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Shop the Top 30 Coffees of 2021

Coffee Review‘s mission is to help consumers identify and purchase superior quality coffees and, in the process, help drive demand and increase prices to reward farmers and roasters who invest time, passion, and capital in producing high quality coffee beans. Many of our readers seek out highly rated coffees for their own enjoyment or as thoughtful gifts for coffee lovers.  Coffees that appear

December 4, 2021
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Top 30 Countdown Begins November 26

Coffee Review's countdown of the Top 30 Coffees of 2021 begins on Friday, November 26 and ends with the announcement of the Top 5 coffees of 2021 on Wednesday, December 1.  In the meantime, you can view the Top 30 coffees from past years using the links below. Since 2013, our editors have published an annual list of the year's Top 30 Coffees, ranking the most exciting coffees from the thousands

November 18, 2021
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Top 30 Coffees of 2020

Celebrating the Top 30 Coffees of 2020

Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2020 represents our eighth annual ranking of the most exciting coffees we tested over the course of the year. The Top 30 celebrates and promotes coffee roasters, farmers, mill operators, importers, and other coffee industry professionals who make an extra effort to produce coffees that are not only superb in quality but also distinctive in

December 8, 2020
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Top 30 Coffee Countdown Begins November 27

Coffee Review's countdown of the Top 30 Coffees of 2020 begins on Friday, November 27 and ends with the announcement of the Top 5 coffees of 2020 on Tuesday, December 1.  In the meantime, you can view the Top 30 coffees from past years using the links below. Since 2013, our editors have published an annual list of the year's Top 30 Coffees, ranking the most exciting coffees from the thousands

November 11, 2020
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Recognizing the coffees, communities, and contributions of Black-owned coffee companies

Recognizing the Coffees, Communities, and Contributions of Black-Owned Coffee Companies

For the past several months, Coffee Review has been intensely focused on helping small coffee roasters survive the coronavirus crisis. We rolled up our sleeves, put down our heads, and continued to pursue our mission of helping consumers find superior quality coffees, while recognizing and rewarding the roasters and farmers who produce those coffees. However, as we reflected on the tragic

June 15, 2020
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Coffee Review survey results

Coronavirus Impact on the Coffee Community

In April 2020, Coffee Review conducted a survey of its readers to better understand the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on members of the coffee community. We received over 100 survey responses from readers in 19 countries. Roughly three-quarters of respondents were from the United States, with 30 states represented. Nearly eight out of ten respondents were consumers; the remainder were coffee

April 28, 2020
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Help Support Coffee Review’s Mission

As you probably know, many local and niche publishers, particularly web-based publishers like Coffee Review, are not financially sustainable based solely on advertising revenue. Most of our advertisers are small coffee roasting companies with limited marketing budgets. Raising advertising rates is a painful prospect in normal times. It's simply out of the question with many roasters facing severe

March 22, 2020
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Buy Gift Cards to Support Coffee Companies

Buy Coffee E-Gift Cards

One of the best ways you can support coffee companies and their employees during the COVID-19 crisis is to simply purchase their coffee.  Better yet, you can purchase e-gift cards, which provides immediate cash support.  If possible, buy gift cards in excess of your immediate needs.  Perhaps get an early start on your holiday gift shopping with some special stocking stuffers.  On behalf of the

March 20, 2020
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You Can Make a Difference

These small but important actions will make a real difference in your local community: First - Take Precautions. Please take every precaution to protect yourself, your families, your co-workers, and your community from spreading the COVID-19 virus.  Follow the advice from the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Second - Buy Coffee. Your daily coffee

March 19, 2020
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COVID-19 Message from Coffee Review

We are living in unsettling times. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing challenges and hardships for all of our families, businesses, healthcare workers, first responders and, of course, coffee communities locally and around the world. First and foremost, our thoughts are with the individuals and families who are directly affected by the virus. For those who are sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

March 18, 2020
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An In-Depth Look at the Top 30 Coffees of 2019

Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2019 represents our seventh annual ranking of the most exciting coffees we tested over the course of the year. This annual effort supports our mission of helping consumers identify and purchase superior quality coffees and, in the process, helping drive demand and increase prices to reward farmers and roasters who invest time, passion and capital in

January 1, 2020
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Best Value Coffees of 2019

Best Value Coffees of 2019

Some readers seek coffees with highest scores regardless of price.  Others look for great value, that is highly rated coffees that are also affordable relative to other similar quality coffees. The coffees and espressos below were singled out on our 2019 list of Top Coffees by Category as the best values in 2019. Best Values – Non-espressos No. 6 - Dragonfly Coffee Roasters, Kenya

November 29, 2019
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Top Coffees by Category 2019

Top Coffees by Category – 2019

In 2015, we began the practice of recognizing top coffees by category to focus attention on fine coffees that may not have earned a place on our Top 30 Coffees list.  The coffees below may not have attracted the highest scores of the year but they merit recognition for their excellence nonetheless.  For more information, visit our expanded rankings post from 2015. We are pleased to recognize

November 29, 2019
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Shop Top 30 Coffees 2019

Shop the Top 30 – 2019

Coffee Review‘s mission is to help consumers identify and purchase superior quality coffees and, in the process, help drive demand and increase prices to reward farmers and roasters who invest time, passion, and capital in producing high quality coffee beans. Many of our readers seek out highly rated coffees for their own enjoyment or as thoughtful gifts for coffee lovers.  Coffees that appear

November 27, 2019
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Top 30 Coffees of 2019

Top 30 Kicks Off Monday, November 25

On Monday, November 25, Coffee Review will begin revealing its list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2019. We previously expected to start the countdown on Friday, November 22 but we are working to reduce the impact of an ongoing denial of service attack and want to make sure the Coffee Review website is stable, fully functioning, and capable of handling the surge in traffic that accompanies the Top 30

October 29, 2019
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Top 30 Coffees - Past Rankings

Top 30 Coffees – Past Rankings

Since 2013, our editors have published a list of the year's Top 30 Coffees, ranking the most exciting coffees from the thousands we cupped over the course of the year.  Each year, we rank the 30 most exciting coffees and espressos based on quality (represented by overall Coffee Review rating); value (affordability relative to other similar quality coffees); and other factors that include

October 28, 2019
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Introducing Tea Review

Introducing Tea Review

In 1997, Coffee Review pioneered the first-ever 100-point, wine-style reviews in the specialty coffee industry. More than two decades later, Tea Review, a long overdue offshoot of Coffee Review, is introducing 100-point reviews to the tea industry. In addition to his existing role with Coffee Review, Ron Walters will lead Tea Review's efforts to roll out tea reviews in the specialty tea market.

August 11, 2019
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New Shopping Options at GoCoffeeGo and Trade Coffee

New Shopping Options

It may be interesting to read about highly rated coffees, but it’s also exciting to purchase and enjoy them. To that end, Coffee Review is always looking for ways to advance its mission “to help consumers identify and purchase superior quality coffees and, in the process, help drive demand and increase prices to reward farmers and roasters who invest time, passion, and capital in producing high

May 10, 2019
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Coffee Cherries on Tree

Top Coffees by Category – 2018

In 2015, we began the practice of recognizing top coffees by category to focus attention on fine coffees that may not have earned a place on our Top 30 Coffees list.  The coffees below may not have attracted the highest scores of the year but they merit recognition for their excellence nonetheless.  For more information, visit our expanded rankings post from 2015. We tip our hat to our 2018 top

November 29, 2018
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Best Value Coffees of 2018

Best Value Coffees of 2018

Some readers seek coffees with highest scores regardless of price.  Others look for great value, that is highly rated coffees that are also affordable relative to other similar quality coffees. The coffees below were singled out on our 2018 list of Top Coffees by Category as the best values in 2018. As of November 29, 2018, all of these fine coffees are available for sale on the roasters'

November 29, 2018
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