
85-88 Scoring Coffees
Coffees scoring 85–88 offer a step-up in clarity, balance, and complexity, making them a great choice for quality-focused roasters. This range includes sought-after varietals, innovative processing methods, and standout washed coffees from origins like Guatemala and Ethiopia. With vibrant acidity, well-defined flavours, and a clean cup profile, these coffees deliver excellence without the premium price tag of competition-level lots.
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Bukonzo Dream Nyabirongo
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietalSL 14 , SL 28Main flavour notesStrawberry | Caramel | Milk Chocolate | Tropical Fruit0kg leftOut of Stock -
Ainabtany AB [24]
Cupping Score86.25Processing methodVarietalSL 28 , SL 340kg leftOut of Stock -
Midnight Flyer
Cupping Score86.25Processing methodVarietalSL 14 , SL 28Main flavour notesLemon | Lime | Brown Sugar | Black Tea | Tangerine | White Pepper87kg leftIn Stock -
Jonathan Gasca [23]
Cupping Score85.0Processing methodVarietalColombiaMain flavour notesMilk Chocolate | Roasted Almond | Stone Fruit0kg leftOut of Stock -
Rwenzori Yeast Fermentation
Cupping Score85.75Processing methodVarietalSL 14 , SL 28Main flavour notesLychee | Green Tea | Sugar Cane | Orange0kg leftOut of Stock -
Rwamatamu Peaberry
Cupping Score86.75Processing methodVarietalBourbonMain flavour notesRed Currant | Cranberry | Caramel | Black Tea0kg leftOut of Stock -
Kunywa Anaerobic
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietalRed BourbonMain flavour notesComplex | Grapefruit | Tropical Fruit | Bittersweet Chocolate0kg leftOut of Stock -
El Jaragual Castillo - Thermal Shock [24]
Cupping Score87.75Processing methodVarietalCastilloMain flavour notesStrawberry Mousse | Floral | Melon | Vanilla0kg leftOut of Stock -
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Pepe Argüello [23]
Cupping Score85.0Processing methodVarietalBourbon , Typica , MarsellesaMain flavour notesRed fruits | Cherry | Caramel | Panela | Chocolate0kg leftOut of Stock -
Dambi - Bekele Yutute
Cupping Score88.75Processing methodVarietal74158 , Local Land RacesMain flavour notesStrawberry | Mango | Brown Sugar | Bergamot0kg leftOut of Stock -
Marin Family - Black Honey Geisha
Cupping Score87.5Processing methodVarietalGeishaMain flavour notesCaramel | Tangering | Black Tea | Lemon | Green Apple23kg leftIn Stock -
Rwamatamu Centrally Processed [23]
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietalBourbonMain flavour notesMilk Chocolate | Nougat | Maple Syrup0kg leftOut of Stock -
Migoti Hill | Fully Washed [23]
Cupping Score85.75Processing methodVarietalRed BourbonMain flavour notesApple Juice | Marsmellow | Orange Zest0kg leftOut of Stock -
A Lel Chaung [23]
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietalCatuaiMain flavour notesRed Berries | Vanilla | Caramel17kg leftIn Stock -
Las Vegas Honey
Cupping Score86.75Processing methodVarietalColombia F8Main flavour notesPapaya | Red Apple | Cocoa | Orange | Melon0kg leftOut of Stock -
Fuyan Natural Catimor
Cupping Score85.0Processing methodVarietalCatimorMain flavour notesCandy Fruit | Blue Raspberry | Purple Grape5kg leftLow Stock -
Cielo Rivera Devia - Washed F8 Colombia [23]
Cupping Score87.0Processing methodVarietalColombia F8Main flavour notesJuicy | Passion Fruit | Melon0kg leftOut of Stock -
Natural Duwancho
Cupping Score88.0Processing methodVarietal74158Main flavour notesGrapefruit | Lemongrass | Sweet | Clean38kg leftIn Stock -
Natural Odaco
Cupping Score87.75Processing methodVarietal74158Main flavour notesHerbal | Pineapple | Strawberry | Citrus19kg leftIn Stock -
Kaplelgot Boozy Pineapple
Cupping Score85.25Processing methodVarietalBatian , Ruiri , SL 28 , SL 34Main flavour notesAlmond | Brown sugar | Raisin | Lemon0kg leftOut of Stock
Your guide to 85-88 Scoring Coffees
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