8 coffee delivery subscriptions to try
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Subscription services can be worth the money for avid coffee drinkers. Plus, a coffee subscription makes a thoughtful and personalized gift for anyone looking to try out new blends.
Driftaway
Driftaway promises some of the most personalized subscription boxes, sent out after customers are given the chance to test up to four different blends in an initial test run. Future boxes are curated based on your reviews and ratings, and you always have the option to swap out beans you aren’t happy with.
Starting at $15, driftaway.coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle’s subscription service options are almost as extensive as their menu, offering deliveries for single origin, blend, espresso, cold brew and decaf coffee. If you aren’t familiar with all of Blue Bottle’s blends, you can take its equally extensive quiz to get suggestions, and subscribe from there.
Starting at $11, bluebottlecoffee.com
MistoBox
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 it offers, Misto arguably promises the best bang for your buck. Plus, its build-you-own-gift box makes the perfect holiday present.
Starting at $11, mistobox.com
Oakland Coffee
Green Day frontmen Mike Dirnt, Billy Joe Armstrong and Tre Cool founded this cult-favorite coffee company with impressive sustainability practices. Oakland Coffee sells beans that are certified, organic and fairly traded, and come in 100% compostable bags. Recently, Oakland launched two different subscription options: an expert-curated mix and a build-your-own box.
Starting at $10, oaklandcoffee.com
Bean Box
Just like Driftaway, Bean Box is a great way to try out different beans from around the world. The Seattle-based roaster offers two subscription services: a coffee-tasting plan and coffee bag plan. The tasting subscription offers four blends per month, curated by Bean Box, while the coffee bag plan allows customers to choose the blend they’ll receive.
Starting at $17, beanbox.com
Trade
Trade is the best choice for those looking to support small businesses — and probably why Trade 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. Signing up includes a seven-question quiz used to recommend three varieties of beans for your first delivery. Plus, if you aren’t happy with your initial selection, you get replacement bag on the house.
Starting at $13, drinktrade.com
Chamberlain Coffee
Chamberlain Coffee, founded by YouTube vlogger Emma Chamberlain, is both aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly. Its beans, which are fair-trade and USDA organic, are made fresh in its California roastery and packaged in compostable bags. After taking a flavor quiz, you’re all set for a personalized delivery that allows you to choose the blend, number of bags and frequency.
Starting at $12, chamberlaincoffee.com
Grounds & Hounds
Grounds & Hounds delivery boxes come with single-serve pods or fresh beans. The sustainable company not only boasts USDA-organic beans but donates 20% of its profits to rescue dogs. Its diverse blends cater to a variety of preferences; the company’s most popular coffees are Madagascar Vanilla and Morning Walk.
Starting at $14, groundsandhoundscoffee.com
