A coffee subscription for two people works on the same terms as for one: pick a coffee, pick whole bean or ground, pick how often it ships, and pay 11% less than the one-time $28 for 12 oz, with free US shipping. The thing that changes with two people is the schedule, because one 12 oz bag is about 15 mugs, and two people go through that faster than one.
How fast do two people finish a 12 oz bag?
A 12 oz bag is about 340 grams. A 12 oz mug at 1:16 uses roughly 22 grams, so a bag is about 15 mugs. Our cadence guide counts 6 oz cups at 10 grams, which is why its numbers look more generous. Here is the math for mugs, split between the household.
| Mugs per day, both people together | Days one bag lasts | Bags per 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | About 15.5 | About 1.9 |
| 2 | About 7.7 | About 3.9 |
| 3 | About 5.2 | About 5.8 |
| 4 | About 3.9 | About 7.8 |
These are estimates for drip or pour-over at a normal strength. A French press or a stronger ratio uses more. The how much coffee per cup page has the exact dose for your pot.
Which schedule fits a household of two?
The subscription schedules we list are every 2 weeks, monthly and every 2 months. For two people, every 2 weeks is the realistic starting point, and it covers about a mug a day between you. If each of you drinks a mug or more, one bag every 2 weeks will run out early.
That gap has a plain fix, documented in our cadence guide: order a single extra bag at the one-time price when you run low, or shorten the schedule. We have not set up a way to put two bags in one delivery, so we will not promise one. If you are unsure, buy one bag first, time how many days it lasts for the two of you, and then set the subscription to match.
What if you like different coffees?
A subscription ships one coffee per delivery. Every coffee is the same $28 for 12 oz, so switching never changes what you pay. The practical answer for two tastes is to alternate: change the coffee before each shipment, as explained in can you switch coffees in a subscription. One of you gets the favorite this month, the other next month. Or pick one that works for both, and No. 1 Common Sense is built for that, since it takes milk or black.
How do you set it up, step by step?
- Choose a coffee from all ten coffees. The price is identical, so choose by taste.
- Choose whole bean or ground. If only one of you has a grinder, ground is the easy middle. The trade-off is in whole bean vs ground subscription.
- Choose the schedule. Start with every 2 weeks.
- Check out. The subscription price applies automatically.
- After the first bag, check how many days it lasted and change the schedule from your account if needed.
Skipping and canceling are one click each, with no fee and no minimum, as laid out in how our no-commitment subscription works. The discount stays at 11% whether you skip a delivery or change the schedule. The full policy is on the FAQ, and the subscription itself is on the subscription page.
Which coffee should two people start with?
Start with the one that asks the least of both of you, and keep the second for later.
Our pick
No. 1 Common Sense
Huila and Medellin-Antioquia, Colombia · 1,300 to 1,500 m · Fully washed, solar dried · Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Typica · Medium
Cocoa, red apple and brown sugar on the label, drip or French press, black or with milk.
Our pick
No. 7 Praxis
Antigua, Guatemala · 1,200 to 1,616 m · Fully washed, sun dried · Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Typica · Medium
Dark chocolate, bright fruit and butterscotch on the label, for two people working out what they actually like.
FAQ
Can two people share one coffee subscription?
Yes, one subscription ships one coffee to one address, so two people in a house can share it. The only question is volume. One bag is about 15 mugs of 12 oz, so a household drinking more than about one mug a day will want a shorter cadence or an extra bag.
How often should a coffee subscription for two people ship?
Every 2 weeks is the shortest schedule on our cadence guide, and it fits a household of two that drinks around a mug a day between them. If you drink more than that, add a one-time bag when you run out.
What if the two of us like different coffees?
A subscription ships one coffee per delivery. You can switch the coffee before any shipment from your account, so alternating a favorite of each is the simple answer.
Start with one bag, time it, and let the schedule follow what the two of you actually drink.
Questions people ask
Can two people share one coffee subscription?
Yes, one subscription ships one coffee to one address, so two people in a house can share it. The only question is volume. One bag is about 15 mugs of 12 oz, so a household drinking more than about one mug a day will want a shorter cadence or an extra bag.
How often should a coffee subscription for two people ship?
Every 2 weeks is the shortest schedule on our cadence guide, and it fits a household of two that drinks around a mug a day between them. If you drink more than that, add a one-time bag when you run out.
What if the two of us like different coffees?
A subscription ships one coffee per delivery. You can switch the coffee before any shipment from your account, so alternating a favorite of each is the simple answer.
Free printable
Keep the ratio chart on your fridge
One page with grams, level tablespoons and scoops for every cup size and for coffee makers from 2 to 14 cups. Leave your email and the download link appears right here.