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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Staple
Kwezi Natural - Drugar Premium
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalSL 14Main Flavour NotesFruity | Nutty | Honey | ChocolateOut of stock -
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Ciasu Peaberry Field Blend
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalCatucai , Mundo Novo , AcaiáMain Flavour NotesOrange | Molasses | Juicy | NegroniIn stock+155kg LeftSale -
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Rancho Morelia
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalBourbon , Typica , CatimorMain Flavour NotesMaple Syrup | Cocoa | Orange | BergamotOut of stock -
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Sitio Maranhão - Experimental Brazil
Cupping Score86.25Processing MethodVarietalYellow CatuaiMain Flavour NotesHazelnut | Brown Sugar | Green AppleLow stockSale -
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El Jaragual Castillo Thermal Shock
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietalCastilloMain Flavour NotesStrawberry Mousse | Floral | Melon | VanillaOut of stock -
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Hunchouen Washed
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesButterscotch | Peach Compote | Pear | White ChocolateIn stock+15kg Left -
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Las Flores Pink Bourbon Decaf
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalPink BourbonMain Flavour NotesClove | Pink Pepper | Ginger | RosesIn stock+20kg Left -
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Priory Farm AA
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalRuiru 11 , BatianMain Flavour NotesRaisins | Berry | ColaIn stock+35kg Left -
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Kericho County AA - Kenyan Decaf
Cupping Score85.25Processing MethodVarietalBatian , Ruiru 11 , SL 28 , SL 34Main Flavour NotesBrown Sugar | Malt | HoneyLow stock -
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North Rift Natural
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietalBatian , Ruiru 11 , SL 28 , SL 34Main Flavour NotesRosehip | Blackberry | SweetOut of stock -
Aguilera Villa Sarchi Honey Toño
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalVilla SarchiMain Flavour NotesBrown Sugar | Almond | Walnut | CitrusLow stockSale -
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WBP-00 Wilton Benitez Castillo
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalCastilloMain Flavour NotesHaribo Gummies | Milk Chocolate | GuavaOut of stock -
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Kenya Orange CoFerment
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalBatian , Ruiru 11Main Flavour NotesCaramel | Orange | PecanOut of stock -
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Priory Farm AB
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalRuiru 11 , BatianMain Flavour NotesDry Fruit | Citrus | MolassesIn stock+40kg Left -
Hermanos Aguilera Yellow Honey Geisha
Cupping Score86.5Processing MethodVarietalGeishaMain Flavour NotesJasmine | Lemongrass | FloralOut of stock -
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Hunbatz Washed
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesMilk Chocolate | Hazelnut | Coconut | ClementineIn stock+105kg Left -
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Plan Libertad Maragogype
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalMaragogypeMain Flavour NotesStone Fruits | Ripe Mango | CitrusLow stock -
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Nuevo Vergel | Maragogype Natural
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalRed MaragogypeMain Flavour NotesStrawberry | Caramel | MandarinOut of stock -
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Mitiku Yabato Natural
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietal74158 , 74110 , Local Land RacesMain Flavour NotesBlueberry | Creamy | UmamiLow stock -
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Bekele Balaycho Natural
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietalLandraceMain Flavour NotesBlackberry | Brown SugarIn stock+15kg Left -
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Rotutu Washed
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalTimor Hybrid , TypicaMain Flavour NotesOrange | Treacle | SyrupyOut of stock -
Huehuetepan Natural Anaerobic
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalTypicaMain Flavour NotesRipe Cherry | Plum | BananaOut of stock -
Honey process Alko Sumatra
Cupping Score87.5Processing MethodVarietalAndung Sari , Sigarar UtangMain Flavour NotesPlum | Pungent | Dark Chocolate | BalsamicOut of stock -
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WBP-03 Wilton Benitez Caturra
Cupping Score88.25Processing MethodVarietalCaturraMain Flavour NotesGuava | Hops | VioletOut of stock -
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Marco Romero | Bourbon Natural
Cupping Score86.5Processing MethodVarietalRed BourbonMain Flavour NotesRed Fruits | Strawberry | Plum | Hazelnut | SilkyOut of stock -
Explorer - Rolling Green Bean Subscription
Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesVaries from each coffee -
Seasonal
El Socorro - Natural Pacamara
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalPacamaraMain Flavour NotesNectarine | Honey | MelonLow stock -
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Colombia El Fenix Tabi - Washed Anoxic
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalTabiMain Flavour NotesPomegranate | Candied Lemon | MojitoOut of stock -
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Bethania Hortensia - Washed Catuai
Cupping Score85.5Processing MethodVarietalCatuaiMain Flavour NotesVelvety | Berries | CacaoLow stock -
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Washed Eratoi
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalTimor Hybrid , TypicaMain Flavour NotesGreen Apple | White Wine | Black TeaOut of stock -
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Elvis Choquehuanca Washed Caturra
Cupping Score85.5Processing MethodVarietalCaturraMain Flavour NotesNectarines | Wild Berries | CaramelOut of stock -
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San José Ocaña
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalBourbonMain Flavour NotesBlackberry | Plum | Vanilla | HoneyOut of stock -
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Rotutu Natural
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalTimor Hybrid , TypicaMain Flavour NotesTropical Fruit | WineyOut of stock -
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Nola Wonga
Cupping Score85.25Processing MethodVarietalS795Main Flavour NotesElderflower | Pomelo | CaramelOut of stock -
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Finca Pacpa - Manuel Marlo Baca - Washed Pacamara
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalPacamaraMain Flavour NotesMorello Cherry | Floral | PanelaOut of stock -
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ALKO Kerinci Natural
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalAndung Sari , Sigarar UtangMain Flavour NotesBerry | Peach | Maple Syrup | HoneyOut of stock -
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Sucalfru 72h Yeast Fermentation
Cupping Score88.0Processing MethodVarietalArara PeaberryMain Flavour NotesTamarind | Starfruit | Watermelon | JuicyIn stock+5kg LeftSale -
Wilfer Portela - Anaerobic Semi-washed
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalCaturra , Colombia F8Main Flavour NotesSweet | Cream | VanillaOut of stock -
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Edinson Argote Laurina
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalLaurinaMain Flavour NotesCitrus | Mandarin | BerriesIn stock+5kg Left -
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Finca Artemira - Ebert Huaman Villegas - Washed Catuai & Caturra
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalCatuai , CaturraMain Flavour NotesOrange | Toffee | AlmondIn stock+25kg Left -
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Ramos Garcia Family - Proyecto Otuzco - Yellow Honey Typica
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalTypicaMain Flavour NotesDark Chocolate | Dried FruitIn stock+10kg Left
Your guide to 85-88 Scoring Coffees
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