Tasting notes

Coffee with chocolate notes

The most common note in roasted coffee and the least specific, which is why it is worth reading past it: milk chocolate points at a medium roast with sweetness left in, dark chocolate and cocoa at a darker one where the sugars have gone bitter. Almost always a roast character rather than something the farm put there.

123 products

The best coffee with chocolate notes, ranked

ranked by the average score of each roaster's coffeesOpen a row for details

1Fresh Roasted CoffeeOrganic Honduran Marcala$28.66/kg$28.66/kgFrom $14.999.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link7.9
varietals not published; altitude not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$28.66
Score9.3
Box priceFrom $14.99
Tasting NotesNutty to Citrus
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginHonduras
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Organic Honduran Marcala review →
2Fresh Roasted CoffeeTanzanian Peaberry Aviv Estate$28.66/kg$28.66/kgFrom $14.999.0
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$28.66
Score9.0
Box priceFrom $14.99
Tasting NotesTropical fruit to Chocolate
Roast LevelLight
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginTanzania
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Tanzanian Peaberry Aviv Estate review →
3CartographOrganic Instant Coffee Packets 50ctPricing N/A8.9
How it scored
Process & Cup Quality10.0
Convenience & Format8.5
Sourcing Transparencyweakest link5.0
roaster or process partner named and direct trade not publishedcarries 18 of the 69.5 points scored
Packaging & Shelf Life10.0
resealable not published
PricePricing N/A
Score8.9
Tasting NotesChocolate, Spice
Roast LevelMedium
Read the Cartograph Organic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct review →
4Fresh Roasted CoffeeOrganic Bali Blue Moon$30.86/kg$30.86/kgFrom $17.998.9
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.4
varietals not published; altitude not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$30.86
Score8.9
Box priceFrom $17.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginIndonesia
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Organic Bali Blue Moon review →
5Fresh Roasted CoffeeOrganic Sumatra Water-Processed Decaf$33.06/kg$33.06/kgFrom $18.998.9
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.4
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$33.06
Score8.9
Box priceFrom $18.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Earthy & woody
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginIndonesia
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Organic Sumatra Water-Processed Decaf review →
6United StatesFresh Roasted Coffee11 coffees8.8
Coffees reviewed11
Average score8.8
Price per kilofrom $24.25
Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
OriginIndonesia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Honduras, Tanzania
Price per Kilo24.25USD/kg
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee review →
7EquatorJaguar Espresso$45.86/kg$45.86/kgFrom $19.508.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link7.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.7
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$45.86
Score8.7
Box priceFrom $19.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Nutty
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginHonduras, Indonesia
Read the Equator Jaguar Espresso review →
8Fresh Roasted CoffeeCosta Rican Tarrazu$28.66/kg$28.66/kgFrom $16.998.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.4
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$28.66
Score8.7
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginCosta Rica
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Costa Rican Tarrazu review →
9Fresh Roasted CoffeeGuatemala Huehuetenango$28.66/kg$28.66/kgFrom $14.998.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.4
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$28.66
Score8.7
Box priceFrom $14.99
Tasting NotesBerry to Spice
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginGuatemala
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Guatemala Huehuetenango review →
10Fresh Roasted CoffeeIndian Monsoon Malabar$26.45/kg$26.45/kgFrom $14.998.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.4
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$26.45
Score8.7
Box priceFrom $14.99
Tasting NotesChocolate, Creamy
Roast LevelLight
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginIndia
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Indian Monsoon Malabar review →
11Fresh Roasted CoffeeSumatra Mandheling$28.66/kg$28.66/kgFrom $15.998.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.4
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$28.66
Score8.7
Box priceFrom $15.99
Tasting NotesChocolate, Earthy & woody
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginIndonesia
Read the Fresh Roasted Coffee Sumatra Mandheling review →
12Equator50/50 Blend$47.07/kg$47.07/kgFrom $208.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link7.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.4
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$47.07
Score8.6
Box priceFrom $20
Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginMexico to Indonesia
Read the Equator 50/50 Blend review →
13EquatorFrench Roast Blend$46.52/kg$46.52/kgFrom $19.758.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link7.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.5
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$46.52
Score8.6
Box priceFrom $19.75
Tasting NotesChocolate to Nutty
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginNicaragua
Read the Equator French Roast Blend review →
14EquatorMocha Java Blend$47.07/kg$47.07/kgFrom $208.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link7.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.4
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$47.07
Score8.6
Box priceFrom $20
Tasting NotesChocolate to Berry
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginEthiopia to Indonesia
Read the Equator Mocha Java Blend review →
15IntelligentsiaEl Gallo Blend$44.75/kg$44.75/kgFrom $18.508.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$44.75
Score8.6
Box priceFrom $18.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Stone fruit
Roast LevelMedium-light
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginMexico
Read the Intelligentsia El Gallo Blend review →
16IntelligentsiaOrganic French Roast Blend$44.75/kg$44.75/kgFrom $18.508.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$44.75
Score8.6
Box priceFrom $18.50
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginNicaragua
Read the Intelligentsia Organic French Roast Blend review →
17MondoSingle-Serve Coffee Bags$1.65/cup$1.65/cupFrom $32.998.6
How it scored
Brew Quality & Dose10.0
Freshness & The Bag9.2
Value per Cup8.0
Convenience & Steepweakest link7.0
carries 18 of the 100 points scored
Sourcing Transparency8.0
Price per cup$1.65
Score8.6
Box priceFrom $32.99
Tasting NotesNutty to Caramel & toffee
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendFive single origins
OriginBrazil to Honduras
Read the Mondo Single-Serve Coffee Bags review →
18EquatorBlend$43.54/kg$43.54/kgFrom $18.508.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$43.54
Score8.5
Box priceFrom $18.50
Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Spice
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginIndonesia to Guatemala
Read the Equator Blend review →
19EquatorDipsea Espresso$42.33/kg$42.33/kgFrom $188.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo9.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.33
Score8.5
Box priceFrom $18
Tasting NotesChocolate to Berry
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil to Colombia
Read the Equator Dipsea Espresso review →
20EquatorSunnyside Breakfast Blend$42.33/kg$42.33/kgFrom $188.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo9.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.33
Score8.5
Box priceFrom $18
Tasting NotesChocolate to Nutty
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginGuatemala to Brazil
Read the Equator Sunnyside Breakfast Blend review →
21EquatorTigerwalk Espresso$43.54/kg$43.54/kgFrom $18.508.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$43.54
Score8.5
Box priceFrom $18.50
Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginColombia to Ethiopia
Read the Equator Tigerwalk Espresso review →
22IntelligentsiaOrganic Decaf House Blend$46.08/kg$46.08/kgFrom $18.508.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.8
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.5
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$46.08
Score8.5
Box priceFrom $18.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Caramel & toffee
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginMexico
Read the Intelligentsia Organic Decaf House Blend review →
23EquatorCoffees13 coffees8.4
Coffees reviewed13
Average score8.4
Price per kilofrom $42.33
Tasting NotesChocolate to Nutty
OriginColombia, Indonesia, Kenya, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, Ethiopia
Price per Kilo43.54USD/kg
Read the Equator Coffees review →
24IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Analog Espresso$42.55/kg$42.55/kgFrom $17.508.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.55
Score8.4
Box priceFrom $17.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil
Read the Intelligentsia Black Cat Analog Espresso review →
25IntelligentsiaEl Diablo Blend$42.55/kg$42.55/kgFrom $17.508.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.55
Score8.4
Box priceFrom $17.50
Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginGuatemala
Read the Intelligentsia El Diablo Blend review →
26IntelligentsiaEl Gato Blend$42.55/kg$42.55/kgFrom $17.508.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.55
Score8.4
Box priceFrom $17.50
Tasting NotesChocolate, Stone fruit
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil, Costa Rica
Read the Intelligentsia El Gato Blend review →
27IntelligentsiaFrequency Blend$42.55/kg$42.55/kgFrom $17.508.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.55
Score8.4
Box priceFrom $17.50
Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil, El Salvador
Read the Intelligentsia Frequency Blend review →
28IntelligentsiaSublunar Espresso$42.55/kg$42.55/kgFrom $17.508.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$42.55
Score8.4
Box priceFrom $17.50
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil
Read the Intelligentsia Sublunar Espresso review →
29EquatorDecaf Espresso$45.86/kg$45.86/kgFrom $19.508.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.3
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$45.86
Score8.3
Box priceFrom $19.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Nutty
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil, Colombia
Read the Equator Decaf Espresso review →
30EquatorEye of the Tiger Espresso$45.86/kg$45.86/kgFrom $19.508.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link6.1
altitude and varietals not scoredcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.3
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$45.86
Score8.3
Box priceFrom $19.50
Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium-light
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginCosta Rica, Rwanda
Read the Equator Eye of the Tiger Espresso review →
31IntelligentsiaInstant Espresso Black Cat Classic$2.60/cup$2.60/cupFrom $138.2
How it scored
Process & Cup Quality10.0
Convenience & Format7.5
Sourcing Transparencyweakest link2.7
roaster or process partner named and direct trade not scoredcarries 18 of the 69.5 points scored
Packaging & Shelf Life10.0
resealable not scored
Price per cup$2.60
Score8.2
Box priceFrom $13
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Intelligentsia Instant Espresso Black Cat Classic review →
32IntelligentsiaDecaf Black Cat Espresso$46.08/kg$46.08/kgFrom $18.508.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link5.7
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo8.1
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$46.08
Score8.1
Box priceFrom $18.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Stone fruit
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil
Read the Intelligentsia Decaf Black Cat Espresso review →
33United StatesIntelligentsia Coffee20 coffees7.9
Coffees reviewed20
Average score7.9
Price per kilofrom $42.55
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Stone fruit
OriginBrazil, Mexico, Ethiopia, Honduras, Costa Rica, Kenya, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Colombia
Price per Kilo42.55USD/kg
Read the Intelligentsia Coffee review →
34JotOriginal Ultra Coffee Concentrate$1.90/cup$1.90/cupFrom $26.607.8
How it scored
Process & Cup Quality9.0
Convenience & Formatweakest link6.5
carries 20 of the 69.5 points scored
Sourcing Transparency7.7
direct trade not published; roaster or process partner named not scored
Packaging & Shelf Life6.7
resealable not published
Price per cup$1.90
Score7.8
Box priceFrom $26.60
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginPeru, Colombia, Honduras
Read the Jot Original Ultra Coffee Concentrate review →
35OriginAtlas DecafPricing N/A7.8
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9
varietals not published; altitude not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.8
Tasting NotesStone fruit to Caramel & toffee
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginColombia
Read the Origin Atlas Decaf review →
36OriginBeija FlorPricing N/A7.8
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.8
Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginBrazil
Read the Origin Beija Flor review →
37OriginCaxambu Shipped by SailPricing N/A7.8
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.8
Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginBrazil
Read the Origin Caxambu Shipped by Sail review →
38OriginChilamate 15 Year Mierisch AnniversaryPricing N/A7.8
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.9
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.8
Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginNicaragua
Read the Origin Chilamate 15 Year Mierisch Anniversary review →
39United KingdomOrigin Coffee9 coffees7.6
Coffees reviewed9
Average score7.6
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
OriginBrazil, Kenya, Colombia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South America, Central America
Read the Origin Coffee review →
40OriginStrongholdPricing N/A7.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.2
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.6
Tasting NotesChocolate, Caramel & toffee
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginBrazil to Papua New Guinea
Read the Origin Stronghold review →
41EquatorFrench Laundry Blend$51.15/kg$51.15/kgFrom $21.757.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo7.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$51.15
Score7.5
Box priceFrom $21.75
Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginEthiopia to Colombia
Read the Equator French Laundry Blend review →
42MozzaAurora Blend Coffee Bags$1.90/cup$1.90/cupFrom $9.507.5
How it scored
Brew Quality & Dose10.0
Freshness & The Bag6.8
Value per Cupweakest link5.5
carries 18 of the 100 points scored
Convenience & Steep7.0
Sourcing Transparency7.0
Price per cup$1.90
Score7.5
Box priceFrom $9.50
Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginColombia, Guatemala
Read the Mozza Aurora Blend Coffee Bags review →
43San Francisco BayOneCUP 100% Colombian$0.64/pod$0.64/pod7.5
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule8.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link6.4
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal7.0
home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
System, Range & Availability7.8
Sourcing & Certification8.4
Price per pod$0.64
Score7.5
Tasting NotesBerry to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginColombia
Read the San Francisco Bay OneCUP 100% Colombian review →
44LavazzaTablì Decaf Tabs$1.00/pod$1.00/podFrom $487.4
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule7.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal10.0
capsule material only
System, Range & Availability9.0
Sourcing & Certification8.4
Price per pod$1.00
Score7.4
Box priceFrom $48
Tasting NotesNutty, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
OriginCentral America, South America
Read the Lavazza Tablì Decaf Tabs review →
45OriginChelangatPricing N/A7.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.4
Tasting NotesCitrus to Chocolate
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginUganda
Read the Origin Chelangat review →
46OriginResolutePricing N/A7.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency10.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
price in GBP, not scoredcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score7.3
Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginNicaragua, Brazil
Read the Origin Resolute review →
47Cooper's CaskSingle Origin Box Set 48oz$62.43/kg$62.43/kgFrom $84.957.2
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range9.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately6.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$62.43
Score7.2
Box priceFrom $84.95
Tasting NotesCitrus to Stone fruit
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginEthiopia, Rwanda, Sumatra, Kenya
Price per Kilo62.43USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz review →
48Cooper's CaskBarrel Aged Box Set 48oz$73.45/kg$73.45/kgFrom $99.957.1
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range8.7
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately6.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$73.45
Score7.1
Box priceFrom $99.95
Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Winey & barrel-aged
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginColombia to Rwanda
Price per Kilo73.45USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set 48oz review →
49NespressoOriginal Ispirazione Firenze Arpeggio$0.90/pod$0.90/pod7.1
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule7.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal8.0
home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
System, Range & Availability8.5
Sourcing & Certification8.1
Price per pod$0.90
Score7.1
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Nespresso Original Ispirazione Firenze Arpeggio review →
50United StatesDeath Wish Dark RoastFrom $18.13From $18.137.0
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo10.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price from$18.13
Score7.0
Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginPeru to Ethiopia
Read the Death Wish Dark Roast review →
51IntelligentsiaInstant Coffee House Blend$2.60/cup$2.60/cupFrom $136.9
How it scored
Process & Cup Quality7.0
Convenience & Format7.5
Sourcing Transparencyweakest link2.7
roaster or process partner named and direct trade not scoredcarries 18 of the 69.5 points scored
Packaging & Shelf Life10.0
resealable not scored
Price per cup$2.60
Score6.9
Box priceFrom $13
Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Intelligentsia Instant Coffee House Blend review →
52United StatesStumptown Coffee Roasters4 coffees6.9
Coffees reviewed4
Average score6.9
Tasting NotesChocolate to Malt & bread
OriginCentral America, South America, Latin America, Indonesia, Africa, East Africa
Read the Stumptown Coffee Roasters review →
53StumptownFounder's Blend Medium RoastPricing N/A6.9
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
no price publishedcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score6.9
Tasting NotesCreamy, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginCentral America, South America
Read the Stumptown Founder's Blend Medium Roast review →
54StumptownHair Bender Medium RoastPricing N/A6.9
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
no price publishedcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score6.9
Tasting NotesCitrus, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginLatin America to Africa
Read the Stumptown Hair Bender Medium Roast review →
55StumptownHomestead Blend Medium RoastPricing N/A6.9
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics7.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
no price publishedcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score6.9
Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginCentral America to East Africa
Read the Stumptown Homestead Blend Medium Roast review →
56TaystBold & Brazen Coffee Pods$1.04/pod$1.04/podFrom $41.656.9
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule7.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal9.0
home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
System, Range & Availability9.0
Sourcing & Certification8.1
Price per pod$1.04
Score6.9
Box priceFrom $41.65
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Tayst Bold & Brazen Coffee Pods review →
57TaystMedium & Magnificent Coffee Pods$1.04/pod$1.04/podFrom $41.656.9
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule7.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link3.6
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal9.0
home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
System, Range & Availability9.0
Sourcing & Certification8.1
Price per pod$1.04
Score6.9
Box priceFrom $41.65
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Tayst Medium & Magnificent Coffee Pods review →
58StarbucksBlonde Espresso Roast Double Espresso for Vertuo$1.62/pod$1.62/pod6.8
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule9.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link2.5
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal8.0
home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
System, Range & Availability7.2
Sourcing & Certification8.4
Price per pod$1.62
Score6.8
Tasting NotesChocolate, Spice
Roast LevelLight, the lightest Starbucks espresso roast
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginLatin America, East Africa
Read the Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast Double Espresso for Vertuo review →
59StumptownFrench Roast Dark RoastPricing N/A6.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link5.0
no price publishedcarries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score6.7
Tasting NotesSpice, Chocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Stumptown French Roast Dark Roast review →
60United StatesDeath Wish Coffee Dark Roast Death Cups$1.00/pod$1.00/pod6.6
How it scored
What Is In The Capsule7.0
Cost Per Cup, and Per Kiloweakest link5.0
carries 22 of the 87.8 points scored
Recycling & Disposal5.0
home compostable and kerbside recyclable not published
System, Range & Availability7.8
Sourcing & Certification8.1
Price per pod$1.00
Score6.6
Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend of Arabica and Robusta
Read the Death Wish Coffee Dark Roast Death Cups review →
61Cooper's CaskBarrel Aged Box Set$88.07/kg$88.07/kgFrom $39.956.5
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range9.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately4.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$88.07
Score6.5
Box priceFrom $39.95
Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Berry
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginColombia to Rwanda
Price per Kilo88.07USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set review →
62Cooper's CaskSingle Origin Box Set$88.07/kg$88.07/kgFrom $39.956.5
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range9.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately4.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$88.07
Score6.5
Box priceFrom $39.95
Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Spice
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginSumatra, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda
Price per Kilo88.07USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set review →
63United StatesDeath Wish Coffee4 coffees6.4
Coffees reviewed4
Average score6.4
Tasting NotesNutty to Chocolate
OriginIndia, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, Ethiopia, Indonesia
Read the Death Wish Coffee review →
64Black RifleComplete Mission Fuel Kit$44.94/kg$44.94/kgFrom $61.166.3
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range8.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$44.94
Score6.3
Box priceFrom $61.16
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Smoky
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
Price per Kilo44.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Complete Mission Fuel Kit review →
65Cooper's CaskCold Brew Box Set$58.72/kg$58.72/kgFrom $39.956.1
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range7.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately5.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$58.72
Score6.1
Box priceFrom $39.95
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginGuatemala to Peru
Price per Kilo58.72USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Cold Brew Box Set review →
66VolcanicaTanzania Peaberry Mount KilimanjaroPricing N/A6.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics8.2
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score6.1
Tasting NotesBerry to Citrus
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginTanzania
Read the Volcanica Tanzania Peaberry Mount Kilimanjaro review →
67Peet'sBig Bang Medium RoastPricing N/A5.9
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention10.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score5.9
Tasting NotesChocolate, Malt & bread
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginAfrica/Arabia, Americas
Read the Peet's Big Bang Medium Roast review →
68United StatesPeet's Coffee2 coffees5.9
Coffees reviewed2
Average score5.9
Tasting NotesChocolate to Berry
OriginIndonesia, Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Kenya, Nicaragua
Read the Peet's Coffee review →
69United StatesVolcanica Coffee5 coffees5.8
Coffees reviewed5
Average score5.8
Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
OriginCosta Rica, India, Indonesia, Tanzania
Read the Volcanica Coffee review →
70CanadaKicking Horse Coffee5 coffees5.7
Coffees reviewed5
Average score5.7
Tasting NotesChocolate to Smoky
Read the Kicking Horse Coffee review →
71Kicking HorseGrizzly Claw Dark RoastPricing N/A5.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score5.7
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Kicking Horse Grizzly Claw Dark Roast review →
72Kicking HorseHappy Camper Medium RoastPricing N/A5.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score5.7
Tasting NotesCreamy to Nutty
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Kicking Horse Happy Camper Medium Roast review →
73Kicking HorseThree Sisters Medium RoastPricing N/A5.7
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score5.7
Tasting NotesBerry to Stone fruit
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Kicking Horse Three Sisters Medium Roast review →
74Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Dark Roast$170.86/kg$170.86/kgFrom $425.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link1.9
carries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$170.86
Score5.6
Box priceFrom $42
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginHawaii
Read the Koa Coffee Private Reserve Dark Roast review →
75Taylors of HarrogateRich Italian Coffee Bags 30ctPricing N/A5.6
How it scored
Brew Quality & Dose5.8
Freshness & The Bagweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 100 points scored
Value per Cup5.0
Convenience & Steep7.0
Sourcing Transparency5.2
PricePricing N/A
Score5.6
Tasting NotesChocolate, Nutty
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Taylors of Harrogate Rich Italian Coffee Bags 30ct review →
76Cooper's CaskBarrel Aged Box Set with Mug$138.01/kg$138.01/kgFrom $46.955.5
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range7.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately3.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$138.01
Score5.5
Box priceFrom $46.95
Tasting NotesEarthy & woody to Chocolate
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginSumatra to Rwanda
Price per Kilo138.01USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug review →
77Cooper's CaskWine Barrel Aged Box Set$102.74/kg$102.74/kgFrom $34.955.5
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range7.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately3.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness10.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$102.74
Score5.5
Box priceFrom $34.95
Tasting NotesBerry to Creamy
Roast LevelVaries by coffee
OriginCosta Rica, Kenya, Rwanda
Price per Kilo102.74USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Wine Barrel Aged Box Set review →
78Death WishValhalla Java OdinforcePricing N/A5.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.7
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score5.5
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginIndonesia
Read the Death Wish Valhalla Java Odinforce review →
79United StatesKoa Coffee8 coffees5.5
Coffees reviewed8
Average score5.5
Price per kilofrom $170.86
Tasting NotesChocolate to Berry
OriginHawaii
Price per Kilo170.86USD/kg
Read the Koa Coffee review →
80Koa CoffeeGrande Domaine Vienna Roast$197.31/kg$197.31/kgFrom $485.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link1.7
carries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$197.31
Score5.5
Box priceFrom $48
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginHawaii
Read the Koa Coffee Grande Domaine Vienna Roast review →
81LavazzaQualita RossaPricing N/A5.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score5.5
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginSouth America to Southeast Asia
Read the Lavazza Qualita Rossa review →
82Koa CoffeePeaberry Dark Roast$248.02/kg$248.02/kgFrom $605.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency7.9
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link1.3
carries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$248.02
Score5.4
Box priceFrom $60
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginHawaii
Read the Koa Coffee Peaberry Dark Roast review →
83Coffee RoastersSpirit Origin Coffee3 coffees5.4
Coffees reviewed3
Average score5.4
Price per kilofrom $56.47
Tasting NotesCitrus to Tropical fruit
OriginHonduras
Price per Kilo56.47USD/kg
Read the Spirit Origin Coffee review →
84United StatesDolly Parton's Cup of Ambition Dark Roast$38.18/kg$38.18/kgFrom $12.995.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link3.6
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo6.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$38.18
Score5.3
Box priceFrom $12.99
Tasting NotesBerry, Chocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo38.18USD/kg
Read the Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition Dark Roast review →
85Dolly Parton's Cup of AmbitionLight Roast$38.18/kg$38.18/kgFrom $12.995.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link3.6
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo6.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$38.18
Score5.3
Box priceFrom $12.99
Tasting NotesCreamy to Chocolate
Roast LevelLight
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo38.18USD/kg
Read the Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition Light Roast review →
86Dolly Parton's Cup of AmbitionMedium Roast$38.18/kg$38.18/kgFrom $12.995.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link3.6
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo6.0
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$38.18
Score5.3
Box priceFrom $12.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Caramel & toffee
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo38.18USD/kg
Read the Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition Medium Roast review →
87United StatesBlack Rifle Dark Roast Bundle$44.94/kg$44.94/kgFrom $45.875.2
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range5.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$44.94
Score5.2
Box priceFrom $45.87
Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
Roast LevelDark
Price per Kilo44.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle review →
88Black RifleFlavored Coffee Bundle$50.75/kg$50.75/kgFrom $47.475.2
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range5.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$50.75
Score5.2
Box priceFrom $47.47
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Price per Kilo50.75USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Flavored Coffee Bundle review →
89Black RifleLight Roast Bundle$44.94/kg$44.94/kgFrom $45.875.2
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range5.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$44.94
Score5.2
Box priceFrom $45.87
Tasting NotesCitrus to Caramel & toffee
Roast LevelLight
Price per Kilo44.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Light Roast Bundle review →
90Black RifleMedium Roast Bundle$44.94/kg$44.94/kgFrom $45.875.2
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range5.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$44.94
Score5.2
Box priceFrom $45.87
Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
Roast LevelMedium
Price per Kilo44.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Medium Roast Bundle review →
91ItalyLavazza5 coffees5.2
Coffees reviewed5
Average score5.2
Tasting NotesChocolate, Spice
OriginSouth America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico, India, Java
Read the Lavazza review →
92Coffee BeansSpirit Origin Montecillos Bourbon Natural$84.71/kg$84.71/kgFrom $365.2
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.8
altitude and varietals not scored
Value Per Kiloweakest link3.3
carries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not scored
Price per kg$84.71
Score5.2
Box priceFrom $36
Tasting NotesChocolate to Nutty
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginHonduras
Read the Spirit Origin Montecillos Bourbon Natural review →
93VolcanicaLow Acid Coffee BlendPricing N/A5.2
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethicsweakest link4.6
altitude and varietals not publishedcarries 16 of the 45.8 points scored
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score5.2
Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Volcanica Low Acid Coffee Blend review →
94StarbucksBlonde Espresso RoastPricing N/A5.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link5.0
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention5.0
packaging not published
PricePricing N/A
Score5.1
Tasting NotesStone fruit, Chocolate
Roast LevelLight
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast review →
95Kicking HorseKick Ass and Smart Ass BundlePricing N/A4.8
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Rangeweakest link4.5
carries 26 of the 71.2 points scored
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately5.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
ships after roast not published
PricePricing N/A
Score4.8
Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
Roast LevelDark, Medium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Read the Kicking Horse Kick Ass and Smart Ass Bundle review →
96Cooper's CaskEthiopia Decaf$35.25/kg$35.25/kgFrom $24.954.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.5
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.25
Score4.6
Box priceFrom $24.95
Tasting NotesChocolate to Herbal
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginEthiopia
Read the Cooper's Cask Ethiopia Decaf review →
97Cooper's CaskGuatemala Cold Brew$35.25/kg$35.25/kgFrom $19.954.6
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.5
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.25
Score4.6
Box priceFrom $19.95
Tasting NotesChocolate to Citrus
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginGuatemala
Read the Cooper's Cask Guatemala Cold Brew review →
98Black RifleIndulgent Flavored Coffee Bundle$46.15/kg$46.15/kgFrom $28.784.5
How it scored
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range3.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately7.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness5.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link0.0
ships after roast not publishedcarries 14 of the 71.2 points scored
Price per kg$46.15
Score4.5
Box priceFrom $28.78
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Price per Kilo46.15USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Indulgent Flavored Coffee Bundle review →
99LavazzaTop Class CoffeePricing N/A4.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics6.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.0
no price published
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not scored
PricePricing N/A
Score4.5
Tasting NotesChocolate, Spice
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
OriginColombia to Java
Read the Lavazza Top Class Coffee review →
100United StatesHawaii Coffee Company4 coffees4.4
Coffees reviewed4
Average score4.4
Price per kilofrom $46.69
Tasting NotesCreamy to Chocolate
OriginUnited States
Price per Kilo46.69USD/kg
Read the Hawaii Coffee Company review →
101Cooper's CaskColombia Cold Brew$33.05/kg$33.05/kgFrom $19.954.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.3
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$33.05
Score4.3
Box priceFrom $19.95
Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginColombia
Read the Cooper's Cask Colombia Cold Brew review →
102Cooper's CaskColombian Dark Roast$33.05/kg$33.05/kgFrom $18.954.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo5.3
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$33.05
Score4.3
Box priceFrom $18.95
Tasting NotesChocolate, Berry
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginColombia
Read the Cooper's Cask Colombian Dark Roast review →
103Cooper's CaskCosta Rica Decaf$35.25/kg$35.25/kgFrom $18.954.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo4.9
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.25
Score4.1
Box priceFrom $18.95
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginCosta Rica
Read the Cooper's Cask Costa Rica Decaf review →
104Royal KonaPrivate Reserve 100% Kona Coffee$165.29/kg$165.29/kgFrom $34.954.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency5.0
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics5.4
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kiloweakest link1.5
carries 14 of the 45.8 points scored
Packaging & Freshness Retention6.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$165.29
Score4.1
Box priceFrom $34.95
Tasting NotesChocolate, Nutty
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginUnited States
Read the Royal Kona Private Reserve 100% Kona Coffee review →
105United StatesCooper’s Cask Coffee22 coffees3.9
Coffees reviewed22
Average score3.9
Price per kilofrom $33.05
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
OriginColombia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Costa Rica, Kenya, Sumatra, Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Tanzania
Price per Kilo33.05USD/kg
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106Black RifleAK-Espresso Roast$35.27/kg$35.27/kgFrom $16.993.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo4.1
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.27
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesCitrus to Nutty
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle AK-Espresso Roast review →
107Black RifleBeyond Black Roast$35.27/kg$35.27/kgFrom $16.993.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo4.1
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.27
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Smoky
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Beyond Black Roast review →
108Black RifleJust Black Roast$35.27/kg$35.27/kgFrom $16.993.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo4.1
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.27
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Just Black Roast review →
109Black RifleSilencer Smooth Roast$35.27/kg$35.27/kgFrom $16.993.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo4.1
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$35.27
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Chocolate
Roast LevelLight
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Silencer Smooth Roast review →
110Cooper's CaskBourbon Barrel Aged$61.71/kg$61.71/kgFrom $29.953.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$61.71
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $29.95
Tasting NotesChocolate to Winey & barrel-aged
Roast LevelMedium-dark
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginColombia
Read the Cooper's Cask Bourbon Barrel Aged review →
111Cooper's CaskCabernet Barrel Aged$61.71/kg$61.71/kgFrom $29.953.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$61.71
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $29.95
Tasting NotesBerry, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginCosta Rica
Read the Cooper's Cask Cabernet Barrel Aged review →
112Cooper's CaskRum Barrel Aged$61.71/kg$61.71/kgFrom $29.953.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$61.71
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $29.95
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee to Earthy & woody
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginRwanda
Read the Cooper's Cask Rum Barrel Aged review →
113Cooper's CaskRye Whiskey Barrel Aged$61.71/kg$61.71/kgFrom $29.953.5
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics4.3
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$61.71
Score3.5
Box priceFrom $29.95
Tasting NotesStone fruit to Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium-light
Single Origin or BlendSingle origin
OriginEthiopia
Read the Cooper's Cask Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged review →
114Black RifleLoyal Spirit Roast$37.21/kg$37.21/kgFrom $16.993.4
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo3.9
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$37.21
Score3.4
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesCitrus to Berry
Roast LevelLight
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo37.21USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Loyal Spirit Roast review →
115Cooper's CaskLion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast$58.64/kg$58.64/kgFrom $19.953.3
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$58.64
Score3.3
Box priceFrom $19.95
Tasting NotesSpice, Chocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo58.64USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Lion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast review →
116United StatesBlack Rifle Coffee17 coffees3.2
Coffees reviewed17
Average score3.2
Price per kilofrom $35.27
Tasting NotesChocolate to Berry
OriginColombia, Brazil
Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Coffee review →
117Cooper's Cask14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast$64.52/kg$64.52/kgFrom $21.953.2
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.5
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$64.52
Score3.2
Box priceFrom $21.95
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo64.52USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask 14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast review →
118Cooper's CaskRed Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast$64.52/kg$64.52/kgFrom $21.953.2
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics3.6
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.5
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$64.52
Score3.2
Box priceFrom $21.95
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo64.52USD/kg
Read the Cooper's Cask Red Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast review →
119Black RifleBlackbeard's Delight Roast$49.94/kg$49.94/kgFrom $16.993.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.9
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$49.94
Score3.1
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesNutty, Chocolate
Roast LevelDark
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Blackbeard's Delight Roast review →
120United StatesBlack Rifle Coffee or Die Roast$49.94/kg$49.94/kgFrom $16.993.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.9
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$49.94
Score3.1
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Creamy
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Coffee or Die Roast review →
121Black RifleDark Chocolate Roast$51.28/kg$51.28/kgFrom $15.993.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$51.28
Score3.1
Box priceFrom $15.99
Tasting NotesChocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo51.28USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Dark Chocolate Roast review →
122Black RifleFreedom Roast$49.94/kg$49.94/kgFrom $16.993.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.9
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$49.94
Score3.1
Box priceFrom $16.99
Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo49.94USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Freedom Roast review →
123Black RifleSalty Caramel Roast$51.28/kg$51.28/kgFrom $15.993.1
How it scored
Freshness & Roast Date Transparencyweakest link2.1
carries 20 of the 45.8 points scored
Sourcing Transparency & Ethics2.5
altitude and varietals not published
Value Per Kilo2.8
Packaging & Freshness Retention8.0
packaging not published
Price per kg$51.28
Score3.1
Box priceFrom $15.99
Tasting NotesCaramel & toffee, Chocolate
Roast LevelMedium
Single Origin or BlendBlend
Price per Kilo51.28USD/kg
Read the Black Rifle Salty Caramel Roast review →

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About coffee with chocolate notes

Chocolate is the note roasters print most and the one that tells you least on its own, because in almost every case it is a product of the roast rather than of the farm. Sugars in the bean caramelise and then start to darken, and somewhere in that window a cup starts reading as cocoa. That is worth knowing before you pay a premium for it: chocolate is the flavour a competent roast produces, not a rare characteristic of a particular lot.

Milk chocolate vs dark chocolate notes: what the roast level means

Read past the word to the qualifier. Milk chocolate, chocolate malt and brownie point at a medium roast with sweetness still in it. Dark chocolate, cocoa and bittersweet point further along, into medium-dark and dark, where the sugars have gone from sweet to bitter. If a bag says only "chocolate" it is telling you the roaster took the roast far enough to be safe, which most do.

Chocolate notes vs chocolate flavored coffee

This is the distinction the search term hides. A coffee that tastes of chocolate got there through roasting. A flavoured coffee had a chocolate flavouring applied to the roasted beans, and it is a different thing at a different price, usually sweeter and more obvious in the cup. Both are legitimate and people buy both on purpose. What is not acceptable is a bag that does not say which it is, and where a roaster does say, we record it.

Why so many chocolate coffee blends use Brazil

Brazilian coffee is low in acidity, heavy in body and naturally cocoa-and-nut leaning, which makes it the backbone of most espresso blends. If a blend tastes of chocolate and nothing else is declared, Brazil is the likeliest reason. That is not a criticism: it is exactly what a blend built for milk needs, and it is why this note and nutty appear together so often.

Why chocolate coffee survives milk

Milk flattens subtlety. Acidity, florals and delicate fruit mostly disappear into a flat white, and chocolate and body do not. If most of your coffee has milk in it, a chocolate-leaning coffee is the one that will still taste of something at the other end, which is why cafes build house blends this way rather than by accident.

Who chocolate coffee is for

Anyone who wants coffee to taste like coffee: sweet, round, low in acid, recognisable. It is the safest note to buy for somebody else, and the right starting point if a lighter, fruitier coffee has ever struck you as sour. Buying coffee as a gift covers that properly.

Who chocolate coffee is not for

Anyone trying to taste where a coffee came from. Chocolate is the note that survives when origin character has been roasted off, so a chocolate-forward single origin is often a lot whose farm detail you are paying for and will not taste. If that is what you want, the notes to follow are citrus, berry and floral, and the band to shop is light roast coffee.

Frequently asked questions about coffee with chocolate notes

Does chocolate coffee actually contain chocolate?

Usually not. In most coffees the note comes from the roast: sugars in the bean caramelise and darken until the cup reads as cocoa. A flavoured coffee is a separate product, where a chocolate flavouring is applied to roasted beans, and the bag should say so.

What roast level tastes most of chocolate?

Medium through dark. Milk chocolate and brownie point at a medium roast with sweetness left in; dark chocolate, cocoa and bittersweet point at medium-dark and dark, where the sugars have turned bitter. Light roasts rarely read as chocolate at all.

Is chocolate coffee good with milk?

It is the best note for milk there is. Milk flattens acidity and delicate fruit almost completely, and chocolate and body survive it. That is why most house espresso blends are built to taste this way rather than fruity.

Why do so many coffees say chocolate?

Because it is what a competently roasted coffee tastes like, so it is true of a great many of them. Treat it as a floor rather than a distinguishing feature, and read the qualifier next to it for the useful part.

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