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Sodoi Coffee Tasting House

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Sodoi Coffee Tasting House; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsSodoi Coffee Tasting HouseCalifornia coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Sodoi Coffee Tasting House is a Berkeley-based roastery and cafe that prioritizes the educational aspect of coffee consumption. By utilizing a dedicated pourover bar, the shop encourages customers to appreciate the natural flavors of the bean without additives. The space is designed as a welcoming, industrial-chic environment that serves as both a destination for coffee aficionados and a quiet hub for students.

Ownership
Sodoi Coffee Tasting House is an independent, family-owned business founded by entrepreneur Jae Chung.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its 'tasting house' format, which emphasizes coffee as an elevated experience rather than a commodity. It is recognized for its focus on manual brewing methods, specifically the Hario V60 pourover, and its role as a community-oriented study space near the UC Berkeley campus.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes a serious sourcing program and industry expertise, but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on its website. Its offerings generally focus on single-origin coffees prepared via pourover.
Notable coffees
  • — Magic of Arashiyama
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Sodoi Coffee Tasting House

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 30, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes a serious sourcing program, it does not publish a list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level transparency details on its public-facing website.

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