Question 1

What is single origin coffee?

Accepted Answer

Single origin coffee comes from beans grown at a specific farm or region. The character of that place — altitude, soil, and climate — comes through clearly in the cup, making each origin distinct and traceable.

Question 2

What's the difference between light roast and dark roast coffee?

Accepted Answer

Light roasts are roasted for a shorter time and retain more of the bean's original character — bright acidity and floral or fruity notes. Dark roasts develop bittersweet, chocolatey, and roasted flavors with lower acidity. Medium roasts balance both ends of the spectrum.

Question 3

What are cupping notes in coffee?

Accepted Answer

Cupping notes describe the complex flavors in a coffee using familiar references — fruit, flowers, nuts, chocolate — so you can intuitively understand what it will taste like. These aromas and flavors form naturally from the bean's origin, variety, and processing method; nothing is added.

Question 4

What is specialty coffee?

Accepted Answer

Specialty coffee is graded by SCA-certified Q-Graders and must score 80 or above out of 100 on a standardized cupping evaluation. It represents the top tier of coffee — carefully sourced from specific farms, processed meticulously, and roasted to highlight each bean's unique character.

Question 5

How do I find coffee beans that match my taste?

Accepted Answer

Think about the flavors you already enjoy — nutty and chocolatey, bright and fruity, or floral and delicate. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation tool asks a few simple questions about your preferences and suggests beans that match your taste profile.

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Find your own coffee.

Browse by the cup.

The makers behind the cup.

How the community brews.

How the community brews.

Read these first,before you pick your beans.

The easiest way
to love coffee.

Read these first,
before you pick your beans.