Mail order Coffee

[Frank7580]

To all of the coffee experts on this board, what is a good online company from which to order whole-bean (roasted) coffee?

I know that several of you have your favorites so what's your suggestion for a Christmas present?

Thanks All!

 

[raditzer]

Gevalia is very good with lots of options. I found the coffee to very consistent but a bit on the pricey. Coustomer service was also very good. It is a subscription though so it comes at regular intervals needed or not. Get a free coffee maker when you sign up.

 

[jncc]

Depends on cost constraints. Intelligentsia ships when they roast and their coffee is top notch. Coffeegeek.com uses intellegentsia black cat blend as a benchmark for testing coffee and espresso machines.

Less expensive but, IMO, not as tasty is Porto Rico.

Both are reliable about shipping.

 

[MathMarc]

I second Porto Rico. Although I dont have it delivered (my office is near one of their stores) I think they have great beans. I especially like their Indian Malabar.

 

[Scotto]

I'll second Intelligentsia - great company.

 

[boboakalfb]

Ristretto Roasters....The Ethiopia Sidamo and Mexican Chiapas are probably my favorites. The other offerings are very good as well. Give them a shot, you won't be disappointed. The proprietor is a good guy as well.

 

[moses]

I'll second Intelligentsia - great company.

That looks like a pretty great store.

Any experience with their teas?

-Mo

 

[rikrdo]

I had NO idea java could cost THIS much

but +1 for Ristretto Roasters.
DJ roasts up some serious goodness

 

[A.de.Lioncourt]

Peets is my personal preference.

Great place for some outstanding teas as well.

 

[Tilden]

you can also give Texas Coffee Traders a try. They have a nice selection and very good prices.
http://www.texascoffeetraders.com

I buy all of my beans from them exclusively. What I have found is that a good roaster is a good roaster no matter where they are located. What I like about TCT is that they are not only a good roaster, but they are right down the road so I know the beans I get are only a day old when I receive them. VERY FRESH and TASTY!

 

[jfrancisco]

I really like Kaladi Brothers. They are a local roaster and the quality rivals the coffee I was able to get while living in Boston . . . I really miss the Italian food though.

http://www.kaladi.com/

 

[modern man]

Where is DJ?

Probably too busy getting beans ready to be sent out online.

 

[letterk]

Where is DJ?

Probably too busy getting beans ready to be sent out online.

He's busy with the business. I'll let him explain if he wants.

 

[D'Brie]

There are many fine coffee roasters here in the Pacific Northwest these guys: http://www.tonyscoffee.com are among the best.

 

[modern man]

He's busy with the business. I'll let him explain if he wants.

I just said that.

 

[Stuffy]

Peets is my personal preference.

Great place for some outstanding teas as well.

I 2nd Peet's. Their Kenya Auction Lot is great, but $14 per lb.

 

[Jim]

Ristretto Roasters....The Ethiopia Sidamo and Mexican Chiapas are probably my favorites. The other offerings are very good as well. Give them a shot, you won't be disappointed. The proprietor is a good guy as well.

+2 and the owner is a well shave'n gentleman, as well as a great roaster,I am sipping some Sidamo right now!

 

[StickPig]

I hear about/see ads for Boca Java all the time. Anyone ever tried it?

 

[Richard]

I hear about/see ads for Boca Java all the time. Anyone ever tried it?

My son tried it and likes it, but again, a little on the pricey side.

Rich

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[Frank7580]

Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the suggestions. Having some personal recommendations really helps narrow the choices down.