Coffee

How to Choose the Right Coffee

Finding your perfect coffee doesn’t have to be complicated—but a little know-how goes a long way. Whether you're chasing fruity and bright or bold and smoky, here are a couple key things to think about when you're dialing in your next bag.

Single Origin vs. Blend: What’s the Difference?

  • Single Origin coffees come from one specific farm or region, and they’re all about unique flavors and a sense of place. Like Colombia El Jordan, which delivers syrupy cherry, dark chocolate, and baking spice from the lush highlands. Or Indonesia Bies Penantan, a medium roast with dark chocolate, pineapple, and clove notes from the rich volcanic soils of Sumatra.
  • Blends are crafted by combining beans from multiple origins to create balance, consistency, and depth. Hundred Mile is a smooth, easygoing blend with a chocolatey backbone and just enough fruit to keep things interesting.

Not sure where to start? If you’re curious about terroir and want to taste something distinct, try a single origin. Want a crowd-pleaser that brews up solid every time? Go with a blend.

Light, Medium, or Dark: Know Your Roast

  • Light Roast – Bright, juicy, and complex. A coffee like Homestead keeps it light on the roast. Expect a balance of chocolate, candied fruit, and nougat sweetness.
  • Medium Roast – Balanced and approachable. Colombia El Jordan hits that sweet spot—full-bodied with notes of caramel, red fruit, and subtle spice.
  • Dark Roast – Big, bold, and roasty. Hair Bender is our classic dark roast that doesn’t mess around. Smoky, bittersweet, and built for those who like their coffee with punch.

There’s no wrong way to choose—just follow your flavor and your mood. However you brew, we've got the coffee to match.

Forget About It With a Subscription

If you find your perfect roast, subscribe and let us do all the work. With a Stumptown coffee subscription you get:

  • Coffee roasted to order and shipped on your schedule
  • Flexible options to adjust anytime
  • A steady supply of your go-to brew

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