Subscribe if you drink the same coffee most mornings and would rather not think about reordering. Order once if you like to rotate through origins, drink little, or have not tried the coffee yet. Our subscription is 11% off the $28 bag, you can skip or cancel in one click, and shipping is free in the US either way.
When does a subscription win?
A subscription wins when your habit is steady. One person drinking two cups a day goes through a 12 oz bag on a predictable schedule (we work that out in how long a 12 oz bag lasts), so the reorder is a chore you can hand off. The discount is a bonus, not the reason. The real gain is never running out on a Monday.
When is a one-time order better?
A one-time order wins when you want to taste around. We sell ten coffees at one price, so there is no budget reason to stay put. If you want to compare a Colombian with an Ethiopian natural, buy each once, as in Ethiopian natural vs Kenyan for pour-over. It is also the right call for gifts and for anyone who drinks a bag a month or less.
| Subscription | One-time order | |
|---|---|---|
| Price of a 12 oz bag | 11% off $28 | $28 |
| US shipping | Free | Free |
| Whole bean or ground | Your choice | Your choice |
| Changing your mind | Skip or cancel in one click | Nothing to cancel |
| Best for | One coffee, steady habit | Trying and rotating |
Which of our coffees fits each side?
For a daily bag you stop thinking about, we point to No. 1 Common Sense. We describe it as the cup you make every morning without thinking, and it takes milk without falling apart. For a weekend cup you want to pay attention to, No. 2 Good Sense is the one to buy once and drink black. For espresso, moka or milk drinks, No. 3 Position is the one we suggest.
| Coffee | Region | Process | Notes | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Common Sense | Huila and Medellin-Antioquia, Colombia | Fully washed, solar dried | Cocoa, red apple, brown sugar | Subscription |
| No. 2 Good Sense | Sidama, Ethiopia | Natural, hand sorted, dried on raised beds | Milk chocolate, fruit, caramel | One-time, then decide |
| No. 3 Position | Aceh, Takengon, Indonesia | Wet-hulled (giling basah) | Dark chocolate, dried fruit, earthy | Subscription if you drink espresso or milk drinks daily |
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
The label notes are cocoa, red apple and brown sugar, a cup that suits a bag you reorder without thinking.
Our pick
No. 2 Good Sense
Sidama, Ethiopia · 1,700 to 1,900 m · Natural, hand sorted, dried on raised beds · Indigenous heirloom cultivars · Medium-light
The label notes are milk chocolate, fruit and caramel, which is why it suits a slow cup you drink black.
Our pick
No. 3 Position
Aceh, Takengon, Indonesia · 1,100 to 1,600 m · Wet-hulled (giling basah) · Tim Tim, Typica, Ateng, Onan Ganjang, Jember
The label notes are dark chocolate, dried fruit and earthy, and we suggest it for espresso, moka and anything with milk.
What about trying before you commit?
Start with one bag. If you finish it and want the same cup again, set up the subscription. If you want something different, browse all ten coffees and order once. Questions about shipping or grinding are answered on the FAQ page.
We do not have data on how often you personally brew, so use the table as a guide and your own habit as the tiebreaker.
How do you decide in a minute?
Ask yourself three things. Did you finish your last bag, and would you buy the same one again? Do you brew at least most days? Would a missed reorder annoy you? Three yes answers point to a subscription. Any no points to a one-time order, and there is nothing lost by starting that way, because the price of the bag is the same $28 and shipping is free in the US in both cases.
If you grind at home, choose whole bean. If you do not own a grinder, choose ground when you check out. Either way the bag is 12 oz. A subscription does not lock you into a single coffee forever, and a one-time order does not stop you from subscribing next month.
Frequently asked questions
Is a coffee subscription cheaper than ordering once?
Ours is 11% off the $28 bag price, and shipping is free in the US either way. A one-time order costs $28 for 12 oz, whole bean or ground.
Can I skip or cancel a coffee subscription?
Yes. You can skip or cancel in one click. See the subscription page for how it works before you start.
Should I subscribe to a coffee I have not tried yet?
Order the bag once first. If you finish it and want the same cup again, switch to a subscription. If you want a different coffee next time, stay with one-time orders.
Pick the habit first, then the plan.
Questions people ask
Is a coffee subscription cheaper than ordering once?
Ours is 11% off the $28 bag price, and shipping is free in the US either way. A one-time order costs $28 for 12 oz, whole bean or ground.
Can I skip or cancel a coffee subscription?
Yes. You can skip or cancel in one click. See the subscription page for how it works before you start.
Should I subscribe to a coffee I have not tried yet?
Order the bag once first. If you finish it and want the same cup again, switch to a subscription. If you want a different coffee next time, stay with one-time orders.
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