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From drip coffee makers to French presses to pour-overs, there are numerous ways to make a quality cup of coffee. But avid coffee drinkers know that the beans are the most important, which is why subscription services that expertly curate artisanal and locally-sourced beans are so worth the money.
Plus, it makes for the perfect gift for any coffee aficionado looking to experiment with new beans this year. From Trade Coffee, which sources their beans from more than 450 roasting companies, to the cult-favorite Oakland Coffee, which boasts impressive sustainability practices, here are the best coffee subscription services to gift your coffee-loving dad.
Bean Box
Bean Box is a great way to try out different beans from across the world. The Seattle-based coffee marketplace sends out full sized bags of beans, expertly curated by the Bean Box team, on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Each selection is not only based off seasonality, but is built around each subscriber’s personalized roast profile to ensure match that never misses. Plus, they’re currently offering a free bag ($24 value) when you subscribe to a coffee plan.
Trade Coffee
Trade Coffee is the best choice for those looking to support small businesses, one of the reasons it boasts more than 300,000 rave reviews on its website. From San Francisco’s Ritual Coffee to Boston’s George Horwell, there are more than 450 roasting companies to choose from. When signing up, you’re asked to complete a seven question quiz that they use to recommend three types of beans for your first delivery. Plus, if you aren’t happy with their selection you get replacement bag on the house. Depending on delivery frequency, prices range between $13 and $22. And if you subscribe today, you’ll get 30% off your first order.
Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle, known for treating coffee as high art, road the rising wave of artisanal coffee. Their subscription service options are almost as extensive as their menu, offering deliveries for Single Origin, Blend, Espresso, cold brew and decaf. If you aren’t familiar with all of Blue Bottle’s blends, worry not: you can take their extensive quiz to get suggestions and subscribe from there.
Misto Box
MistoBox is perfect for coffee lovers looking to try out new blends. From Equator Coffees to Verve, their mixes include roasting companies from across the country, curated by experts. Considering the variety of award-winning roasters they offer, Misto arguably promises the best bang for your buck at only $11 per month. Plus, their gift box, which allows recipients to select their own blends, makes the perfect present ahead of the holidays.
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Atlas Coffee Gift Subcription
Atlas Coffee Club’s gift subscription is an easy upgrade from the usual bag of beans. Each shipment spotlights single-origin coffee from a different country — think Tanzania, Kenya, Colombia and beyond — roasted fresh and packaged with tasting notes, brew tips and a postcard-style guide to the region, turning their kitchen counter into a mini world tour. Gift options range from shorter trial runs to longer subscriptions, with free U.S. shipping included.
