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.

109 products

The best coffee with chocolate notes, ranked

ranked by the average score of each roaster's coffeesOpen a row for details
  1. 1Fresh Roasted CoffeeOrganic Honduran Marcala$28.66/kg9.3

    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 →
  2. 2Fresh Roasted CoffeeTanzanian Peaberry Aviv Estate$28.66/kg9.0

    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 →
  3. 3CartographOrganic Instant Coffee Packets 50ct8.9

    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 →
  4. 4Fresh Roasted CoffeeOrganic Bali Blue Moon$30.86/kg8.9

    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 →
  5. 5Fresh Roasted CoffeeOrganic Sumatra Water-Processed Decaf$33.06/kg8.9

    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 →
  6. 6United StatesFresh Roasted Coffee8.8
    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 →
  7. 7EquatorJaguar Espresso$45.86/kg8.7

    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 →
  8. 8Fresh Roasted CoffeeCosta Rican Tarrazu$28.66/kg8.7

    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 →
  9. 9Fresh Roasted CoffeeGuatemala Huehuetenango$28.66/kg8.7

    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 →
  10. 10Fresh Roasted CoffeeIndian Monsoon Malabar$26.45/kg8.7

    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 →
  11. 11Fresh Roasted CoffeeSumatra Mandheling$28.66/kg8.7

    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 →
  12. 12Equator50/50 Blend$47.07/kg8.6

    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 →
  13. 13EquatorFrench Roast Blend$46.52/kg8.6

    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 →
  14. 14EquatorMocha Java Blend$47.07/kg8.6

    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 →
  15. 15IntelligentsiaEl Gallo Blend$44.75/kg8.6

    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 →
  16. 16IntelligentsiaOrganic French Roast Blend$44.75/kg8.6

    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 →
  17. 17MondoSingle-Serve Coffee Bags$1.65/cup8.6

    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 →
  18. 18EquatorBlend$43.54/kg8.5

    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 →
  19. 19EquatorDipsea Espresso$42.33/kg8.5

    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 →
  20. 20EquatorSunnyside Breakfast Blend$42.33/kg8.5

    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 →
  21. 21EquatorTigerwalk Espresso$43.54/kg8.5

    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 →
  22. 22IntelligentsiaOrganic Decaf House Blend$46.08/kg8.5

    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 →
  23. 23EquatorCoffees8.4
    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 →
  24. 24IntelligentsiaBlack Cat Analog Espresso$42.55/kg8.4

    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 →
  25. 25IntelligentsiaEl Diablo Blend$42.55/kg8.4

    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 →
  26. 26IntelligentsiaEl Gato Blend$42.55/kg8.4

    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 →
  27. 27IntelligentsiaFrequency Blend$42.55/kg8.4

    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 →
  28. 28IntelligentsiaSublunar Espresso$42.55/kg8.4

    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 →
  29. 29EquatorDecaf Espresso$45.86/kg8.3

    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 →
  30. 30EquatorEye of the Tiger Espresso$45.86/kg8.3

    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 →
  31. 31IntelligentsiaInstant Espresso Black Cat Classic$2.60/cup8.2

    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 →
  32. 32IntelligentsiaDecaf Black Cat Espresso$46.08/kg8.1

    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 →
  33. 33United StatesIntelligentsia Coffee7.9
    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 →
  34. 34JotOriginal Ultra Coffee Concentrate$1.90/cup7.8

    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 →
  35. 35OriginAtlas Decaf7.8

    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 →
  36. 36OriginBeija Flor7.8

    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 →
  37. 37OriginCaxambu Shipped by Sail7.8

    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 →
  38. 38OriginChilamate 15 Year Mierisch Anniversary7.8

    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 →
  39. 39United KingdomOrigin Coffee7.6
    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 →
  40. 40OriginStronghold7.6

    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 →
  41. 41EquatorFrench Laundry Blend$51.15/kg7.5

    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 →
  42. 42MozzaAurora Blend Coffee Bags$1.90/cup7.5

    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 →
  43. 43San Francisco BayOneCUP 100% Colombian$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 →
  44. 44LavazzaTablì Decaf Tabs$1.00/pod7.4

    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 →
  45. 45OriginChelangat7.4

    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 →
  46. 46OriginResolute7.3

    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 →
  47. 47NespressoOriginal Ispirazione Firenze Arpeggio$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 →
  48. 48United StatesDeath Wish Dark RoastFrom $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 →
  49. 49IntelligentsiaInstant Coffee House Blend$2.60/cup6.9

    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 →
  50. 50United StatesStumptown Coffee Roasters6.9
    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 →
  51. 51StumptownFounder's Blend Medium Roast6.9

    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 →
  52. 52StumptownHair Bender Medium Roast6.9

    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 →
  53. 53StumptownHomestead Blend Medium Roast6.9

    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 →
  54. 54TaystBold & Brazen Coffee Pods$1.04/pod6.9

    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 →
  55. 55TaystMedium & Magnificent Coffee Pods$1.04/pod6.9

    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 →
  56. 56StarbucksBlonde Espresso Roast Double Espresso for Vertuo$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 →
  57. 57StumptownFrench Roast Dark Roast6.7

    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 →
  58. 58United StatesDeath Wish Coffee Dark Roast Death Cups$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 →
  59. 59United StatesDeath Wish Coffee6.4
    Coffees reviewed4
    Average score6.4
    Tasting NotesNutty to Chocolate
    OriginIndia, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, Ethiopia, Indonesia
    Read the Death Wish Coffee review →
  60. 60VolcanicaTanzania Peaberry Mount Kilimanjaro6.1

    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 →
  61. 61Peet'sBig Bang Medium Roast5.9

    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 →
  62. 62United StatesPeet's Coffee5.9
    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 →
  63. 63United StatesVolcanica Coffee5.8
    Coffees reviewed5
    Average score5.8
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Spice
    OriginCosta Rica, India, Indonesia, Tanzania
    Read the Volcanica Coffee review →
  64. 64CanadaKicking Horse Coffee5.7
    Coffees reviewed5
    Average score5.7
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Smoky
    Read the Kicking Horse Coffee review →
  65. 65Kicking HorseGrizzly Claw Dark Roast5.7

    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 →
  66. 66Kicking HorseHappy Camper Medium Roast5.7

    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 →
  67. 67Kicking HorseThree Sisters Medium Roast5.7

    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 →
  68. 68Koa CoffeePrivate Reserve Dark Roast$170.86/kg5.6

    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 →
  69. 69Taylors of HarrogateRich Italian Coffee Bags 30ct5.6

    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 →
  70. 70Death WishValhalla Java Odinforce5.5

    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 →
  71. 71United StatesKoa Coffee5.5
    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 →
  72. 72Koa CoffeeGrande Domaine Vienna Roast$197.31/kg5.5

    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 →
  73. 73LavazzaQualita Rossa5.5

    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 →
  74. 74Koa CoffeePeaberry Dark Roast$248.02/kg5.4

    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 →
  75. 75Coffee RoastersSpirit Origin Coffee5.4
    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 →
  76. 76United StatesDolly Parton's Cup of Ambition Dark Roast$38.18/kg5.3

    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 →
  77. 77Dolly Parton's Cup of AmbitionLight Roast$38.18/kg5.3

    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 →
  78. 78Dolly Parton's Cup of AmbitionMedium Roast$38.18/kg5.3

    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 →
  79. 79ItalyLavazza5.2
    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 →
  80. 80Coffee BeansSpirit Origin Montecillos Bourbon Natural$84.71/kg5.2

    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 →
  81. 81VolcanicaLow Acid Coffee Blend5.2

    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 →
  82. 82Kicking HorseKick Ass and Smart Ass Bundle4.8

    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 →
  83. 83Cooper's CaskEthiopia Decaf$35.25/kg4.6

    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 →
  84. 84Cooper's CaskGuatemala Cold Brew$35.25/kg4.6

    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 →
  85. 85LavazzaTop Class Coffee4.5

    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 →
  86. 86United StatesHawaii Coffee Company4.4
    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 →
  87. 87Cooper's CaskColombia Cold Brew$33.05/kg4.3

    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 →
  88. 88Cooper's CaskColombian Dark Roast$33.05/kg4.3

    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 →
  89. 89Cooper's CaskCosta Rica Decaf$35.25/kg4.1

    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 →
  90. 90Royal KonaPrivate Reserve 100% Kona Coffee$165.29/kg4.1

    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 →
  91. 91United StatesCooper’s Cask Coffee3.9
    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
    Read the Cooper’s Cask Coffee review →
  92. 92Black RifleAK-Espresso Roast$35.27/kg3.5

    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 →
  93. 93Black RifleBeyond Black Roast$35.27/kg3.5

    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 →
  94. 94Black RifleJust Black Roast$35.27/kg3.5

    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 →
  95. 95Black RifleSilencer Smooth Roast$35.27/kg3.5

    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 →
  96. 96Cooper's CaskBourbon Barrel Aged$61.71/kg3.5

    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
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  97. 97Cooper's CaskCabernet Barrel Aged$61.71/kg3.5

    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
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  98. 98Cooper's CaskRum Barrel Aged$61.71/kg3.5

    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
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  99. 99Cooper's CaskRye Whiskey Barrel Aged$61.71/kg3.5

    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
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  100. 100Black RifleLoyal Spirit Roast$37.21/kg3.4

    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
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  101. 101Cooper's CaskLion's Mane & Chaga Dark Roast$58.64/kg3.3

    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
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  102. 102United StatesBlack Rifle Coffee3.2
    Coffees reviewed17
    Average score3.2
    Price per kilofrom $35.27
    Tasting NotesChocolate to Berry
    OriginColombia, Brazil
    Price per Kilo35.27USD/kg
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  103. 103Cooper's Cask14 Mushroom Blend Dark Roast$64.52/kg3.2

    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 →
  104. 104Cooper's CaskRed Reishi & Chaga Decaf Dark Roast$64.52/kg3.2

    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 →
  105. 105Black RifleBlackbeard's Delight Roast$49.94/kg3.1

    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 →
  106. 106United StatesBlack Rifle Coffee or Die Roast$49.94/kg3.1

    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 →
  107. 107Black RifleDark Chocolate Roast$51.28/kg3.1

    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 →
  108. 108Black RifleFreedom Roast$49.94/kg3.1

    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 →
  109. 109Black RifleSalty Caramel Roast$51.28/kg3.1

    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 and cocoa are two different roast levels

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 and chocolate flavouring are not the same product

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.

Brazil is why so many blends land here

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.

It survives milk, which is the practical point

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 it 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 it 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

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.

Other tasting notes

Coffee with caramel and toffee notes64Coffee with berry notes62Citrus coffee53Nutty coffee45Spiced coffee notes38Coffee with creamy and vanilla notes30Coffee with stone fruit notes29Earthy and woody coffee19Coffee with malt and bread notes17Floral coffee12Coffee with tropical fruit notes8Smoky coffee5Barrel-aged and winey coffee4Herbal coffee notes3