Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu vs Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA
The verdict
Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu and Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA score the same, 8.7 out of 10, so the choice is what each is better at rather than which is better.
Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu costs $1 less.
Who each one suits
Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu
Somebody who wants a bright, sweet everyday single origin without paying specialty prices
Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA
Somebody who likes a fruity, tea-like African coffee with the edge taken off the acidity
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu | Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshness & Roast Date Transparency | 20% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Sourcing Transparency & Ethics | 16% | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Value Per Kilo | 14% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Packaging & Freshness Retention | 10% | 8.0 | 8.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $16.99 | $17.99 |
| Cost per kg The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day. | $28.66/kg | $35.27/kg |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu | Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.99 | $17.99 |
| Best for | Somebody who wants a bright, sweet everyday single origin without paying specialty prices | Somebody who likes a fruity, tea-like African coffee with the edge taken off the acidity |
| Body | Mild bodied | Bold bodied |
| Farm Note | Sourced from small micro mills and traditional cooperatives in Tarrazu, not named. | Grown by Bungoma County smallholders with generally fewer than 200 trees each, delivered to cooperative mills that are not named. |
| Growing Region | Tarrazu | Bungoma County |
| Origin | Costa Rica | Kenya |
| Price per kg | 28.66 USD | 35.27 USD |
| Processing Method | — | Washed |
| Roast Level | Medium | Medium-dark |
| Tasting Notes | Honey, baker's chocolate, bright | Peach blossom, orange zest, black tea |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu
- +Roasted after you order, with the roast date printed on every bag.
- +Down to $28.66 a kilo in the 5 lb bag, well under most single origins here.
- +Whole bean or three grinds, so it suits any brewer without a grinder.
- +Also sold as dark roast, K-Cup compatible pods, Nespresso Original capsules and green beans.
- −No altitude, process or farm is published, only the region.
- −The roast date is a Julian day number, not a calendar date.
- −No certification beyond OU Kosher, where Volcanica's Tarrazu carries Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance.
Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA
- +AA is Kenya's top screen size grade, and the county is named.
- +Sold in three roasts: this medium-dark, a dark and a light.
- +Roasted to order and dated on the bag.
- +Down to $35.27 a kilo in a 5 lb bag.
- −No altitude, varietal or cooperative name is published.
- −Roasted medium-dark, which mutes some of the brightness Kenyan coffee is prized for.
- −No certification beyond OU Kosher.
Every specification, side by side
| Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu | Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $16.99 | $17.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Somebody who wants a bright, sweet everyday single origin without paying specialty prices | Somebody who likes a fruity, tea-like African coffee with the edge taken off the acidity |
| Specifications | ||
| Bag Sizes | 340 g (12 oz), 907 g (2 lb), 2.27 kg (5 lb) | 340 g (12 oz), 907 g (2 lb), 2.27 kg (5 lb) |
| Best Before Only | ✕ | ✕ |
| Body | Mild bodied | Bold bodied |
| Certifications | OU Kosher | OU Kosher |
| Direct Trade | ✕ | ✕ |
| Farm Note | Sourced from small micro mills and traditional cooperatives in Tarrazu, not named. | Grown by Bungoma County smallholders with generally fewer than 200 trees each, delivered to cooperative mills that are not named. |
| Farm or Cooperative Named | ✕ | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Grind Options | Whole bean, Drip ground, Coarse ground, Fine ground | Whole bean, Drip ground, Coarse ground, Fine ground |
| Growing Region | Tarrazu | Bungoma County |
| Nitrogen Flushed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Origin | Costa Rica | Kenya |
| Packaging Type | Resealable flat-bottom bag | Resealable flat-bottom bag |
| Price per kg | 28.66 USD | 35.27 USD |
| Processing Method | — | Washed |
| Roast Date Note | Roasted to order. The roast date is on a white sticker on the bottom of the bag, as a Julian day number (the day of the year), which Fresh Roasted explain on their FAQ. | Roasted to order. The roast date is on a white sticker on the bottom of the bag, as a Julian day number (the day of the year), which Fresh Roasted explain on their FAQ. |
| Roast Date Printed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roast Level | Medium | Medium-dark |
| Roaster Country | United States | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | US | US |
| Roaster Named | Fresh Roasted Coffee | Fresh Roasted Coffee |
| Seasonal | Year round | Year round |
| Ships Note | Shipped 1-2 days after roasting; orders from Thursday noon are roasted Sunday night and shipped Monday. | Shipped 1-2 days after roasting; orders from Thursday noon are roasted Sunday night and shipped Monday. |
| Ships Note Cost | $7.95 flat under $50, free over $50 after discounts. | $7.95 flat under $50, free over $50 after discounts. |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships Within Days of Roast | 2 | 2 |
| Origin structure | Single origin | Single origin |
| Subscription Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasting Notes | Honey, baker's chocolate, bright | Peach blossom, orange zest, black tea |
| Tasting Notes Note | The "Notes of" line printed on the bag label. | The "Notes of" line printed on the bag label. |
| Whole Bean or Ground | Whole bean, Ground | Whole bean, Ground |
Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu vs Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA: common questions
Which is better, Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu or Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA?
Both score 8.7 out of 10 on the specifications their makers publish, so neither is ahead overall. Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu leads on nothing scored.
Is Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu or Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA cheaper?
Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu starts at $16.99, and Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA at $17.99. Per kg they work out at $28.66/kg and $35.27/kg.
Who is Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu for?
Somebody who wants a bright, sweet everyday single origin without paying specialty prices
Who is Fresh Roasted Coffee Kenya AA for?
Somebody who likes a fruity, tea-like African coffee with the edge taken off the acidity
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