CO
Dark ChocolateOrangeLime+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
65Washed lot with Peachy Vibrancy and Floral Finish in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
PeachFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.09/oz
Out of stock
65Cupping notes point toward Soft Florals, Prune, and Spiced Chocolate.
Yungas, BO
LightFloralPruneSpice+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
65Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Chocolate, and Citrus.
Huila, CO
CaramelChocolateCitrus+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
65Think Mirabelle Plum, Muscadine, and Rosemary.
Nyeri, KE
LightPlumGrapeHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Roaster flags Fruitcake, Dark Cherry, and Hot Cocoa in the cup.
CherryCocoaDried Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Roaster flags Toasted Marshmallow, Grenadine, and Spooky Stories in the cup.
MarshmallowPomegranateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
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