93 coffee bean reviews

Best Coffee Beans 2026

Find the best coffee beans for espresso, filter and cold brew, from single origins to house blends. The bag says less than it seems to, so each coffee is compared on whether a roast date is printed, how openly its sourcing is described and what it costs per kilo.

How we rate coffee beans : the 6 criteria behind every score on this page.

Our pick

· research-based, chosen for a reason, not a rating
Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend
★ Editor’s pick
Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend

people who want apple + raw sugar from a direct trade roaster

8.5From $18.50
Read review →
Unless…
…you want it cheap
Black Rifle Tactisquatch Roast2.5

Least expensive here, at $14.99.

The best coffee beans, ranked

scored on what the maker publishesOpen a row for the score working
  1. 1IntelligentsiaEl Gallo Blend$44.75/kg8.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo9.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$44.75
    Score8.5
    Box priceFrom $18.50
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginMexico
    Read the Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend review →
  2. 2IntelligentsiaOrganic Black Cat Espresso$44.75/kg8.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo9.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$44.75
    Score8.5
    Box priceFrom $18.50
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Berry
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginEthiopia, Mexico
    Read the Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso review →
  3. 3IntelligentsiaOrganic French Roast Blend$44.75/kg8.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo9.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$44.75
    Score8.5
    Box priceFrom $18.50
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginNicaragua
    Read the Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend review →
  4. 4IntelligentsiaOrganic Decaf House Blend$46.08/kg8.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.7
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$46.08
    Score8.3
    Box priceFrom $18.50
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginMexico
    Read the Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend review →
  5. 5IntelligentsiaIllumination Blend$49.38/kg8.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$49.38
    Score8.1
    Box priceFrom $20
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Berry
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginEthiopia, Mexico
    Read the Intelligentsia Illumination Blend review →
  6. 6IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Analog Espresso$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso review →
  7. 7IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Classic Espresso$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesBerry, Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, Costa Rica
    Read the Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso review →
  8. 8IntelligentsiaEl Diablo Blend$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginGuatemala
    Read the Intelligentsia El Diablo Blend review →
  9. 9IntelligentsiaEl Gato Blend$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, Costa Rica
    Read the Intelligentsia El Gato Blend review →
  10. 10IntelligentsiaFrequency Blend$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, El Salvador
    Read the Intelligentsia Frequency Blend review →
  11. 11IntelligentsiaHouse Blend$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesStone fruit to Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, Honduras
    Read the Intelligentsia House Blend review →
  12. 12IntelligentsiaSublunar Espresso$42.55/kg8.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$42.55
    Score8.0
    Box priceFrom $17.50
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Intelligentsia Sublunar Espresso review →
  13. 13IntelligentsiaDecaf Black Cat Espresso$46.08/kg7.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo8.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$46.08
    Score7.8
    Box priceFrom $18.50
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Intelligentsia Decaf Black Cat Espresso review →
  14. 14Death WishBlueberry CoffeeFrom $19.997.7

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo10.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$19.99
    Score7.7
    Tasting NotesBerry to Spice
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginIndia, Peru
    Read the Death Wish Blueberry Coffee review →
  15. 15Death WishDark RoastFrom $18.137.4

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo10.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.13
    Score7.4
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginPeru to Ethiopia
    Read the Death Wish Dark Roast review →
  16. 16IntelligentsiaEthiopia Ayla Bombe SOE$62.17/kg7.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo6.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$62.17
    Score7.1
    Box priceFrom $24
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Stone fruit
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginEthiopia
    Price per Kilo62.17USD/kg
    Read the Intelligentsia Ethiopia Ayla Bombe SOE review →
  17. 17StumptownFounder's Blend Medium Roast7.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score7.1
    Tasting NotesCreamy, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginCentral America, South America
    Read the Stumptown Founder's Blend Medium Roast review →
  18. 18StumptownHair Bender Medium Roast7.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score7.1
    Tasting NotesCitrus, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginLatin America to Africa
    Read the Stumptown Hair Bender Medium Roast review →
  19. 19StumptownHomestead Blend Medium Roast7.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score7.1
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginCentral America to East Africa
    Read the Stumptown Homestead Blend Medium Roast review →
  20. 20IntelligentsiaHonduras La Tortuga Geisha$91.27/kg6.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.1
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link4.5
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$91.27
    Score6.8
    Box priceFrom $30
    Tasting NotesCitrus, Berry
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHonduras
    Read the Intelligentsia Honduras La Tortuga Geisha review →
  21. 21StumptownFrench Roast Dark Roast6.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
    no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.8
    Tasting NotesSpice, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Stumptown French Roast Dark Roast review →
  22. 22IntelligentsiaCold Coffee Blend$57.32/kg6.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo6.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$57.32
    Score6.6
    Box priceFrom $23.50
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginColombia
    Read the Intelligentsia Cold Coffee Blend review →
  23. 23IntelligentsiaSummer Solstice Blend$77.60/kg6.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link4.8
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$77.60
    Score6.5
    Box priceFrom $30
    Tasting NotesCitrus, Berry
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginColombia to Kenya
    Read the Intelligentsia Summer Solstice Blend review →
  24. 24OriginAtlas Decaf6.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    price in GBP, not scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.3
    Tasting NotesStone fruit to Caramel & toffee
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginColombia
    Read the Origin Atlas Decaf review →
  25. 25OriginChilamate 15 Year Mierisch Anniversary6.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    price in GBP, not scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.3
    Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginNicaragua
    Read the Origin Chilamate 15 Year Mierisch Anniversary review →
  26. 26VolcanicaCosta Rica Tarrazu Original6.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.2
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.2
    Tasting NotesStone to Tropical fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginCosta Rica
    Read the Volcanica Costa Rica Tarrazu Original review →
  27. 27VolcanicaTanzania Peaberry Mount Kilimanjaro6.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.2
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.2
    Tasting NotesBerry to Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginTanzania
    Read the Volcanica Tanzania Peaberry Mount Kilimanjaro review →
  28. 28VolcanicaMonsoon Malabar AA Indian Coffee6.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.0
    Tasting NotesSpice to Smoky
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginIndia
    Read the Volcanica Monsoon Malabar AA Indian Coffee review →
  29. 29VolcanicaSumatra Mandheling Organic6.0

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score6.0
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Berry
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginIndonesia
    Read the Volcanica Sumatra Mandheling Organic review →
  30. 30Peet'sBig Bang Medium Roast5.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention10.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.8
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Malt & bread
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginAfrica/Arabia, Americas
    Read the Peet's Big Bang Medium Roast review →
  31. 31Peet'sMajor Dickason's Blend5.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention10.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.8
    Tasting NotesEarthy & woody, Spice
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginAmericas, Indo-Pacific
    Read the Peet's Major Dickason's Blend review →
  32. 32Koa CoffeeKa'u Private Reserve Medium Roast$176.37/kg5.7

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link2.2
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$176.37
    Score5.7
    Box priceFrom $80
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Spice
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Ka'u Private Reserve Medium Roast review →
  33. 33Koa CoffeeKona Natural Medium Roast$176.37/kg5.7

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link2.2
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$176.37
    Score5.7
    Box priceFrom $42
    Tasting NotesBerry
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Kona Natural Medium Roast review →
  34. 34Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Dark Roast$170.86/kg5.7

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link2.3
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$170.86
    Score5.7
    Box priceFrom $42
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Private Reserve Dark Roast review →
  35. 35Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Medium Roast$170.86/kg5.7

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link2.3
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$170.86
    Score5.7
    Box priceFrom $42
    Tasting NotesCreamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Private Reserve Medium Roast review →
  36. 36Death WishMedium RoastFrom $39.745.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo6.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$39.74
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesStone fruit, Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Death Wish Medium Roast review →
  37. 37Kicking Horse454 Horse Power Dark Roast5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesEarthy & woody
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Kicking Horse 454 Horse Power Dark Roast review →
  38. 38Kicking HorseGrizzly Claw Dark Roast5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Kicking Horse Grizzly Claw Dark Roast review →
  39. 39Kicking HorseHappy Camper Medium Roast5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesCreamy to Nutty
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Kicking Horse Happy Camper Medium Roast review →
  40. 40Kicking HorseKick Ass Dark Roast5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesSmoky
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Kicking Horse Kick Ass Dark Roast review →
  41. 41Kicking HorseThree Sisters Medium Roast5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesBerry to Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Kicking Horse Three Sisters Medium Roast review →
  42. 42Koa CoffeeEstate Medium Roast$194.00/kg5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link2.0
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$194.00
    Score5.6
    Box priceFrom $46
    Tasting NotesCitrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Estate Medium Roast review →
  43. 43Koa CoffeeGrande Domaine Vienna Roast$197.31/kg5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link2.0
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$197.31
    Score5.6
    Box priceFrom $48
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Grande Domaine Vienna Roast review →
  44. 44LavazzaDolcevita Classico5.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesNutty
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginSouth America, Africa
    Read the Lavazza Dolcevita Classico review →
  45. 45IntelligentsiaFruit Bat Espresso$77.60/kg5.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link3.6
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo4.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$77.60
    Score5.5
    Box priceFrom $30
    Tasting NotesCitrus, Berry
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginEthiopia, Kenya
    Read the Intelligentsia Fruit Bat Espresso review →
  46. 46LavazzaQualita Rossa5.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.5
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginSouth America to Southeast Asia
    Read the Lavazza Qualita Rossa review →
  47. 47Death WishValhalla Java Odinforce5.4

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.4
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginIndonesia
    Read the Death Wish Valhalla Java Odinforce review →
  48. 48Koa CoffeePeaberry Dark Roast$248.02/kg5.4

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link1.6
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$248.02
    Score5.4
    Box priceFrom $60
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Peaberry Dark Roast review →
  49. 49Koa CoffeePeaberry Medium Roast$248.02/kg5.4

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kiloweakest link1.6
    carries 14 of the 35.7 points scored
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$248.02
    Score5.4
    Box priceFrom $60
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Peaberry Medium Roast review →
  50. 50LavazzaGran Riserva5.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.2
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Nutty
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Lavazza Gran Riserva review →
  51. 51LavazzaSuper Crema5.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.2
    Tasting NotesCreamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Lavazza Super Crema review →
  52. 52VolcanicaLow Acid Coffee Blend5.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
    roast date printed only
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6
    altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scored
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score5.1
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Nutty
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Volcanica Low Acid Coffee Blend review →
  53. 53LavazzaTop Class Coffee4.4

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.0
    no price published
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    PricePricing N/A
    Score4.4
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Spice
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginColombia to Java
    Read the Lavazza Top Class Coffee review →
  54. 54Cooper's CaskEthiopia Decaf$35.25/kg4.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score4.3
    Box priceFrom $24.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Herbal
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginEthiopia
    Read the Cooper's Cask Ethiopia Decaf review →
  55. 55Cooper's CaskGuatemala Cold Brew$35.25/kg4.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score4.3
    Box priceFrom $19.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginGuatemala
    Read the Cooper's Cask Guatemala Cold Brew review →
  56. 56Cooper's CaskPeruvian Cold Brew$35.25/kg4.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score4.3
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginPeru
    Read the Cooper's Cask Peruvian Cold Brew review →
  57. 57Cooper's CaskSumatra Dark Roast$35.25/kg4.3

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo5.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score4.3
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesEarthy & woody
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginSumatra
    Read the Cooper's Cask Sumatra Dark Roast review →
  58. 58Cooper's CaskColombia Cold Brew$33.05/kg3.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.7
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$33.05
    Score3.8
    Box priceFrom $19.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginColombia
    Read the Cooper's Cask Colombia Cold Brew review →
  59. 59Cooper's CaskColombian Dark Roast$33.05/kg3.8

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.7
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$33.05
    Score3.8
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginColombia
    Read the Cooper's Cask Colombian Dark Roast review →
  60. 60Cooper's CaskBrazil Medium Dark Roast Espresso$35.25/kg3.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score3.6
    Box priceFrom $19.95
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Cooper's Cask Brazil Medium Dark Roast Espresso review →
  61. 61Cooper's CaskCosta Rica Decaf$35.25/kg3.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score3.6
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginCosta Rica
    Read the Cooper's Cask Costa Rica Decaf review →
  62. 62Cooper's CaskEthiopia Bold Light Roast$35.25/kg3.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score3.6
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Berry
    Roast LevelLight
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginEthiopia
    Read the Cooper's Cask Ethiopia Bold Light Roast review →
  63. 63Cooper's CaskKenya AA Medium Dark Roast$35.25/kg3.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score3.6
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesStone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginKenya
    Read the Cooper's Cask Kenya AA Medium Dark Roast review →
  64. 64Cooper's CaskRwanda Medium Roast$35.25/kg3.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score3.6
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Spice
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginRwanda
    Read the Cooper's Cask Rwanda Medium Roast review →
  65. 65Cooper's CaskTanzania Peaberry Medium Light Roast$35.25/kg3.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo4.4
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.25
    Score3.6
    Box priceFrom $18.95
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Winey & barrel-aged
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginTanzania
    Read the Cooper's Cask Tanzania Peaberry Medium Light Roast review →
  66. 66Cooper's CaskBourbon Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Winey & barrel-aged
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginColombia
    Read the Cooper's Cask Bourbon Barrel Aged review →
  67. 67Cooper's CaskCabernet Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesBerry, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginCosta Rica
    Read the Cooper's Cask Cabernet Barrel Aged review →
  68. 68Cooper's CaskChardonnay Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesStone fruit to Floral
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginKenya
    Read the Cooper's Cask Chardonnay Barrel Aged review →
  69. 69Cooper's CaskMalt Whiskey Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginSumatra
    Read the Cooper's Cask Malt Whiskey Barrel Aged review →
  70. 70Cooper's CaskPinot Noir Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesBerry to Creamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginRwanda
    Read the Cooper's Cask Pinot Noir Barrel Aged review →
  71. 71Cooper's CaskRum Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Earthy & woody
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginRwanda
    Read the Cooper's Cask Rum Barrel Aged review →
  72. 72Cooper's CaskRye Whiskey Barrel Aged$61.71/kg2.9

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$61.71
    Score2.9
    Box priceFrom $29.95
    Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginEthiopia
    Read the Cooper's Cask Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged review →
  73. 73Black RifleAK-Espresso Roast$35.27/kg2.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo3.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.27
    Score2.6
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Nutty
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle AK-Espresso Roast review →
  74. 74Black RifleBeyond Black Roast$35.27/kg2.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo3.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.27
    Score2.6
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Smoky
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Beyond Black Roast review →
  75. 75Black RifleGunship Roast$35.27/kg2.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo3.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.27
    Score2.6
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesMalt & bread to Citrus
    Roast LevelLight
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Gunship Roast review →
  76. 76Black RifleJust Black Roast$35.27/kg2.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo3.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.27
    Score2.6
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Just Black Roast review →
  77. 77Black RifleSilencer Smooth Roast$35.27/kg2.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo3.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$35.27
    Score2.6
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Chocolate
    Roast LevelLight
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Silencer Smooth Roast review →
  78. 78Cooper's CaskLion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast$58.64/kg2.6

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.3
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$58.64
    Score2.6
    Box priceFrom $19.95
    Tasting NotesSpice, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo58.64USD/kg
    Read the Cooper's Cask Lion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast review →
  79. 79Black RifleLoyal Spirit Roast$37.21/kg2.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$37.21
    Score2.5
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Berry
    Roast LevelLight
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo37.21USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Loyal Spirit Roast review →
  80. 80Black RifleTactisquatch Roast$37.21/kg2.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$37.21
    Score2.5
    Box priceFrom $14.99
    Tasting NotesBerry to Citrus
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo37.21USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Tactisquatch Roast review →
  81. 81Cooper's Cask14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast$64.52/kg2.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$64.52
    Score2.5
    Box priceFrom $21.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo64.52USD/kg
    Read the Cooper's Cask 14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast review →
  82. 82Cooper's CaskRed Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast$64.52/kg2.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$64.52
    Score2.5
    Box priceFrom $21.95
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo64.52USD/kg
    Read the Cooper's Cask Red Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast review →
  83. 83IntelligentsiaHonduras La Tortuga Anacafe 14$126.26/kg2.5

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.0
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo1.3
    Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$126.26
    Score2.5
    Box priceFrom $25
    Tasting NotesTropical fruit, Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHonduras
    Read the Intelligentsia Honduras La Tortuga Anacafe 14 review →
  84. 84Black RifleBlackbeard's Delight Roast$49.94/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$49.94
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesNutty, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Blackbeard's Delight Roast review →
  85. 85Black RifleCoffee or Die Roast$49.94/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$49.94
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Coffee or Die Roast review →
  86. 86Black RifleDark Chocolate Roast$51.28/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$51.28
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $15.99
    Tasting NotesChocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo51.28USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Dark Chocolate Roast review →
  87. 87Black RifleFit Fuel Blend$49.94/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$49.94
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Malt & bread
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Fit Fuel Blend review →
  88. 88Black RifleFool's Gold Irish Cream$52.88/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$52.88
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $17.99
    Tasting NotesCreamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo52.88USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Fool's Gold Irish Cream review →
  89. 89Black RifleFreedom Roast$49.94/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$49.94
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $16.99
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Freedom Roast review →
  90. 90Black RiflePumpkin Spice Roast$52.88/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$52.88
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $17.99
    Tasting NotesSpice
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo52.88USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Pumpkin Spice Roast review →
  91. 91Black RifleSalty Caramel Roast$51.28/kg2.2

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo2.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$51.28
    Score2.2
    Box priceFrom $15.99
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo51.28USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Salty Caramel Roast review →
  92. 92Black RifleBourbon Roast$57.70/kg2.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo1.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$57.70
    Score2.1
    Box priceFrom $17.99
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Creamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo57.70USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Bourbon Roast review →
  93. 93Black RifleMaple Pecan$57.70/kg2.1

    How it scored

    Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
    roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scored
    Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
    altitude and varietals not published
    Value Per Kilo1.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price per kg$57.70
    Score2.1
    Box priceFrom $17.99
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Nutty
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Price per Kilo57.70USD/kg
    Read the Black Rifle Maple Pecan review →
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$42.55
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How to choose a coffee bean

Coffee is the only thing on this site you buy again next month. A grinder is a decision you make once; a bag is a decision you make forty times a year, which is why a few cents a cup and a fortnight of staleness matter more here than any single spec does on a machine.

Where the 100 points go

All rating rules →

4 of the 6 criteria are explained below; the rest link to how they are scored.

0pointsNot scored

Taste and roast consistency, which carry no number

Taste is the heaviest criterion in the category, weighted at 28 out of 100, and roast consistency, whether the same bag tastes the same twice, is weighted at 12. Nobody publishes a figure for either, and a proxy built out of roast level would be a guess wearing a score. Both show a dash rather than a zero on every coffee page, and their weight comes out of the total instead of counting against the coffee.

20/ 100Freshness & Roast Date Transparency

Freshness is 20 points, and the roast date is most of it

Coffee is at its best somewhere between three days and about a month after roasting. A best-before date twelve months out tells you nothing about where in that window your bag sits, and a supermarket bag has usually spent months of it on a pallet. Specialty roasters print a roast date. Large brands mostly do not.

A printed roast date

The largest share of the criterion. It is the difference between knowing and hoping.

More than a best-before date

A bag that only carries a best-before date scores lower than one that says when it was roasted.

Shipped within three days of roasting

Full points; more than two weeks scores least.

A one-way valve

It lets roasting gas out without letting air in.

16/ 100Sourcing Transparency & Ethics

Sourcing is 16 points

A roaster who names the farm usually has a reason to, which makes this a quality question as well as an ethical one.

The origin, altitude and varietals named

Each earns points on its own, and together they tell you the coffee came from somewhere in particular.

The farm or co-op named

It earns points beyond the country.

Certifications and direct trade

Two or more certifications score full points, and direct trade earns its own share.

Single origin or blend

A single origin scores a little above a blend here, though neither is better in the cup. A single origin tastes of somewhere and rewards filter brewing; a blend is built to taste the same every time and suits espresso and milk.

14/ 100Value Per Kilo

Value per kilo is 14 points

A 250 g bag at $18 and a 907 g bag at $42 look like the big one is the expensive one. Per kilo they are $72 and $46. Every coffee page shows price per kilo beside the bag price, and the score compares it with the rest of the category, not the bag price, because bag sizes here run from 283 g to a kilo. A coffee needs a published price and at least three rivals to be scored on it.

The same arithmetic shows what pods cost. Black Rifle's AK Espresso, sold as beans and as K-Cups by the same roaster:

  • 5 lb bag works out at about $0.53 a cup
  • 12 oz bag about $0.75 a cup
  • 50-count K-Cup box about $0.86 a cup
  • 12-count K-Cup box about $1.08 a cup

Identical coffee. The pod is roughly double the bag, and buying the largest bag rather than the smallest saves about 29 percent.

10/ 100Packaging & Freshness Retention

Packaging is 10 points

A one-way valve

Half of this criterion, because without one a bag is either stale or bulging.

A tin or a valve bag

They score above a plain bag or a box.

A bag of more than 500 g250 g

Full points on size; 250 g or less scores least.

Before you buy

Flavoured coffee and tasting notes are two different things

A Kenyan tastes of citrus because of where it grew and how it was processed. A salted caramel coffee tastes of salted caramel because flavouring was added after roasting. Both are legitimate, and someone shopping for one is very often avoiding the other, so here they are separate: tasting notes describe the coffee, added flavour describes what was put on it. Flavoured coffee also tends to cost more per kilo than the same roaster's plain line.

Before you buy

Whole bean if you can, ground if you will actually drink it

Ground coffee stales in days rather than weeks, so whole bean is better if you own a grinder. If you do not, buying ground is a better decision than buying beans you will not grind. Where a roaster sells both, our pages say so, and the price is usually identical.

Reading on coffee beans

What to know before you pick one.

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    Two species grow nearly all the coffee in the world. They differ in the plant, the climate they need, the caffeine they carry and the cup they make, and most bags only tell you about one of them.

  • How Decaf Coffee Is Made

    Caffeine comes out of the bean before it is roasted, using water, carbon dioxide or a solvent. The method changes the flavour, the label and the question people ask most about decaf.

  • Coffee Wine: What Is Actually Sold Under the Name

    There is no single drink called coffee wine. The name covers wines infused with coffee, coffee aged in wine barrels with no alcohol at all, and a few drinks that are not wine in the first place.

  • Canned Coffee Drinks, Explained by Type

    Canned coffee started in Japan in 1969 and now covers milky coffee, black coffee, cold brew, nitro and energy drinks. The type on the can tells you most of what you need to know.

Coffee bean FAQs

How long does coffee stay fresh after roasting?

Roughly three days to a month for whole bean, and a few days once ground. That window is why a printed roast date matters more than a best before date: a best before twelve months out cannot tell you where in the window your bag sits. Coffee does not become unsafe after that, it just flattens out and loses the aromatics that made it worth buying.

Are K-Cups more expensive than buying coffee beans?

Yes, and by roughly double. Comparing one roaster's identical coffee, a 50-count K-Cup box works out around $0.86 a cup against about $0.53 for the same coffee in a 5 lb bag. The convenience is real and so is the cost. If you have settled on pods, the larger boxes are meaningfully cheaper per cup than the 12-count.

What is the difference between flavoured coffee and tasting notes?

Tasting notes describe flavours the coffee already has from where it grew and how it was processed, so a Kenyan may read as citrus without anything being added. Flavoured coffee has had flavouring applied after roasting, which is how you get pumpkin spice or salted caramel. We keep them as separate filters, because someone shopping for one is usually avoiding the other.

Should I buy whole bean or ground coffee?

Whole bean if you own a grinder, because ground coffee stales in days rather than weeks. If you do not own one, ground is the better choice: beans you never grind are worse than ground coffee you actually drink. Most roasters charge the same for either, and our pages list every format a coffee is sold in.

Why do some coffees have no taste score?

Because nobody publishes a number for how coffee tastes, and inventing one from the roast level would be a guess dressed up as a measurement. Taste and roast consistency show a dash instead, and their weight is taken out of the total rather than counted against the coffee, so a coffee is never marked down for something that cannot be measured from a spec sheet.

What is the best coffee bean?

Based on our research across the category, Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend is our editor's pick for coffee bean. people who want apple + raw sugar from a direct trade roaster

Is there a cheap coffee bean worth buying?

Black Rifle Tactisquatch Roast is the least expensive we have reviewed in this category at $14.99. Cheapest is not the same as best value: the review says which corners were cut.

How much does a coffee bean cost?

The ones we have reviewed run from about $14.99 to $80. Price tracks build material, capacity and how much of the specification the maker publishes.