Walrus Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I distinctly remember there being a thread that discussed everyone's preferred online coffee retailers, but I totally can't find it. Can anyone tell me what their favorite coffee retailer is, and why? I'm thinking of putting together a retirement care package for my parents, and my mom's a total coffee nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Front Porch Cafe is great coffee - it features Kill Devil Coffee Roasters, and they used to carry it at Arrowine (and maybe they still do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucas87 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'm a fan of Intelligentsia and really like the Black Cat Espresso blend (both for espresso and regular coffee). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlover Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 stumptowncoffee.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I enjoy Gevalia, and have been getting it delivered for years. I am mostly a decaf person, and I think thier versions of decaf tastes very good. The have a nice selection of coffees, and offer seasonal specials. They do tea as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLB Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Front Porch Cafe is great coffee - it features Kill Devil Coffee Roasters, and they used to carry it at Arrowine (and maybe they still do). Arrowine still sells Kill Devil coffee, good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 www.peets.com I've been getting freshly roasted coffee delivered from Peets for several years now. Obviously, I'm pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrius Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Bad Ass Coffee Company is good. http://www.badasscoffee.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 http://www.caffepronto.com/ (If you like coffee at Restaurant Eve) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 stumptowncoffee.com Stumptown is the absolute best coffee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Rymarz Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Blue Mountain is very good. http://www.bluemountaincoffee.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Blue Mountain is very good.http://www.bluemountaincoffee.com/ He underpromises, Blue Mountain rocks! (but it's reeeeeaaaallly expensive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Community Coffee MelloJoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I like Greencastle Coffee Roasters. However, I must admit, I've never purchased from them online because we always stop in on our way to and from my son's college. However, the coffee (and hard to get Asian foods) that we buy from them is first rate and very reasonably priced. http://www.greencastlecoffee.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinist Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 For about a year now, I've been getting coffee from Dean's Beans. The coffee is good. The company only purchases from "villages and importers that are committed to Fair Trade and working towards better economic opportunity, improved health and nutrition in the villages." They go far beyond Fair Trade and USDA Organic requirements, taking the economic and ecological vitality of the places they buy from into account, and the coffee is relatively inexpensive to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Front Porch Cafe is great coffee - it features Kill Devil Coffee Roasters Word. On your advice I bought a couple pounds of Kill Devil Mocha Java. Some primo shit, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Just two hours ago I had a cup from the local organization Grounds for Cause , and was very impressed. They gave me a bag of French roast that I'll probably grind and brew tomorrow, if not later today. If it's as good as the cup I had this morning I'm giving up Peets and Mayorga. Stay tuned - tasting notes to follow once I brew to my own specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbq4me Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 centralcoffeeroasters.com in sperryville, that's what they serve at the Inn at LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDiPesto Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 centralcoffeeroasters.com in sperryville, that's what they serve at the Inn at LW Totally agree, stopped in there Friday on the way to our farm in Etlan, stocked up for the house of guests, was glad this bunch left enough for me to bring home most of a bag of their Panama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 One of Nick Cho's recent posts got me reminiscing about the old Coffee Connection. A bit of Googling turned up this outfit: has anybody tried the coffees from Black Bear Coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 We've been drinking this ever since our trip to NOLA in 1988. French Market Coffee with Chicory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-by Critic Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'd like to put in a word for bird-friendly (i.e., shade grown) coffee. Right at the moment, certification is in a somewhat confused state, but Rainforest Alliance certification or certification by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center are recognized standards. Finding coffee with Smithsonian certification is tough. Sometimes Mayorga carries some. A nice bonus is that pretty much all shade-grown coffee is also fair trade and/or organic. Not to mention that it tastes a whole lot better than sun-grown coffee. Locally, the Sanctuary coffee sold at WFM is Rainforest Alliance Certified and happens to be very good. I can't do anything about the guilt associated with the carbon costs of dragging coffee beans around the world, as coffee won't grow here. But at least I can purchase coffee that has a lower impact on the environment where it is grown. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Not mail-order, but a few Whole Foods (Fairfax in particular) are roasting on-site. Does the coffeegentsia have any particular thoughts on the quality therein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWing Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Julius Meinl coffee from Austria is truly amazing. Every time I have a cup I can't help saying -- yes, out loud -- "goddamn, this coffee is truly amazing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Check out Coffee Review, a website that reviews coffees from many online retailers. One of my favorites is Paradise Roasters, one of many linked on the Coffee Review site. I recently ordered two 14-ounce bags of Ethiopia Biloya Special, a coffee that received the highest rating that Coffee Review has given. Coffee Review rates coffee in much the same way that Parker rates wines, on a 100-point scale. I've also ordered coffees from Intelligensia, Counterculture Coffees (where Murky Coffee gets their beans), and Willoughbys Coffees and Teas. All good and well worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Julius Meinl coffee from Austria is truly amazing. Every time I have a cup I can't help saying -- yes, out loud -- "goddamn, this coffee is truly amazing." Thanks very much for the link to Julius Meinl coffee. I had no idea it was available online. I have a good friend who would take on a pack of pitbulls armed only with a toothpick in order to satisfy his craving. By the way, if any of you are true coffee nuts, meaning you roast your own beans, then you may want to check out Sweet Maria's.... I know a true coffee nut and he swears by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saycheese Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 A couple in my neighborhood opened a place in Annandale called Beanetics, on Columbia Pike in the shopping center where Magruder's is/was. They roast coffee beans on site. I must admit I have not tried it yet, as we are Illy fans, but certainly plan to soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 By the way, if any of you are true coffee nuts, meaning you roast your own beans, then you may want to check out Sweet Maria's.... I know a true coffee nut and he swears by them. Have you done this, Pool Boy? I've been wanting to try it for years, but was put off by the odor after touring Mayorga's factory. Freshly roasted coffee beans smell wonderful; beans being roasted smell nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Have you done this, Pool Boy? I've been wanting to try it for years, but was put off by the odor after touring Mayorga's factory. Freshly roasted coffee beans smell wonderful; beans being roasted smell nasty. Nope. Too nerdy for me so far. I can only presently afford to be a nerd about one thing so far -- wine. Maybe some day. I am told it brings your coffee tasting to a whole new level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Have you done this, Pool Boy? I've been wanting to try it for years, but was put off by the odor after touring Mayorga's factory. Freshly roasted coffee beans smell wonderful; beans being roasted smell nasty. A friend of mine roasts his own--using Sweet Maria's beans--but he can only do it on the outside porch, as his wife won't let him do it inside. I watched him roast a batch and there was surprised by the amount of smoke and odor generated. But it's fascinating to watch--you have to listen for the "first crack" and "second crack", then get the timing right as to when to stop. He gave me some of the beans he roasted and the coffee was first rate, better than anything I've bought locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 centralcoffeeroasters.com in sperryville, that's what they serve at the Inn at LW I finally had occasion to stop there yesterday, and was glad that they were still open (I got there 15 minutes before their posted closing time). I needed a caffeine-infusion for the drive back to D.C. and their Kenya AA hit the spot very nicely. And it only cost $1.00! Imagine that! I went in, said hello, and the proprietor said, "Help yourself, just throw a dollar into the basket." Gotta love country living - when was the last time you paid so little for a really good cup of coffee anywhere here in the U.S.A.? I bought a couple of bags of beans to take home. It's a nice little place, you can see the roaster behind some glass. They seem to only be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00-5:00. They are as good a reason as any to visit Rappahannock County, Virginia, that's for sure. If you're anywhere near there (i.e. visiting Luray Caverns, Skyline Drive, Inn at Little Washington, Copperfox Distillery...) on a weekend, it's worth stopping by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 ^ The Whole Foods in Clarendon sells Central Coffee Roasters' coffee beans. I bought a bag of their Ethiopian Washed Sidamo (Fair Trade) coffee beans this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMc Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I really like counter culture coffee and ME Swing's, but I'd just go get Swing's at Whole Foods rather than mail order. For what it's worth, counterculturecoffee.com has a partnership with the Culinary Institute of America and is the bean of choice for Dolcezza, Baked and Wired, Murky, Big Bear, Tryst, and Open City. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I really like counter culture coffee and ME Swing's, but I'd just go get Swing's at Whole Foods rather than mail order. For what it's worth, counterculturecoffee.com has a partnership with the Culinary Institute of America and is the bean of choice for Dolcezza, Baked and Wired, Murky, Big Bear, Tryst, and Open City. . . .Does the 17th&G location of Swing's only have counter service, or do they sell beans as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyG Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Has anyone found a source for Decaf Sumatran that isn't overroasted? The Caribou in Herndon just closed, which means our local source for borderline acceptable beans is gone. We used Peets for several years, but they're really a little too roasted for our tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Freshman Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Has anyone found a source for Decaf Sumatran that isn't overroasted? The Caribou in Herndon just closed, which means our local source for borderline acceptable beans is gone. We used Peets for several years, but they're really a little too roasted for our tastes. You might try Lexington Coffee, a small company in southern Virginia. They have a decaf Sumatra, and while I have not tried it, I think their coffee in general is terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm drinking a ton of metropolis coffee right now from Chicago- it's available from them directly and is just wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMc Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Does the 17th&G location of Swing's only have counter service, or do they sell beans as well? They sell beans. Only two or three kinds are also available at Whole Foods, and oddly enough, that "Best DC" grocery on U Street sells four of five types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u-bet! Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Has anyone found a source for Decaf Sumatran that isn't overroasted? The Caribou in Herndon just closed, which means our local source for borderline acceptable beans is gone. We used Peets for several years, but they're really a little too roasted for our tastes. Not sure if this will help, but I had a great cup of brewed decaf this week at, of all places, the Dogfish Head Ale House in Seven Corners. It might be worth a shot to call and ask them where they get their decaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Julius Meinl coffee from Austria is truly amazing. Every time I have a cup I can't help saying -- yes, out loud -- "goddamn, this coffee is truly amazing." So cool -- they are now in Chicago. I guess I know where to go on my next visit to try this brew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercarrjones Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Incidentally.. Nick Cho is now selling his coffee online. Too bad the DC coffee business didn't work out so well for him. I presume it will be the same high quality as the Wrecking Ball that was available at select DC locations (Dolcezza) over the past year. http://www.wreckingballcoffee.com/ I've ordered a batch, but with the shipping/higher cost will probably stick with Qualia or Filter unless it's mind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I received a sample of coffee once from the online cookbook store Jessica's Biscuit, and it was quite flavorful and tasty. I think I had ordered a decaf espresso bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Just came across this site: Coffee CSA. You get to choose the farmer and blend. Have not tried it, of course, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Julius Meinl coffee from Austria is truly amazing. Every time I have a cup I can't help saying -- yes, out loud -- "goddamn, this coffee is truly amazing." When I checked out their Chicago location, I was told that Leopold's Kafe in G'town now serves Julius Meinl. It was such a nice coffeeshop, with yummy baked goods and good coffee and tea selections. I really enjoyed my morning brew there. I can certainly see why it's amazing. A couple in my neighborhood opened a place in Annandale called Beanetics, on Columbia Pike in the shopping center where Magruder's is/was. They roast coffee beans on site. I must admit I have not tried it yet, as we are Illy fans, but certainly plan to soon. Beanetics is one of my favorite shops to frequent in Annandale when I am nearby. Their iced coffee hits the spot on a day like today and they sell the iced coffee concentrate to go in Ball's jars. You can't beat that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choirgirl21 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 This thread hasn't been active in a long time, but it was the best one I could find without starting a new thread. Just wondering if anyone is a member of Tonx? Really great concept, their PR & marketing is great, and their beans are really really good. I do think it ends up being a bit overpriced, but for folks who may not put too high of a premium on QPR, it's a convenient and fun option. I recently put my membership on hold because I was developing quite the stockpile. Not sure if I'll go back when what I have runs out or not. Will probably try out more local stuff first, but overall I've enjoyed being a member. Anyway, all of the activity on the independent coffeehouse thread made me think of it and I just wondered if anyone else had joined and what they thought. If you're interested in joining, PM me and I'll refer you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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