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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Kwezi Natural - Drugar Premium
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalSL 14Main Flavour NotesFruity | Nutty | Honey | ChocolateOut of stock -
Ciasu Peaberry Field Blend
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalCatucai, Mundo Novo, AcaiáMain Flavour NotesOrange | Molasses | Juicy | NegroniOut of stock -
Rancho Morelia
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalBourbon, Typica, CatimorMain Flavour NotesMaple Syrup | Cocoa | Orange | BergamotIn stock- 5 -
Kenya Orange CoFerment
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalBatian, Ruiru 11Main Flavour NotesCaramel | Orange | PecanOut of stock -
Sitio Maranhão - Experimental Brazil
Cupping Score86.25Processing MethodVarietalYellow CatuaiMain Flavour NotesHazelnut | Brown Sugar | Green AppleOut of stock -
Priory Farm AA
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalRuiru 11, BatianMain Flavour NotesRaisins | Berry | ColaOut of stock -
Hunbatz Washed 2025
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesMilk Chocolate | Hazelnut | Coconut | ClementineOut of stock -
Las Flores Pink Bourbon Decaf
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalPink BourbonMain Flavour NotesClove | Pink Pepper | Ginger | RosesOut of stock -
Plan Libertad Maragogype
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalMaragogypeMain Flavour NotesStone Fruits | Ripe Mango | CitrusIn stock- 7 -
El Jaragual Castillo Thermal Shock
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietalCastilloMain Flavour NotesStrawberry Mousse | Floral | Melon | VanillaOut of stock -
Priory Farm AB
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalRuiru 11, BatianMain Flavour NotesDry Fruit | Citrus | MolassesIn stock- 5 -
Hunchouen Washed
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesButterscotch | Peach Compote | Pear | White ChocolateOut of stock -
Kericho County AA - Kenyan Decaf
Cupping Score85.25Processing MethodVarietalBatian, Ruiru 11, SL 28, SL 34Main Flavour NotesBrown Sugar | Malt | HoneyOut of stock -
Mitiku Yabato Natural
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietal74158, 74110, Local Land RacesMain Flavour NotesBlueberry | Creamy | UmamiOut of stock -
Bekele Balaycho Natural
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietalLandraceMain Flavour NotesBlackberry | Brown SugarOut of stock -
Aguilera Villa Sarchi Honey Toño
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalVilla SarchiMain Flavour NotesBrown Sugar | Almond | Walnut | CitrusOut of stock -
North Rift Natural
Cupping Score87.75Processing MethodVarietalBatian, Ruiru 11, SL 28, SL 34Main Flavour NotesRosehip | Blackberry | SweetOut of stock -
WBP-00 Wilton Benitez Castillo
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalCastilloMain Flavour NotesHaribo Gummies | Milk Chocolate | GuavaOut of stock -
Rotutu Washed
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalTimor Hybrid, TypicaMain Flavour NotesOrange | Treacle | SyrupyIn stock- 22 -
Hermanos Aguilera Yellow Honey Geisha
Cupping Score86.5Processing MethodVarietalGeishaMain Flavour NotesJasmine | Lemongrass | FloralOut of stock -
Nuevo Vergel | Maragogype Natural
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalRed MaragogypeMain Flavour NotesStrawberry | Caramel | MandarinOut 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 -
Rotutu Natural
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalTimor Hybrid, TypicaMain Flavour NotesTropical Fruit | WineyIn stock- 7 -
Explorer - Rolling Green Bean Subscription
Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesVaries from each coffeeView OptionsRegular price £59.95 -
Washed Eratoi
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalTimor Hybrid, TypicaMain Flavour NotesGreen Apple | White Wine | Black TeaIn stock- 19 -
WBP-03 Wilton Benitez Caturra
Cupping Score88.25Processing MethodVarietalCaturraMain Flavour NotesGuava | Hops | VioletOut of stock -
Marco Romero | Bourbon Natural
Cupping Score86.5Processing MethodVarietalRed BourbonMain Flavour NotesRed Fruits | Strawberry | Plum | Hazelnut | SilkyOut of stock -
El Socorro - Natural Pacamara
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalPacamaraMain Flavour NotesNectarine | Honey | MelonOut of stock -
Colombia El Fenix Tabi - Washed Anoxic
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalTabiMain Flavour NotesPomegranate | Candied Lemon | MojitoOut of stock -
San José Ocaña
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalBourbonMain Flavour NotesBlackberry | Plum | Vanilla | HoneyOut of stock -
Bethania Hortensia - Washed Catuai
Cupping Score85.5Processing MethodVarietalCatuaiMain Flavour NotesVelvety | Berries | CacaoOut of stock -
Sucalfru 72h Yeast Fermentation
Cupping Score88.0Processing MethodVarietalArara PeaberryMain Flavour NotesTamarind | Starfruit | Watermelon | JuicyOut of stock -
Elvis Choquehuanca Washed Caturra
Cupping Score85.5Processing MethodVarietalCaturraMain Flavour NotesNectarines | Wild Berries | CaramelOut of stock -
Ngila Estate Washed Geisha
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalGeishaMain Flavour NotesRaspberry | Thyme | FloralIn stock- 3 -
Finca Artemira - Ebert Huaman Villegas - Washed Catuai & Caturra
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalCatuai, CaturraMain Flavour NotesOrange | Toffee | AlmondOut of stock -
Nola Wonga
Cupping Score85.25Processing MethodVarietalS795Main Flavour NotesElderflower | Pomelo | CaramelOut of stock -
ALKO Kerinci Natural
Cupping Score86.0Processing MethodVarietalAndung Sari, Sigarar UtangMain Flavour NotesBerry | Peach | Maple Syrup | HoneyIn stock- 5 -
Hervey and Rocio Gesha
Cupping Score88.0Processing MethodVarietalGeshaMain Flavour NotesFloral | Nectarine | Black TeaOut of stock -
Finca Pacpa - Manuel Marlo Baca - Washed Pacamara
Cupping Score87.0Processing MethodVarietalPacamaraMain Flavour NotesMorello Cherry | Floral | PanelaOut of stock -
Agri Evolve Extended Fermentation
Cupping Score86.75Processing MethodVarietalSL 14, SL 28Main Flavour NotesBlackberry | Juicy | Violet | FunkyIn stock- 4 -
Midnight Flyer
Cupping Score86.5Processing MethodVarietalSL 14, SL 28Main Flavour NotesBlackcurrant | Candied Citrus | Juicy | SweetIn stock- 8 -
Ramos Garcia Family - Proyecto Otuzco - Yellow Honey Typica
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalTypicaMain Flavour NotesDark Chocolate | Dried FruitOut of stock -
Hunbatz Washed
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalMultipleMain Flavour NotesRed Currant | Peach | Golden Caster SugarIn stock- 46 -
Gui Ben Natural
Cupping Score85.75Processing MethodVarietalCatimor (P3 / P4)Main Flavour NotesGrape Jelly | Kumquat | Cacao NibsIn stock- 10 -
Edinson Argote Laurina
Cupping Score85.0Processing MethodVarietalLaurinaMain Flavour NotesCitrus | Mandarin | BerriesOut of stock -
Makicuna Blend
Cupping Score86.25Processing MethodVarietalSidra, Typica Mejorado, Caturra, BourbonMain Flavour NotesBerry | Citric | CaramelIn stock- 5
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