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Best 1 Onyx Coffee Lab - Geometry Blend
Onyx Coffee Lab - Geometry Blend
From $24.00

Onyx Coffee Lab's Geometry blend is widely considered the gold standard for modern espresso and filter coffee. By blending high-quality seasonal lots, they create a profile that is consistently sweet,...

10.0 Brilliant
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2 Intelligentsia Coffee
Intelligentsia Coffee
From $18.95/12oz bag

Intelligentsia is a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement, known for its rigorous direct-trade sourcing practices and commitment to quality. They maintain a comprehensive cupping program to evaluat...

9.5 Brilliant
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3 Burlap & Barrel
Burlap & Barrel
From $12/spice

Burlap & Barrel stands out for its commitment to sourcing unique, single-origin spices directly from farmers around the world. They prioritize quality and flavor, often offering heirloom varieties not...

9.5 Brilliant
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4 Coffee Collective - Kieni
Coffee Collective - Kieni

The Coffee Collective, based in Copenhagen, is world-renowned for their direct trade model and exceptional roasting precision. Their Kieni Kenyan coffee is a perennial favorite, known for its intense,...

9.5 Brilliant
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5 Askinosie Chocolate
Askinosie Chocolate

Askinosie Chocolate, based in Missouri, is a pioneer in direct trade practices, working directly with cacao farmers to ensure fair compensation and sustainable farming methods. They source beans from...

8.8 Very Good
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6 Rishi Tea
Rishi Tea

Rishi Tea is a US-based company specializing in organic and ethically sourced teas. They prioritize direct trade relationships with farmers, ensuring fair prices and sustainable farming practices. Ris...

8.7 Very Good
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7 Counter Culture Centennial
Counter Culture Centennial

Counter Cultures Centennial is a Guatemalan Arabica bean processed using a honey method, resulting in a unique sweetness and complexity. The medium roast highlights floral aromas and a balanced acidit...

8.7 Very Good
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8 Marou
Marou

Marou is a Vietnamese craft chocolate maker committed to direct trade relationships with cacao farmers. They source beans exclusively from the Mekong Delta region, highlighting the unique terroir of V...

8.7 Very Good
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9 MatchaBar Ceremonial Grade Matcha
MatchaBar Ceremonial Grade Matcha

MatchaBar has popularized matcha in the US with its focus on lattes and accessible branding. Their Ceremonial Grade Matcha is sourced from Uji, Japan, and offers a sweeter flavor profile than some tra...

8.5 Very Good
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10 Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Stumptown Coffee Roasters, originating in Portland, Oregon, has significantly influenced the specialty coffee scene. They are renowned for their meticulous roasting techniques, emphasizing nuanced fla...

8.5 Very Good
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11 Kotn
Kotn

Kotn sources 100% Egyptian cotton directly from farmers in the Nile Delta, practicing a direct-trade model that ensures fair prices and sustainable farming practices. They prioritize ethical manufactu...

8.4 Very Good
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12 Askinosie
Askinosie

Askinosie Chocolate, based in Missouri, is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker committed to direct trade relationships with cocoa farmers. They pay farmers a premium price for their beans and work with them...

8.2 Very Good
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13 Firetree Chocolate
Firetree Chocolate

Firetree Chocolate, based in the UK, is dedicated to sourcing cacao directly from smallholder farmers in Madagascar. They focus on single-origin beans and employ a meticulous roasting process to bring...

8.2 Very Good
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14 Yunomi - Organic Matcha
Yunomi - Organic Matcha

Yunomi offers a carefully selected Organic Matcha sourced directly from small farms in Uji, Japan, emphasizing a direct-trade model. They prioritize sustainable farming practices and quality control,...

8.2 Very Good
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15 Askinosie Chocolate 70% Dark Chocolate
Askinosie Chocolate 70% Dark Chocolate

Askinosie Chocolate, based in Missouri, is known for its direct-trade relationships with cacao farmers. Their 70% Dark Chocolate offers a complex and smooth flavor profile, often highlighting the uniq...

8.2 Very Good
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16 Equal Exchange Organic Coffee
Equal Exchange Organic Coffee

Equal Exchange is a worker-owned cooperative committed to fair trade and sustainable practices. Their organic coffee is sourced directly from small-scale farmer cooperatives, ensuring fair prices and...

8.2 Very Good
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17 Sey Coffee
Sey Coffee

Sey Coffee, based in New York City, is a roaster known for its direct trade relationships and seasonal coffee offerings. They prioritize roasting consistency and strive to deliver a consistently high-...

8.1 Very Good
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18 Four Barrel Coffee
Four Barrel Coffee

Four Barrel Coffee, based in San Francisco, is known for its direct trade relationships and experimental processing methods. They prioritize quality and offer a curated selection of coffees. Four Barr...

7.8 Good
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19 Yunomi Matcha
Yunomi Matcha

Yunomi Matcha focuses on direct trade relationships with farmers in Uji, Japan, ensuring fair prices and sustainable practices. Their ceremonial-grade matcha is shade-grown and processed with care. Yu...

7.8 Good
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20 Angels Rest Coffee
Angels Rest Coffee

Angels Rest Coffee is a small-batch roaster offering a subscription service with a focus on single-origin and blended coffees. They prioritize direct trade relationships with farmers and offer organic...

7.6 Good
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21 Stumptown Hairless Instant Coffee
Stumptown Hairless Instant Coffee

Stumptown Hairless Instant Coffee is a single-origin Ethiopian coffee known for its delicate and floral aroma. This medium-roast coffee offers a smooth and balanced flavor profile. Stumptown emphasize...

7.5 Good
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22 Ascension Coffee Organic Espresso
Ascension Coffee Organic Espresso

Ascension Coffee's Organic Espresso is a single-origin, 100% organic Arabica bean, roasted to a medium profile. It delivers a bright, berry-flavored espresso with a clean finish. Ascension Coffee emph...

7.4 Good
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23 Black Sheep Coffee
Black Sheep Coffee

Black Sheep Coffee, based in London, focuses on serving specialty-grade coffee sourced directly from farmers. They emphasize minimalist store designs and sustainable practices. Black Sheep Coffee aims...

7.1 Good
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