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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
Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend
★ Editor’s pick
Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend

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

8.5From $18.50Read review →
Unless…
…you want it cheap

Least expensive here, at $14.99.

…you want the most per dollar

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 working
  1. 1IntelligentsiaEl Gallo Blend8.5

    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 Kilo9.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.50
    Score8.5
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginMexico
    Read the Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend review →
  2. 2IntelligentsiaOrganic Black Cat Espresso8.5

    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 Kilo9.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.50
    Score8.5
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginEthiopia, Mexico
    Read the Intelligentsia Organic Black Cat Espresso review →
  3. 3IntelligentsiaOrganic French Roast Blend8.5

    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 Kilo9.1
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.50
    Score8.5
    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 Blend8.4

    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 Kilo8.8
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.50
    Score8.4
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginMexico
    Read the Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend review →
  5. 5IntelligentsiaIllumination Blend8.2

    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 Kilo8.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$20
    Score8.2
    Tasting NotesCitrus to Berry
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginEthiopia, Mexico
    Read the Intelligentsia Illumination Blend review →
  6. 6IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Analog Espresso8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso review →
  7. 7IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Classic Espresso8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesBerry, Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, Costa Rica
    Read the Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso review →
  8. 8IntelligentsiaEl Diablo Blend8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginGuatemala
    Read the Intelligentsia El Diablo Blend review →
  9. 9IntelligentsiaEl Gato Blend8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, Costa Rica
    Read the Intelligentsia El Gato Blend review →
  10. 10IntelligentsiaFrequency Blend8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, El Salvador
    Read the Intelligentsia Frequency Blend review →
  11. 11IntelligentsiaHouse Blend8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesStone fruit to Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil, Honduras
    Read the Intelligentsia House Blend review →
  12. 12IntelligentsiaSublunar Espresso8.1

    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 Kilo8.9
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$17.50
    Score8.1
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelMedium-dark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Intelligentsia Sublunar Espresso review →
  13. 13IntelligentsiaDecaf Black Cat Espresso7.8

    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 Kilo8.2
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.50
    Score7.8
    Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginBrazil
    Read the Intelligentsia Decaf Black Cat Espresso review →
  14. 14Death WishBlueberry Coffee7.7

    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
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginIndia, Peru
    Read the Death Wish Blueberry Coffee review →
  15. 15Death WishDark Roast7.4

    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 SOE7.1

    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 from$24
    Score7.1
    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 Geisha6.8

    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 from$30
    Score6.8
    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 Blend6.6

    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 from$23.50
    Score6.6
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Stone fruit
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginColombia
    Read the Intelligentsia Cold Coffee Blend review →
  23. 23IntelligentsiaSummer Solstice Blend6.5

    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 from$30
    Score6.5
    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 Earthy & woody
    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 NotesSmooth with a balanced richness
    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 NotesFlavourful, robust and full-bodied, per the maker
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginAmericas, Indo-Pacific
    Read the Peet's Major Dickason's Blend review →
  32. 32Death WishMedium Roast5.7

    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 Kilo6.5
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$39.74
    Score5.7
    Tasting NotesStone fruit, Caramel & toffee
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Death Wish Medium Roast review →
  33. 33Koa CoffeeKa'u Private Reserve Medium Roast5.7

    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 from$80
    Score5.7
    Tasting NotesCreamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Ka'u Private Reserve Medium Roast review →
  34. 34Koa CoffeeKona Natural Medium Roast5.7

    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 from$42
    Score5.7
    Tasting NotesBerry
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Kona Natural Medium Roast review →
  35. 35Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Dark Roast5.7

    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 from$42
    Score5.7
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Private Reserve Dark Roast review →
  36. 36Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Medium Roast5.7

    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 from$42
    Score5.7
    Tasting NotesCreamy
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Private Reserve 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 NotesCaramel & toffee to Chocolate
    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 NotesStone fruit to Nutty
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendBlend
    Read the Kicking Horse Three Sisters Medium Roast review →
  42. 42Koa CoffeeEstate Medium Roast5.6

    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 from$46
    Score5.6
    Tasting NotesCitrus
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Estate Medium Roast review →
  43. 43Koa CoffeeGrande Domaine Vienna Roast5.6

    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 from$48
    Score5.6
    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 Espresso5.5

    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 from$30
    Score5.5
    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 Roast5.4

    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 from$60
    Score5.4
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
    Roast LevelDark
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHawaii
    Read the Koa Coffee Peaberry Dark Roast review →
  49. 49Koa CoffeePeaberry Medium Roast5.4

    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 from$60
    Score5.4
    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 Decaf4.3

    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 Kilo5.3
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$24.95
    Score4.3
    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 Brew4.3

    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 Kilo5.3
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$19.95
    Score4.3
    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 Brew4.3

    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 Kilo5.3
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.95
    Score4.3
    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 Roast4.3

    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 Kilo5.3
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$18.95
    Score4.3
    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 Brew3.8

    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 from$19.95
    Score3.8
    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 Roast3.8

    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 from$18.95
    Score3.8
    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 Espresso3.6

    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 from$19.95
    Score3.6
    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 Decaf3.6

    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 from$18.95
    Score3.6
    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 Roast3.6

    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 from$18.95
    Score3.6
    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 Roast3.6

    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 from$18.95
    Score3.6
    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 Roast3.6

    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 from$18.95
    Score3.6
    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 Roast3.6

    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 from$18.95
    Score3.6
    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 Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    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 Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    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 Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    Tasting NotesStone fruit, Floral
    Roast LevelMedium
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginKenya
    Read the Cooper's Cask Chardonnay Barrel Aged review →
  69. 69Cooper's CaskMalt Whiskey Barrel Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    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 Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    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 Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    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 Aged2.9

    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 from$29.95
    Score2.9
    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 Roast2.6

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.6
    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 Roast2.6

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.6
    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 Roast2.6

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.6
    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 Roast2.6

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.6
    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 Roast2.6

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.6
    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 Roast2.6

    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 from$19.95
    Score2.6
    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 Roast2.5

    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 Kilo3.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$16.99
    Score2.5
    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 Roast2.5

    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 Kilo3.0
    Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
    bag size only
    Price from$14.99
    Score2.5
    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 Roast2.5

    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 from$21.95
    Score2.5
    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 Roast2.5

    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 from$21.95
    Score2.5
    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 142.5

    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 from$25
    Score2.5
    Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Citrus
    Roast LevelMedium-light
    Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
    OriginHonduras
    Read the Intelligentsia Honduras La Tortuga Anacafe 14 review →
  84. 84Black RifleBlackbeard's Delight Roast2.2

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.2
    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 Roast2.2

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.2
    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 Roast2.2

    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 from$15.99
    Score2.2
    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 Blend2.2

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.2
    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 Cream2.2

    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 from$17.99
    Score2.2
    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 Roast2.2

    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 from$16.99
    Score2.2
    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 Roast2.2

    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 from$17.99
    Score2.2
    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 Roast2.2

    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 from$15.99
    Score2.2
    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 Roast2.1

    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 from$17.99
    Score2.1
    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 Pecan2.1

    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 from$17.99
    Score2.1
    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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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.

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.