I’m lucky to live in the city known for coffee, but you don’t have to live here to enjoy the best coffee beans in Seattle. You can get beans from small batch coffee roasters delivered right to your door from most of the Seattle coffee shops on this list.
There are about 80 coffee growing countries in the world spanning four continents, each producing unique flavors based on the elevation, climate, and terroir. These Seattle coffee roasters ethically source high-quality beans, oftentimes directly from the farmer, and honor their origins by coaxing out flavors through meticulous roasting processes.
If you’re a serious coffee lover, grab some of these best coffee beans from Seattle and brew them from the comfort of your own home!
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Best Coffee Beans in Seattle, WA
I highly encourage you to buy these coffee beans directly from the small batch Seattle coffee roasters. However, you’ll also find a lot of these beans at local Seattle grocery stores like Town & Country, PCC, and Whole Foods.
You can also visit some of these small batch coffee roasters’ Seattle coffee shops to sample their coffee and grab a bag. While all of them got their start in Seattle, there are a few that have been fortunate enough to expand and open cafes in cities around the US.
Tips for buying and brewing Seattle coffee beans
When you buy coffee beans from Seattle, I highly encourage you to keep these things in mind:
- There are two types of beans in the word: Arabica and Robusta. Robusta beans tend to be cheaper because they are pollinated by animals and nature, whereas Arabica beans self pollinate. Because they’re more affordable, Robusta beans are typically used to mass produce coffee. While some small batch coffee roasters are able to elevate robusta beans, in general you want to buy coffee from Seattle roasters that use Arabica beans.
- Medium and light roasts are best for tasting the nuances of the beans.
- Blends tend to be more affordable than single-origin beans, but single-origin gives a truer essence of the region and can’t hide imperfections like a blend can.
- Buy whole beans and grind them at home when you’re ready to brew for optimal flavor. I have a cheap Krups electric grinder (labeled coffee, so I don’t accidentally grind spices in it!).
- Look at the roasting date when you buy beans. Be wary of bags that don’t have any. When you buy online, you’re typically getting beans delivered that were recently roasted.
- Use your beans within about a week of buying them for the freshest flavors.
- Store your beans in a cool, dark place like a cabinet. Don’t freeze them.
- If you fall in love with a coffee, make note of what you like about them so the next time you buy you can start looking for flavor notes that jive with your palate. For example, I love fruity and acidic coffees best, so I’m a sucker for bags that say things like “green apple” on them.
- Please don’t use sugar regardless of your brewing method. Hell, most purist say don’t even use milk or cream. I pour milk, never cream, in my mug before pouring in coffee (pro tip, since this naturally “mixes” the milk in without having to dirty a spoon), but when I try a new coffee I always taste it black first.
In terms of brewing, all of these best coffee beans from Seattle will do well using any brewing method. However, I highly encourage you to try brewing your coffee using a French press, AeroPress, or pour over method. These coax out the flavors more than drip coffee machines and give you a really great sense of the beans.
Alright, now the list you’ve been waiting for: My favorite Seattle coffee beans from small batch roasters. I put them in loose order, starting with my favorites that I buy again and again. As I try more Seattle coffee, I’ll update this list. So pin this coffee guide for later!
Onda Origins
website | 5600 Rainier Ave S (Hillman City) | monthly subscription available
Onda Origins is one of my favorite Seattle coffee roasters. They share earnings from each bag sold directly with the farmer who grew the bag you purchased. In fact, they tell you how much went to the farmer on your receipt!
As a consumer, I love how each single-origin coffee bean bag comes with a picture of your farmer and more information about them. My favorite beans come from Kiko Ribeiro out of Brazil (~$14). His beans are light roasted and create a creamy, chocolatey coffee free of that smoky roasted flavor typical with dark roasts. It tastes creamy and has notes of praline when you make it in a French press.
You can order directly from Onda Origins online or pick it up at its Hillman City location, one of the best Seattle coffee shops. It’s also sold at Metropolitan Markets and Whole Foods around Seattle.
Boon Boona Coffee
website | 724 S 3rd St (Renton),1223 E Cherry St (Central District), & 4326 University Ave NE (U-District) | monthly subscription available
This Black-owned Seattle coffee shop sources beans directly from Africa. You can buy unroasted beans if you want to recreate the East African traditional ceremony of taking green coffee beans, pan roasting it, and brewing it in the clay pot known as a Jebena.
I always gravitate toward the roasted Kii Kenya bag (~$21) when available for its flavor and texture. It’s creamy and smooth with flavors of hazelnut, caramel, and chocolate. It isn’t bitter at all, but rather leaves a long sweet finish perfect for perking up your morning ritual.
Pro tip: Want more Black-owned coffee? Local company NoirePack curates sampler boxes of Black-owned roasters, many of which are from the PNW.
Kuma Coffee
website | online & retail only | monthly subscriptions available
Kuma means “bear” in Japanese. Owner Peter Mark started tinkering with coffee roasting in his Seattle garage after moving back to the States from Japan. He named his operation after his shaggy dog that he named “Kuma” because of his bear-like appearance.
Despite shipping nationwide via online orders, they’re still a nimble team roasting in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood. They’re making some really awesome coffee beans, such as the seasonal Bear Claus holiday blend (~$19) that finishes with a tea-like lightness and fruity zing, or the limited-edition Las Flores, Honduras (~$18) that tastes like chocolate hazelnut and coffee.
Anchorhead Coffee
website | multiple locations in Seattle, Bellevue, and Issaquah | monthly subscription available
Anchorhead was started by two ex-audio engineers selling cold-brewed coffee at farmers markets around Seattle. They focus on beans best brewed by the pour-over method, but I use a French press and their beans are still phenomenal.
My favorite bags are the Narwhal blend (~$19) and the Costa Rica El Cedral Natural (~$21). The Narwhal blend is silky smooth, with slightly acidic fruity notes at the end. It tastes exceptional both black and with some cream. The Cedral Natural starts with a subtle marshmallow-like sweetness at first, but then mellows out with a fruity cherry zing that lingers on the palate.
Seattle Coffee Works
website | multiple locations in Ballard, Downtown, South Lake Union, and Capitol Hill | monthly subscriptions available
This is a popular spot for locals to park for hours and bum wifi while enjoying incredible coffee. I interviewed the owners of Seattle Coffee Works for my self-guided Seattle food tour of Ballard. During that interview I learned just how serious they are about coffee.
They work directly with farmers and send their staff to a coffee farm in Guatemala to learn everything they can about where the coffee they sell comes from. Seattle Coffee Works focuseson roasting beans so that you can taste the fruit, since at the end of the day coffee is a fruit and it wants to make sure we know it.
While I’ve enjoyed every flavor I’ve tasted from them, one of my favorite take-home coffee bean bags is the Seattle Sunrise (~$18). It has a lighter viscosity than some of the other coffees on this list. You can taste a slightly acidic fruit at the end, versus a thick and chocolatey flavor like other coffees.
Zoka Coffee Roasters
website | multiple locations in Green Lake, South Lake Union, University District, and Kirkland | monthly subscriptions available
Zoka will always hold a quirky place in my memory. When I first moved to Seattle, I joined a foodie meet-up group to try and make friends (are meet-ups still a thing?!). One of our first meet-ups was at Zoka in Green Lake, where I remember having this intense conversation about who-knows-what with this dude named Zoltan.
Anyway, memories aside, Zoka Coffee makes some damn good coffee. My favorite coffee bean bag to take home is Tangletown (~$18). It’s highly acidic and makes you pucker a bit compared to others, but I wouldn’t call it sour. Instead it finishes smooth. This coffee is especially good without milk if you like to take your coffee black.
Fulcrum Coffee
website | 590 Bell St (Belltown) | monthly subscriptions available
Fulcrum is a Seattle coffee company that formed when Silver Cup and Urban City roasters joined forces. It’s roasting program is led by a fifth-generation coffee farmer and the business focuses on helping micro-entrepreneurs get started opening coffee shops serving Fulcrum’s line of coffees.
For example, one coffee shop they support and that sells their Silver City coffee line is The Station in Beacon Hill. Owners Luis and Leona opened their tiny independent coffee shop as a place welcoming and representative of BIPOC and LGBQTIA+. They make an effort to ensure their employees represent as many of these identities as possible, and also sought out permission from the Duwamish Tribe before opening.
One of my favorite Fulcrum coffee bags is the single-origin coffee, Thailand Som Poi (~$15). It’s super smooth and sweet, leaving an after taste of molasses and caramel on your palate. There’s absolutely no smokiness or bitterness, so this Seattle coffee is perfect for those who hate dark roasts.
Q.E.D. Coffee
website | 1418 31st Ave S (Mt.Baker) and 3488 SW Graham St (West Seattle)
Q.E.D. is a micro roaster that focuses on the craft and geekery around coffee roasting. The name’s origin says it all.
According to its website, “QED is a statement of completion used at the end of mathematical proofs. It signifies the conclusion of a specific intention – essentially saying, ‘I have achieved what I set out to do and I am ready to share it with the world.’ That is exactly what QEDcoffee is about. Through the art of roasting, we strive to showcase the best flavors a coffee has to offer, and we are ready to show it off, one cup at a time.”
I’m not sure what mathematical proofs are, but I know Q.E.D. is making some damn good coffee. My favorite beans to bring home when available are the Colombia – La Martinez (~$17). This smooth light roast has a slightly sour cherry taste at first, but then mellows out into a creamy milk chocolate flavor.
Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
website | 19529 Vashon Hwy SW (Vashon Island) | monthly subscription available
This little coffee roastery is just outside of Seattle on Vashon Island, but the first time I had it’s coffee was by picking up a bag at a Seattle grocer. It was that bag that got me to start writing down the best coffee beans in Seattle.
That bag was the Guatemalan Reserve (~$15.50). It’s made from a blend of beans grown in volcanic areas of Guatemala. If you look closely this light roast coffee has a tint of red, which is fitting given it’s origin. In terms of flavor, expect a smooth palate with some spice.
If you visit Vashon Island, make sure to visit their roastery to fuel up before trying all the Vashon Island restaurants.
Caffe Vita
website | multiple locations in Seattle, Portland, New York City, and Los Angeles | monthly subscription available
Caffe Vita started in lower Queen Anne back in 1995. It’s still independently owned, but has since expanded to be in most grocery stores and have multiple shops across the US. This is one of the biggest Seattle coffee roasters on this list, but that’s because it makes some damn good coffee beans. Despite its size, Caffe Vita works directly with farmers to ensure fair wages and quality.
My favorite coffee from Caffe Vita used to be the Theo Blend (~$17) that’s roasted in partnership with the famous company that used to make some best chocolate in Seattle before moving to another state. However, I now find it a bit too dark, so I prefer the single origin light roasts that they switch out monthly.
Two favorites I’ve had recently are the Sweet Breeze Rwanda Sholi Washed (~$24) and El Salvador Las Isabellas (~$24). The Rwanda is really good even without milk. It has a light, fruity flavor of apple and strawberry that’s been sprinkled with brown sugar. I love the tea-like viscosity that’s perfect for a zippy morning cup.
The El Salvador is a light roast with notes of rose petal, green apples, and brown sugar. It’s both earthy and tart, providing a balanced cup that changes slightly in flavor as you swallow
Pilgrim Coffee Roasters
website | 10002 Aurora Ave N (Greenwood) | monthly subscriptions available
Who would have thought one of my new favorite coffee beans in Seattle would come out of a food truck in north Seattle? It was started by a bunch of friends who thought the community needed a local hangout spot. So they raised crowd-funded capital and opened up their vintage truck first, and now a permanent location.
Pilgrim’s PERU Cajamarca beans (~$20) are phenomenal. They are smooth and creamy with an interesting fruity finish. It runs right in the middle of the spectrum of being smooth for all palates, but then have a bit of complexity that makes serious coffee snobs go, “What was that?”
True North Coffee Roasters
website | retail, online, and wholesale only
True North Coffee Roasters was founded by two ex-software professionals passionate about quality coffee. Their roastery is located in Ballard near some of the best Seattle breweries, but they don’t have a cafe. Instead, they keep costs down by shipping directly to consumers or working with retailers to sell their best coffee beans in Seattle.
My favorite bag is the Stacya’s Blend (~$18, though I’ve seen it as low as $10 in grocery stores). It’s a medium roast blend with of beans from Guatemala and Indonesia that has a chocolatey start and citrusy finish.
Elm Coffee Roasters
website | 240 2nd Ave S (Pioneer Square) | monthly subscriptions available
This is another popular Seattle coffee shop for spending hours while you use their wifi and sip coffee. Elm Coffee Roasters was started by a Seattle native who went to New York, but came home to start a coffee company. While their beans can skew a bit more expensive, the team’s focus on sourcing quality beans directly from farmers is evident.
While I find lot of the beans from Elm interesting, I can’t stop thinking about the single-origin coffee, Colombia Jonathan Caicedo (~$24). It’s a light roast coffee grown by a 19-year-old farmer who is doing interesting things with the coffee cherry, the part of the coffee plant that is usually discarded but has the potential to be the next big superfood. The result is a smooth coffee that has some floral notes at end.
Blossom Coffee Roasters
website | online & wholesale only | monthly subscription available
Blossom Coffee is another roaster located on Vashon Island, one of the best islands near Seattle. Owners Dawn and Pat Loraas taste hundreds of coffees a year on their quest to find micro lots growing quality beans. They do weekly cuppings to continuously train their palate and refine the coffee they sell consumers.
If it’s available, the Ardi from Ethiopia (~$20) tastes like marzipan and is fruit forward. You can really taste the apples and grapes Dawn and Pat mention in the tasting notes. Yet this fruit bomb is still smooth and creamy, not acidic.
BlackFin Coffee
website | online only | monthly subscription available
BlackFin is a mission-driven specialty coffee company based in Seattle. They partner with local nonprofits to donate proceeds from coffee purchases toward saving the resident orca whales in the Pacific Northwest, which people love to seek out on whale watching excursions near Seattle. BlackFin also pays all of its employees the same amount, including the owner.
If it’s available, try the BlackFin Tanzanian light roast (~$18). It has a super long finish, longer than most coffees I’ve had. It’s hazelnut-y and roast-y with notes of marshmallow.
Cloud City Coffee
website | 8801 Roosevelt Way NE (Maple Leaf) | monthly subscription available
Cloud City is a button of a neighborhood coffee shop beloved by locals. At any given time you’ll see regulars popping in and out to grab coffee or pastries to go. It’s a good vibe, which makes the fact that their coffee is good all the better.
If available, get the Colombia Nelson Rodriguez single origin light roast (~$20). It’s smooth and opens up as it washes over the back of your palate to reveal creme brûlée notes, followed by grapefruit and apples.
Armistice Coffee
website | multiple locations in Roosevelt, Downtown, and Eastlake
Armistice is one of the few female-owned Seattle roasteries. Rebecca used to work in the industry, but wanted to create a space that was safe for employees and customers. She’s grown it to have multiple locations, all that still have a neighborhood feel.
If available, get the Precursor Blend (~$16). It has sweet cocoa flavors and a rich viscosity that’s sure to please even the pickiest of coffee drinkers.
Dorothea Coffee
website | online & retail only | monthly subscription available
Dorothea is a micro roastery in Seattle owned by two friends, Conor and Tanisha. They actually merged with a coffee company called Logbook Coffee, which used to be a separate micro roastery that Conor also roasted coffee for. They’re going to change their packaging and maybe their coffee, but hopefully some of my favorite stick around for you to try!
If available, get the Fruit Bomb: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (~$19) that used to be a Logbook Coffee. It has a full, luscious mouth feel. The tasting notes say you’ll find tropical mango flavors, but I thought it was more earthy with only a hint of fruit at the end. Either way, it was friggin’ delicious!
From the Dorothea brand, get the Kamgogo Kenyan coffee (~$24). It’s sweet and smooth with flavors of lychee, honey, and papaya.
Stamp Act Coffee
website | online only | monthly subscription available
Stamp Act is a super small micro roaster in Seattle without a cafe. Owner Andrew has a long track record of working in the coffee industry. He started as a barista in Seattle before working alongside coffee growers in Ethiopia. From there he started a roasting company in Singapore before jumping ship to Australia to help a local coffee roaster there. Now he’s back in Seattle making excellent small batch coffee.
If you’re a history buff, you’ll recognize the name. The Stamp Act caused us to kick tea in the harbor and start a revolution, while embracing coffee as our drink of choice.
The Finca El Arrollo beans (~$20) from Guatemala is incredibly smooth. The flavor profile changes from some acid and fig at the start to cocoa at the end. I found it complex and interesting, a cup that will make you tilt your head like a dog wondering what those flavors are.
Conduit Company
website | online and retail only | monthly subscription available
This little coffee shop’s bike-lovin’ owners is producing some seriously good coffee in Fremont, one of my favorite neighborhoods for a Seattle food tour. They deliver coffee by bike around Seattle and used to have a tiny bike-up coffee shop in the parking lot of the Nickerson Saloon (but it closed in 2021).
My favorite beans to take home are the Westlake Avenue (~$15). This medium-light roast has a subtle after taste of marzipan when you add milk. If you make it by the pour-over method, it’ll result in a satisfying tea-like viscosity.
Pollard Per Se
website | online & retail only | monthly subscription available
Robin Pollard grew up in a farming family in Iowa and later went on to earn a Master’s of Science in Agriculture. All of this is to say she knows how to make beverages that honor the terroir of where it’s from. In fact, she also grows grapes for her wine label, which is heralded for being some of the best wines from Washington State.
If available, try her Kenya ($20) or Guatemala ($20) single-origin coffee beans. The Kenyan one is smooth with notes of almond and citrus. You know that dryness you get after drinking black tea? This coffee has a bit of that. The Guatemalan is also smooth, but with more caramel and pecan flavors.
Herkimer
website | 7320 Greenwood Ave N (Phinney Ridge), 5611 University Way NE (Ravenna) & 2101 4th Ave (Downtown)| monthly subscriptions available
Herkimer was one of the first coffee roasters I fell in love with in Seattle. When I moved here, I idolized my sister and brother-in-law (shh don’t tell them). They turned me onto this place and it’s held a special place in my heart ever since.
All of the beans I’ve bought from Herkimer are good, but I often grab the affordable bag of Drip (~$15). It’s smokier and has less fruit or acid notes than others, but is a solid cup of coffee (especially with milk!).
Victrola Coffee Roasters
website | multiple locations in Capitol Hill, Downtown, and Beacon Hill | monthly subscriptions available
Victrola is another OG roaster of some of the best Seattle coffee beans. It’s staff is also a dream: I worked with them to host a cupping and latte art event to learn how to taste coffee.
It was fascinating, but also a first-hand sighting of just how serious their roasters take coffee. Hearing them talk about tasting hundreds of cups, like, a week and trying to mimic their difficult technique for properly tasting coffee was humbling. You can also visit their roasting location in Capitol Hill to get a glimpse at how they roast beans.
If you like darker roasts, try Victrola’s Triborough blend (~$17). It’s smokier and darker than I like so I usually pick up other bags, but its website says it’s a crowd pleaser.
Broadcast Coffee Roasters
website | multiple locations in Central District and Roosevelt | monthly subscriptions available
Broadcast Coffee wins for the most beautiful package design. The name is a nod to the owners family history running radio stations in Idaho. The first bag of coffee I ordered from them was the Breaker 9, which was a bit too dark roasted for me.
However, when I tried their Guatemala Miramundo beans (~$23)…wow oh wow. It’s smooth and creamy with a marzipan and fruity finish. It’s a medium roast that has some heft that stands up against a splash of milk.
Café Hagen
website | multiple locations Downtown, Queen Anne, and SLU | monthly subscription available
Owner Maria Beck came to Seattle from Scandinavia with a passion to share hygge, the cozy contentment and well-being you feel from enjoying the simple things in life. You’ll find beautiful cafes with baked good recipes passed down in Beck’s family. They go perfectly with their exquisite coffee.
If available, get the Nicaragua single origin (~$24). It’s fruity and robust, which holds up against a cardamom bun. Note, it can take a while to get delivery so don’t wait until you’re out of beans to order!
Watson’s Counter
website | 6420 24th Ave NW (Ballard)
Watson’s Counter is one of the best brunch spots in Seattle. Owner James Lim wanted to make a coffee shop with the best food and a restaurant with the best coffee, so he found himself roasting his own beans in the pursuit of perfection.
Lim is a man of my heart because he prefers light roasts. The Kenya Kagumo Peaberry (~$27) I had recently tastes of gooseberries, plums, and baking spices. It had this warming quality that reminded me of fall baking spices.
The El Salvador Finca El Gobiado (~$21) is also great. The notes of peaches, ice tea and milk bread really come through and create a delicate, perfectly-balanced cup.
Caffe Ladro
website | multiple locations in Fremont, Downtown, Queen Anne, & Ravenna| monthly subscription available
Caffe Ladro is another one of the other larger roasters serving the best coffee beans in Seattle. They have 18 locations nationwide, yet each one still feels like a cozy neighborhood joint.
If available, get a bag of the Queen Anne blend (~$17). It’s chocolatey and almond-y with a way more robust flavor than you’d expect from a house blend.
Seven Coffee
website | online & retail only | monthly subscription available
Seven Coffee brings Hawaiian coffee to Seattle. Owner Sean Lee moved from Oahu and makes specialty coffee using Kona beans and others from around the world. You’ll find their coffee in restaurants like Biscuit Bitch, who even has a co-branded blend made just for them.
If available, try the Seven Sumatra (~$17). It has a supple mouth feel and leaves fruit lingering on the palate long after you swallow.
Two Sisters Coffee Company
website | online only
Two Sisters is owned by, you guessed it, two siblings. It started when one of them had a doctor tell them they had to stop drinking coffee. She balked, to which the doctor replied she could start roasting her own green beans. They started tinkering and developed a small batch coffee company out of their garage in Kirkland, Washington.
If available, get the Columbia Tolima (~$15). It’s a light roast that starts citrusy and fruity but has a smooth cocoa finish.
Mythic Coffee
website | online only
Mythic Coffee is one of the newer roasters to the coffee scene. Co-owner Jason worked in coffee for 15 years before breaking out on his own. Him and his wife source green coffee beans from Mercon Specialty, an importer that works directly with farmers to source sustainable beans.
My favorite of their beans is the light Glitter Maiden coffee beans (~$13). It has a beautifully soft mouthfeel and cocoa-y flavors that feel light thanks to citrus notes.
Ugly Mug Coffee Roasters
website | 1607 W Dravus St (Interbay) & 1309 NE 43rd St (U-District)
This micro roaster had been on my list for awhile, but they took a break from roasting when I first heard about them. I recently tried their Colombia La Primavera Huila coffee ($17) and immediately understood why they say on their website they focus on balance.
It’s smooth and creamy with a touch of acidity at the end. It isn’t as pronounced as other coffees I’ve had, which is perfect for those times you just want a no-fuss cup of coffee you can rely on.
Cafe Avole
website | 8323 Rainier Ave S (Rainier Valley) & 2330 E Union St (Central District) | monthly subscription available
This Black-owned Rainier Beach coffee shop pronounced “ah-bohl” serves Ethiopian coffee. It was opened by young entrepreneur, Solomon, right out of college who crowdsourced funds when he couldn’t get a loan. Now his cafe is a gathering spot for food and Jabena, coffee brewed using the traditional African method.
Get the Ibex Roast(~$20) beans if available. They’re a medium roast with ever-so-slight dark notes.
Lighthouse Roasters
website | 400 N 34 St (Fremont)
This button of a coffee shop feels like one of the last hidden spots in Seattle. It’s in the middle of a artsy neighborhood off busy streets and is easy to miss. It uses a vintage cast-iron roaster to roast small batches of beans every day.
My favorite bag to buy is the Lighthouse Blend (~$18.50). It’s a medium roast that uses beans from Latin America to create a chocolatey-smooth cup.
Espresso Vivace
website | 532 Broadway E (Capitol Hill) & 227 Yale Ave N (South Lake Union) | monthly subscription available
If you love espresso, this small-batch Seattle coffee roaster is for you. Espresso Vivace was started in the early 1990s after its now-owner traveled to Italy. They focus on northern Italian-style coffee, which roasts and blends mild Arabica beans with the goal of coaxing out as much of their caramelized sugar content as possible.
My favorite of Espresso Vivace’s coffee beans to take home is the Brazilian (~$22). It tastes like espresso with that roasted flavor, but finished smoother than others. You won’t taste that sooty “dark roasted” flavor characteristic of most traditional Italian-style espressos, which in my book is preferable.
Velton’s Coffee Roasting Co.
website | online & retail only
Velton Ross basically grew up in the coffee industry. He started at 18 working in coffee shops, then went on to run coffee shop legends like BauHaus and a Top Pot location before moving to roasting. He has a few blends, but mostly focuses on single-origin blends that he roasts out of Everett. You can find his coffee in a lot of Seattle coffee shops, like Tougo Coffee and Chocolat Vitale.
While Velton is known for single-origin, his blends are mighty good. Try the Bonsai Blend ($18) if it’s available. It’s smooth and creamy with notes of milk chocolate, caramel, hazelnut, strawberry, and citrus.
Bring more of Seattle home
If you think Seattle coffee roasters take their craft seriously, you should check out other small batch makers.
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