Panther Coffee: Miami's Specialty Roaster with a Blend-Rich, World-Spanning Catalog
Panther Coffee is one of Miami's defining specialty coffee institutions, roasting a catalog that balances classic espresso culture with contemporary single-origin exploration. Their ten-coffee lineup in the CoffeeByMe catalog is heavily blend-oriented — seven blends to three singles — reflecting a house philosophy rooted in consistency, approachability, and the Northern Italian espresso tradition that inspires coffees like 1927 and 1985.
The 1927 blend is a cornerstone: medium-dark roasted with notes of dark chocolate, nutty sweetness, and a syrupy, creamy finish built for espresso and milk-based drinks. Its companion, 1985, sits at medium roast with milk chocolate and toasted almond for a more mellow, full-bodied profile. For those who want brightness and fruit, WEST COAST takes a light-medium approach with sweet lemonade, malted chocolate, and raspberry — versatile for pourover and espresso alike.
On the single-origin side, Ngogomo from Burundi's Ngogomo wet mill is a standout: a light roast washed Bourbon with black tea, peach, and tangerine that rewards careful filter brewing. Israel Salazar's Colombia brings vivid orange, lemon zest, and graham cracker notes at medium-light roast, while the Mountain Water DECAF from Brazil delivers a creamy body with chocolate and red fruit.
MEJOR — a USDA Organic blend from smallholder producers in Cauca, Colombia — and CASA — a USDA Organic multi-origin blend — round out a lineup with options at every roast level and brewing style. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation engine can help you find the Panther blend or single origin that fits your cup.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngogomo - Burundi Specialty Coffee | Light | silkytangerinebrightjuicypeachBlack tea | $28.00 |
| Israel Salazar - Colombia Specialty Coffee | Medium Light | Graham CrackerLemon ZestOrange | $25.00 |
| Mountain Water DECAF - Brasil Specialty coffee | Medium | Chocolate and Red FruitHoney-Like SweetnessCreamy Body | $22.00 |
Blends
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST COAST - Panther Coffee Blend | Medium Light | concord graperaspberrycaramelSweet lemonademalted chocolate | $23.00 |
| CASA - Panther Coffee Blend ··· (USDA ORGANIC) ··· | Medium | apricotbaking spicescaramelblack cherriesMilk chocolate | $22.00 |
| MEJOR - Colombia Specialty Coffee (USDA ORGANIC) | Medium | milk chocolatesilkybrightMontmorency cherrysweetcitrus | $22.00 |
| EAST COAST - Panther Coffee Blend | Medium | Soft Round ChocolateRipe Coffee FruitSugarcane finishSweet Black CherryCreamy | $21.00 |
| COLD BREW - Panther Coffee Blend | Medium | HoneyMalted MilkVanillaCherriesDeep Chocolate | $21.00 |
| 1985 - Panther Coffee Blend | Medium | Milk ChocolateToasted Almond | $21.00 |
| 1927 - Panther Coffee Blend | Medium Dark | NuttySyrupyBalancedDark ChocolateMellowCreamy | $21.00 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
Panther spans a wide roast arc from light (Ngogomo Burundi) through medium-light, medium, and medium-dark (1927), with no dark-roast offerings. The blend lineup concentrates in the medium range and leans heavily toward chocolate, caramel, and fruit notes with full body and moderate acidity — approachable flavor territory that suits both espresso and milk drinks. Single origins push into brighter, more acidic territory with tea and citrus character. Pricing is tight and fair: blends run $21–$23 per 12oz, singles $22–$28.
Why Buy Panther Coffee
1927 — Panther's Northern Italian-inspired medium-dark espresso blend with dark chocolate, nutty sweetness, and creamy body — is a benchmark espresso blend at $21/12oz.
Ngogomo from Burundi is a featured light-roast single origin with exceptional brightness: black tea, peach, and tangerine that shines as a pour-over and stands apart from the blend-heavy rest of the catalog.
MEJOR and CASA are both USDA Organic certified, making Panther a strong choice for organic-minded buyers who want quality blends with traceable Colombian and multi-origin sourcing.
Ten coffees spanning light to medium-dark, including a cold brew blend and a decaf, give Panther one of the most complete and versatile catalogs of any South-region roaster on CoffeeByMe.
