Blind Assessment: Crisply chocolaty, rich-toned. Baking chocolate, cashew, graham cracker, golden raisin, a hint of marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with mild acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. The finish is chocolaty and nut-driven with undertones of marjoram.

Notes: This coffee earned the fourth-highest rating in a cupping of “Cause Coffees” for Coffee Review’s March 2021 report. Roasters of these coffees contribute a portion of proceeds to non-profit organizations doing work to improve the lives of others, locally or globally. Proceeds from the sale of this coffee support the Bellingham Food Bank in Washington State. Founded in 1971 in Bellingham, Washington, Tony’s Coffee is one of the earliest established craft roasteries in the Pacific Northwest. Visit www.tonyscoffee.com for more information.

The Bottom Line: 100% of the profits from the sale of this coffee go to support the Bellingham Food Bank in Washington State — and it’s a friendly, accessible daily-drinker, sweet and cocoa-toned.