Fresh Roasted Coffee vs Peet's Coffee

The verdict

Fresh Roasted Coffee and Peet's Coffee, compared on every specification their makers publish.

Who each one suits

Fresh Roasted Coffee

Somebody who wants single origins roasted to order, dated on the bag, at supermarket-adjacent prices

Peet's Coffee

Dark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly statedNot publicly stated

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Fresh Roasted CoffeePeet's Coffee
Based inCentral Pennsylvania, United StatesEmeryville, California, United States
Best forSomebody who wants single origins roasted to order, dated on the bag, at supermarket-adjacent pricesDark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks
What sets it apart—Alfred Peet's dark roasting style, which is where American speciality coffee started
Coffees Reviewed113
OriginIndonesia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Honduras, TanzaniaIndonesia, Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Kenya, Nicaragua
Price per Kg Range24.25 to 35.27—
Price per kg24.25 USD—
Processing MethodWet-hulled, Monsooned, Washed—
Roast Date Printed✓—
Roast LevelsLight, Medium, Medium-darkMedium, Dark
Roaster CityCentral PennsylvaniaEmeryville, California
Ships toUSUS, worldwide
Ships to Note—Ships internationally by USPS only; international subscriptions do not get free shipping.
Subscription Available✓✓
Tasting NotesChocolate, Caramel & toffee, Citrus, Creamy, Berry, SpiceChocolate, Citrus, Spice, Caramel & toffee, Nutty, Berry

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Fresh Roasted Coffee
  • +Every order roasted after you place it and shipped one to two days later.
  • +The roast date is printed on every bag.
  • +Large bags bring single origins under $36 a kilo.
  • +The same coffees as K-Cup compatible pods and Nespresso Original capsules.
  • −Little origin detail on most coffees: region yes, farm and altitude rarely.
  • −The roast date is a Julian day number.
  • −Few certifications beyond Kosher outside its organic line.
Full Fresh Roasted Coffee review →
Peet's Coffee
  • +Published grind guidance across methods, fine for espresso through to coarse as sea salt for cold brew
  • +100% arabica across the range, in 298g to 510g bags
  • +Both ground and whole bean versions of the same blend, so the choice is yours
  • −Three coffees reviewed, the smallest range here
  • −No certifications: the sourcing claim is that Peet's is actively engaged in driving positive impact, with nothing behind it
  • −No origin countries and no roast date published
Full Peet's Coffee review →

Every specification, side by side

Fresh Roasted CoffeePeet's Coffee
The maker
Based inCentral Pennsylvania, United StatesEmeryville, California, United States
Who it suits
Best forSomebody who wants single origins roasted to order, dated on the bag, at supermarket-adjacent pricesDark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks
What sets it apart—Alfred Peet's dark roasting style, which is where American speciality coffee started
Specifications
Coffees Reviewed113
Flavoured LineNoneNone
Gift Sets Reviewed00
OriginIndonesia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Honduras, TanzaniaIndonesia, Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Kenya, Nicaragua
Price per Kg Range24.25 to 35.27—
Price per kg24.25 USD—
Processing MethodWet-hulled, Monsooned, Washed—
Roast Date Printed✓—
Roast LevelsLight, Medium, Medium-darkMedium, Dark
Roaster CityCentral PennsylvaniaEmeryville, California
Roaster CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Roaster Country CodeUSUS
Ships toUSUS, worldwide
Ships to Note—Ships internationally by USPS only; international subscriptions do not get free shipping.
Subscription Available✓✓
Tasting NotesChocolate, Caramel & toffee, Citrus, Creamy, Berry, SpiceChocolate, Citrus, Spice, Caramel & toffee, Nutty, Berry

Fresh Roasted Coffee vs Peet's Coffee: common questions

Is Fresh Roasted Coffee or Peet's Coffee cheaper?

Fresh Roasted Coffee starts at Not publicly stated, and Peet's Coffee at Not publicly stated.

Who is Fresh Roasted Coffee for?

Somebody who wants single origins roasted to order, dated on the bag, at supermarket-adjacent prices

Who is Peet's Coffee for?

Dark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks

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