Best Third Wave

Tim Wendelboe is a legendary name in the specialty coffee world. His roasting philosophy is centered on purity, aiming to let the bean speak for itself with minimal intervention. The results are incre...

Intelligentsia Coffee has long been a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement, known for its unwavering commitment to direct trade relationships and exceptional roasting quality. They meticulously so...

George Howell is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable figures in the coffee industry. His roastery focuses on transparency and education, providing deep insights into the origin and proces...

While a staple in the industry, Counter Culture remains a top choice for their transparency and commitment to quality. They provide extensive information on every coffee they source, including produce...

Stumptown Coffee Roasters provides small batch, single-origin coffee beans roasted in the Northwest. Known for their direct-trade relationships and craft roasting style, these dark-chocolate flavored...

Intelligentsia is highly regarded for sourcing beans from high-altitude farms, which naturally boosts acidity and complexity. Their Ethiopian and Kenyan offerings are particularly noteworthy, providin...

Passenger Coffee is a Pennsylvania-based coffee roastery recognized for its commitment to transparency and quality. They specialize in meticulously crafted, light-roast coffees sourced through direct...

Stumptown remains a commercial giant, known for its deep, satisfying roast profiles that appeal to a massive customer base. Their beans are engineered for reliability in high-volume settings, deliveri...

Blue Bottle is synonymous with clean, bright, and minimalist coffee experiences. Their beans are roasted to highlight the inherent, delicate characteristics of the bean's origin, resulting in exceptio...

When Counter Culture highlights a specific single-origin lot, it represents the pinnacle of their sourcing efforts. These beans are often micro-lots from specific farms, allowing the roaster to showca...

Sweet Maria excels at creating perfectly balanced, highly drinkable blends that appeal to a wide gourmet audience while maintaining artisan quality. Their roasters are known for their ability to harmo...

Atlas Coffee Roasters is a rapidly growing D2C brand specializing in meticulously sourced and expertly roasted specialty coffee beans. They focus on direct trade relationships with farmers, ensuring f...

Peet's Coffee Big Bang pods, compatible with Keurig machines, offer a surprisingly sophisticated single-serve experience. This dark roast delivers a bold, smoky flavor with notes of dark chocolate an...