Coffee Beans
Roasters and beans compared on roast-date transparency, sourcing and price per kilo rather than on the adjectives on the bag.
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
people who want apple + raw sugar from a direct trade roaster
8.1 out of 10 at $17.50, the best rating-to-price ratio here.
The best coffee beans, ranked
scored on what the maker publishes · open a row for the working1
IntelligentsiaEl Gallo Blend8.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo9.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.50Score8.5Tasting NotesChocolate to Stone fruitRoast LevelMedium-lightSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginMexicoRead the Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend review →2
IntelligentsiaOrganic Black Cat Espresso8.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo9.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.50Score8.5Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Stone fruitRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginEthiopia, MexicoRead the Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso review →3
IntelligentsiaOrganic French Roast Blend8.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo9.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.50Score8.5Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to ChocolateRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginNicaraguaRead the Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend review →4
IntelligentsiaOrganic Decaf House Blend8.4How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.8Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.50Score8.4Tasting NotesChocolate to Caramel & toffeeRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginMexicoRead the Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend review →5
IntelligentsiaIllumination Blend8.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$20Score8.2Tasting NotesCitrus to BerryRoast LevelMedium-lightSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginEthiopia, MexicoRead the Intelligentsia Illumination Blend review →6
IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Analog Espresso8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesChocolate to CreamyRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazilRead the Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso review →7
IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Classic Espresso8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesBerry, CitrusRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazil, Costa RicaRead the Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso review →8
IntelligentsiaEl Diablo Blend8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesChocolate, BerryRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginGuatemalaRead the Intelligentsia El Diablo Blend review →9
IntelligentsiaEl Gato Blend8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruitRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazil, Costa RicaRead the Intelligentsia El Gato Blend review →10
IntelligentsiaFrequency Blend8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesBerry to ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazil, El SalvadorRead the Intelligentsia Frequency Blend review →11
IntelligentsiaHouse Blend8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesStone fruit to Caramel & toffeeRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazil, HondurasRead the Intelligentsia House Blend review →12
IntelligentsiaSublunar Espresso8.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.50Score8.1Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, ChocolateRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazilRead the Intelligentsia Sublunar Espresso review →13
IntelligentsiaDecaf Black Cat Espresso7.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo8.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.50Score7.8Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruitRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginBrazilRead the Intelligentsia Decaf Black Cat Espresso review →14
Death WishBlueberry Coffee7.7How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo10.0Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$19.99Score7.7Roast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginIndia, PeruRead the Death Wish Blueberry Coffee review →15
Death WishDark Roast7.4How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo10.0Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.13Score7.4Tasting NotesChocolate, BerryRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginPeru to EthiopiaRead the Death Wish Dark Roast review →16
IntelligentsiaEthiopia Ayla Bombe SOE7.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo6.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$24Score7.1Tasting NotesCitrus to Stone fruitSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginEthiopiaPrice per Kilo62.17USD/kgRead the Intelligentsia Ethiopia Ayla Bombe SOE review →17
StumptownFounder's Blend Medium Roast7.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link5.0no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore7.1Tasting NotesCreamy, ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginCentral America, South AmericaRead the Stumptown Founder's Blend Medium Roast review →18
StumptownHair Bender Medium Roast7.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link5.0no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore7.1Tasting NotesCitrus, ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginLatin America to AfricaRead the Stumptown Hair Bender Medium Roast review →19
StumptownHomestead Blend Medium Roast7.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link5.0no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore7.1Tasting NotesChocolate to CitrusRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginCentral America to East AfricaRead the Stumptown Homestead Blend Medium Roast review →20
IntelligentsiaHonduras La Tortuga Geisha6.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics7.1altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link4.5carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$30Score6.8Tasting NotesCitrus, BerryRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHondurasRead the Intelligentsia Honduras La Tortuga Geisha review →21
StumptownFrench Roast Dark Roast6.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link5.0no price publishedcarries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.8Tasting NotesSpice, ChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Stumptown French Roast Dark Roast review →22
IntelligentsiaCold Coffee Blend6.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo6.0Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$23.50Score6.6Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Stone fruitRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginColombiaRead the Intelligentsia Cold Coffee Blend review →23
IntelligentsiaSummer Solstice Blend6.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link4.8carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$30Score6.5Tasting NotesCitrus, BerryRoast LevelMedium-lightSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginColombia to KenyaRead the Intelligentsia Summer Solstice Blend review →24
OriginAtlas Decaf6.3How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0price in GBP, not scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.3Tasting NotesStone fruit to Caramel & toffeeSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginColombiaRead the Origin Atlas Decaf review →25
OriginChilamate 15 Year Mierisch Anniversary6.3How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0price in GBP, not scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.3Tasting NotesStone fruit to ChocolateSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginNicaraguaRead the Origin Chilamate 15 Year Mierisch Anniversary review →26
VolcanicaCosta Rica Tarrazu Original6.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics8.2altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.2Tasting NotesStone to Tropical fruitRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginCosta RicaRead the Volcanica Costa Rica Tarrazu Original review →27
VolcanicaTanzania Peaberry Mount Kilimanjaro6.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics8.2altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.2Tasting NotesBerry to CitrusRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginTanzaniaRead the Volcanica Tanzania Peaberry Mount Kilimanjaro review →28
VolcanicaMonsoon Malabar AA Indian Coffee6.0How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.0Tasting NotesSpice to Earthy & woodyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginIndiaRead the Volcanica Monsoon Malabar AA Indian Coffee review →29
VolcanicaSumatra Mandheling Organic6.0How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore6.0Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to BerryRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginIndonesiaRead the Volcanica Sumatra Mandheling Organic review →30
Peet'sBig Bang Medium Roast5.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention10.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.8Tasting NotesSmooth with a balanced richnessRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginAfrica/Arabia, AmericasRead the Peet's Big Bang Medium Roast review →31
Peet'sMajor Dickason's Blend5.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention10.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.8Tasting NotesFlavourful, robust and full-bodied, per the makerRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginAmericas, Indo-PacificRead the Peet's Major Dickason's Blend review →32
Death WishMedium Roast5.7How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo6.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$39.74Score5.7Tasting NotesStone fruit, Caramel & toffeeRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Death Wish Medium Roast review →33
Koa CoffeeKa'u Private Reserve Medium Roast5.7How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link2.2carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$80Score5.7Tasting NotesCreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Ka'u Private Reserve Medium Roast review →34
Koa CoffeeKona Natural Medium Roast5.7How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link2.2carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$42Score5.7Tasting NotesBerryRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Kona Natural Medium Roast review →35
Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Dark Roast5.7How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link2.3carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$42Score5.7Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, ChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Private Reserve Dark Roast review →36
Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Medium Roast5.7How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link2.3carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$42Score5.7Tasting NotesCreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Private Reserve Medium Roast review →37
Kicking Horse454 Horse Power Dark Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.6Tasting NotesEarthy & woodyRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Kicking Horse 454 Horse Power Dark Roast review →38
Kicking HorseGrizzly Claw Dark Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.6Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Kicking Horse Grizzly Claw Dark Roast review →39
Kicking HorseHappy Camper Medium Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.6Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Kicking Horse Happy Camper Medium Roast review →40
Kicking HorseKick Ass Dark Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.6Tasting NotesSmokyRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Kicking Horse Kick Ass Dark Roast review →41
Kicking HorseThree Sisters Medium Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.6Tasting NotesStone fruit to NuttyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Kicking Horse Three Sisters Medium Roast review →42
Koa CoffeeEstate Medium Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link2.0carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$46Score5.6Tasting NotesCitrusRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Estate Medium Roast review →43
Koa CoffeeGrande Domaine Vienna Roast5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link2.0carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$48Score5.6Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Grande Domaine Vienna Roast review →44
LavazzaDolcevita Classico5.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.6Tasting NotesNuttyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginSouth America, AfricaRead the Lavazza Dolcevita Classico review →45
IntelligentsiaFruit Bat Espresso5.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link3.6altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo4.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$30Score5.5Tasting NotesCitrus, BerryRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginEthiopia, KenyaRead the Intelligentsia Fruit Bat Espresso review →46
LavazzaQualita Rossa5.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.5Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginSouth America to Southeast AsiaRead the Lavazza Qualita Rossa review →47
Death WishValhalla Java Odinforce5.4How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.4Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginIndonesiaRead the Death Wish Valhalla Java Odinforce review →48
Koa CoffeePeaberry Dark Roast5.4How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link1.6carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$60Score5.4Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, ChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Peaberry Dark Roast review →49
Koa CoffeePeaberry Medium Roast5.4How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kiloweakest link1.6carries 14 of the 35.7 points scoredPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$60Score5.4Tasting NotesCaramel & toffeeRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHawaiiRead the Koa Coffee Peaberry Medium Roast review →50
LavazzaGran Riserva5.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.2Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, NuttyRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Lavazza Gran Riserva review →51
LavazzaSuper Crema5.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.2Tasting NotesCreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Lavazza Super Crema review →52
VolcanicaLow Acid Coffee Blend5.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0roast date printed onlySourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 35.7 points scoredValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore5.1Tasting NotesChocolate, NuttyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendRead the Volcanica Low Acid Coffee Blend review →53
LavazzaTop Class Coffee4.4How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.0no price publishedPackaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPricePricing N/AScore4.4Tasting NotesChocolate, SpiceRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendOriginColombia to JavaRead the Lavazza Top Class Coffee review →54
Cooper's CaskEthiopia Decaf4.3How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.3Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$24.95Score4.3Tasting NotesChocolate to HerbalRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginEthiopiaRead the Cooper's Cask Ethiopia Decaf review →55
Cooper's CaskGuatemala Cold Brew4.3How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.3Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$19.95Score4.3Tasting NotesChocolate to CitrusRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginGuatemalaRead the Cooper's Cask Guatemala Cold Brew review →56
Cooper's CaskPeruvian Cold Brew4.3How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.3Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score4.3Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to CitrusRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginPeruRead the Cooper's Cask Peruvian Cold Brew review →57
Cooper's CaskSumatra Dark Roast4.3How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo5.3Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score4.3Tasting NotesEarthy & woodyRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginSumatraRead the Cooper's Cask Sumatra Dark Roast review →58
Cooper's CaskColombia Cold Brew3.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.7Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$19.95Score3.8Tasting NotesChocolate, BerryRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginColombiaRead the Cooper's Cask Colombia Cold Brew review →59
Cooper's CaskColombian Dark Roast3.8How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.7Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score3.8Tasting NotesChocolate, BerryRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginColombiaRead the Cooper's Cask Colombian Dark Roast review →60
Cooper's CaskBrazil Medium Dark Roast Espresso3.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.4Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$19.95Score3.6Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to CitrusRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginBrazilRead the Cooper's Cask Brazil Medium Dark Roast Espresso review →61
Cooper's CaskCosta Rica Decaf3.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.4Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score3.6Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginCosta RicaRead the Cooper's Cask Costa Rica Decaf review →62
Cooper's CaskEthiopia Bold Light Roast3.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.4Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score3.6Tasting NotesCitrus to BerryRoast LevelLightSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginEthiopiaRead the Cooper's Cask Ethiopia Bold Light Roast review →63
Cooper's CaskKenya AA Medium Dark Roast3.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.4Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score3.6Tasting NotesStone fruitRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginKenyaRead the Cooper's Cask Kenya AA Medium Dark Roast review →64
Cooper's CaskRwanda Medium Roast3.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.4Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score3.6Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, SpiceRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginRwandaRead the Cooper's Cask Rwanda Medium Roast review →65
Cooper's CaskTanzania Peaberry Medium Light Roast3.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo4.4Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$18.95Score3.6Tasting NotesCitrus to Winey & barrel-agedRoast LevelMedium-lightSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginTanzaniaRead the Cooper's Cask Tanzania Peaberry Medium Light Roast review →66
Cooper's CaskBourbon Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesChocolate to Winey & barrel-agedRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginColombiaRead the Cooper's Cask Bourbon Barrel Aged review →67
Cooper's CaskCabernet Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesBerry, ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginCosta RicaRead the Cooper's Cask Cabernet Barrel Aged review →68
Cooper's CaskChardonnay Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesStone fruit, FloralRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginKenyaRead the Cooper's Cask Chardonnay Barrel Aged review →69
Cooper's CaskMalt Whiskey Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Caramel & toffeeRoast LevelMedium-darkSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginSumatraRead the Cooper's Cask Malt Whiskey Barrel Aged review →70
Cooper's CaskPinot Noir Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesBerry to CreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginRwandaRead the Cooper's Cask Pinot Noir Barrel Aged review →71
Cooper's CaskRum Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Earthy & woodyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginRwandaRead the Cooper's Cask Rum Barrel Aged review →72
Cooper's CaskRye Whiskey Barrel Aged2.9How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.5Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$29.95Score2.9Tasting NotesStone fruit to ChocolateRoast LevelMedium-lightSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginEthiopiaRead the Cooper's Cask Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged review →73
Black RifleAK-Espresso Roast2.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.6Tasting NotesCitrus to NuttyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo35.27USD/kgRead the Black Rifle AK-Espresso Roast review →74
Black RifleBeyond Black Roast2.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.6Tasting NotesChocolate to SmokyRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo35.27USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Beyond Black Roast review →75
Black RifleGunship Roast2.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.6Tasting NotesMalt & bread to CitrusRoast LevelLightSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo35.27USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Gunship Roast review →76
Black RifleJust Black Roast2.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.6Tasting NotesChocolate to CreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo35.27USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Just Black Roast review →77
Black RifleSilencer Smooth Roast2.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.6Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to ChocolateRoast LevelLightSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo35.27USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Silencer Smooth Roast review →78
Cooper's CaskLion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast2.6How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.3Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$19.95Score2.6Tasting NotesSpice, ChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo58.64USD/kgRead the Cooper's Cask Lion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast review →79
Black RifleLoyal Spirit Roast2.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.0Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.5Tasting NotesCitrus to BerryRoast LevelLightSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo37.21USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Loyal Spirit Roast review →80
Black RifleTactisquatch Roast2.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo3.0Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$14.99Score2.5Tasting NotesBerry to CitrusRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo37.21USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Tactisquatch Roast review →81
Cooper's Cask14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast2.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$21.95Score2.5Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo64.52USD/kgRead the Cooper's Cask 14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast review →82
Cooper's CaskRed Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast2.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$21.95Score2.5Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo64.52USD/kgRead the Cooper's Cask Red Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast review →83
IntelligentsiaHonduras La Tortuga Anacafe 142.5How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics5.0altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo1.3Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0bag size onlyPrice from$25Score2.5Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, CitrusRoast LevelMedium-lightSingle Origin or BlendSingle originOriginHondurasRead the Intelligentsia Honduras La Tortuga Anacafe 14 review →84
Black RifleBlackbeard's Delight Roast2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.2Tasting NotesNutty, ChocolateRoast LevelDarkSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo49.94USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Blackbeard's Delight Roast review →85
Black RifleCoffee or Die Roast2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.2Tasting NotesChocolate to CreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo49.94USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Coffee or Die Roast review →86
Black RifleDark Chocolate Roast2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$15.99Score2.2Tasting NotesChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo51.28USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Dark Chocolate Roast review →87
Black RifleFit Fuel Blend2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.2Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Malt & breadRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo49.94USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Fit Fuel Blend review →88
Black RifleFool's Gold Irish Cream2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.99Score2.2Tasting NotesCreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo52.88USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Fool's Gold Irish Cream review →89
Black RifleFreedom Roast2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.2Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$16.99Score2.2Tasting NotesChocolate to SpiceRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo49.94USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Freedom Roast review →90
Black RiflePumpkin Spice Roast2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.99Score2.2Tasting NotesSpiceRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo52.88USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Pumpkin Spice Roast review →91
Black RifleSalty Caramel Roast2.2How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo2.1Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$15.99Score2.2Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, ChocolateRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo51.28USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Salty Caramel Roast review →92
Black RifleBourbon Roast2.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo1.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.99Score2.1Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to CreamyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo57.70USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Bourbon Roast review →93
Black RifleMaple Pecan2.1How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0roast date printed onlycarries 20 of the 35.7 points scoredSourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5altitude and varietals not publishedValue Per Kilo1.9Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0bag size onlyPrice from$17.99Score2.1Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, NuttyRoast LevelMediumSingle Origin or BlendBlendPrice per Kilo57.70USD/kgRead the Black Rifle Maple Pecan review →
More coffee beans guides
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 pence a cup and a fortnight of staleness matter more here than any single spec does on a machine.
Roast date is the one thing worth checking first
We give freshness 20 points out of 100, second only to taste, and most of that rides on a single question: does the bag carry a roast date at all?
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. A printed roast date is the difference between knowing and hoping, and it costs the roaster nothing but honesty.
Specialty roasters print it. Large brands mostly do not. That gap is visible in the freshness score on every page here.
Price per kilo, because bag price is not comparable
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, and the small bag is half as much coffee again in cost.
Every coffee page on this site shows price per kilo alongside the bag price, and a table of every format the roaster sells with the price of each. It is the same arithmetic you would do yourself at the shelf, done once and shown.
Pods cost about twice as much per cup
The most useful number that comparison produces. Taking 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.
That is not an argument against pods. It is an argument for knowing what the convenience costs, and for buying the biggest box rather than the smallest if you have settled on pods anyway.
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 actively avoiding the other.
Most sites list them together, which makes both lists useless. Here they are separate: tasting notes describe the coffee, added flavour describes what was put on it. Filter by either.
Flavoured coffee also tends to cost more per kilo than the same roaster's plain line, which is worth knowing before you decide the flavour is free.
What we cannot score, and say so
Two of the six criteria carry no number on any page: taste and roast consistency. Nobody publishes a figure for either, and a proxy built out of roast level would be a guess wearing a score.
Those criteria show a dash rather than a zero, and their weight comes out of the total instead of counting against the coffee. A page that scored a coffee badly for something nobody measures would be worse than useless.
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, and a decent burr grinder is the cheapest large upgrade available to most people.
Where a roaster sells both, our pages say so, and the price is usually identical.
Single origin or blend
A single origin comes from one country, often one farm, and tastes of somewhere. A blend is built to taste the same every time. Neither is better. Blends suit espresso and milk drinks, where consistency matters more than character; single origins reward filter brewing, where there is nothing to hide behind.
Sourcing carries 16 points here, and it rewards the roasters willing to name the farm, the process and the altitude rather than stopping at a country.
Reading on coffee beans
What to know before you pick one.
- What Is Torrefacto Coffee?
Sugar added to the beans during roasting, where it caramelises and then burns. A Spanish tradition born of scarcity that never went away.
- Café de Olla: Mexico's Clay Pot Coffee
Coffee simmered with unrefined cane sugar and cinnamon in an earthenware pot. The clay is not decoration, and the sugar goes in before brewing.
- Chicory Coffee: What It Is and Why It Stayed
A roasted root that was a wartime substitute and became a preference. No caffeine, and a flavour that is genuinely its own rather than an imitation.
- Does Coffee Lose Caffeine Over Time?
Barely. Caffeine is one of the most stable things in the bean, which is why stale coffee tastes worse without hitting any softer.
Frequently asked
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.