
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 Fruit4kg leftLow Stock -
Midnight Flyer
Cupping Score86.25Processing methodVarietalSL 14 , SL 28Main flavour notesLemon | Lime | Brown Sugar | Black Tea | Tangerine | White Pepper49kg leftIn Stock -
El Jaragual Castillo - Thermal Shock [24]
Cupping Score87.75Processing methodVarietalCastilloMain flavour notesStrawberry Mousse | Floral | Melon | Vanilla0kg 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 Apple0kg leftOut of Stock -
Rwamatamu Centrally Processed [23]
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietalBourbonMain flavour notesMilk Chocolate | Nougat | Maple Syrup9kg leftIn Stock -
A Lel Chaung [23]
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietalCatuaiMain flavour notesRed Berries | Vanilla | Caramel5kg leftLow 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 Grape1kg 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 | Clean1kg leftLow Stock -
Natural Odaco
Cupping Score87.75Processing methodVarietal74158Main flavour notesHerbal | Pineapple | Strawberry | Citrus4kg leftLow Stock -
Khar Taw Natural [23]
Cupping Score86.5Processing methodVarietalSL 34Main flavour notesGrapefruit | Caramel | Honey5kg leftLow Stock -
Rwamatamu Natural
Cupping Score87.0Processing methodVarietalRed BourbonMain flavour notesPeach | Strawberry | Orange | Brown Sugar0kg leftOut of Stock -
Honey Gatta
Cupping Score88.0Processing methodVarietal74158Main flavour notesCaramel | Sugarcane | Vanilla | Floral0kg leftOut of Stock -
El Jaragual Caturra-Colombia Blend
Cupping Score87.75Processing methodVarietalCaturra , ColombiaMain flavour notesPeach | Black Cherry | Red Apple | Creamy0kg leftOut of Stock -
La Estrilla Natural
Cupping Score87.5Processing methodVarietalColombia F8 , Caturra , Castillo , GeishaMain flavour notesPineapple | Panela | Caramel | Tropical Fruits | Passion Fruit0kg leftOut of Stock -
Washed Sidama G2 (Fuara) [23]
Cupping Score86.0Processing methodVarietal74158Main flavour notesClean | Sweet | Bright Acidity | Creamy Body | Chocolate-1kg leftOut of Stock -
Wilton Benitez | Striped Bourbon Washed
Cupping Score88.0Processing methodVarietalStriped BourbonMain flavour notesCitrus | Lemon | Lime | Sprite | Syrupy | Grapefruit | Orange0kg leftOut of Stock -
Honey process Alko Sumatra
Cupping Score87.5Processing methodVarietalAndung Sari , Sigarar UtangMain flavour notesPlum | Pungent | Dark Chocolate | Balsamic0kg leftOut of Stock -
Kedamesa - Negash Abarago
Cupping Score87.25Processing methodVarietal74110 , 74112Main flavour notesBlack Tea | Almond | Plum | Orange0kg leftOut of Stock -
Bukonzo Dream Extended Fermentation
Cupping Score85.75Processing methodVarietalSL 14 , SL 28Main flavour notesLychee | Green Tea | Sugar Cane | Orange49kg leftIn Stock -
Oyugis Extra Special
Cupping Score85.0Processing methodVarietalRuiru 11 , Batian , SL 28 , SL 34Main flavour notesBrown Sugar | Raisin | Walnut0kg leftOut of Stock
Your guide to 85-88 Scoring Coffees
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