Peet's Coffee: The Original West Coast Dark-Roast Institution
Peet's Coffee is the West Coast roaster that effectively defined the American dark roast, and its catalog still reflects that heritage: the overwhelming majority of its coffees are roasted to the darkest level, built for richness, body, and bittersweet depth rather than bright acidity. The signature blends are the heart of the lineup — Major Dickason's Blend (earth, spice), the world-famous Arabian Mocha-Java (cocoa, port, cardamom), and a family of French, Italian, and House dark roasts — alongside Indo-Pacific specialties like Sumatra, Sulawesi-Kalosi, and the Garuda Blend that lean into teak, tobacco, and earthy heft.
The single origins follow the same philosophy, with dark-roasted lots from Guatemala (San Sebastián), Yemen (Arabian Mocha Sanani), Kenya, and the Indo-Pacific. A handful of brighter exceptions show Peet's range — the featured Luminosa bright roast (passion flower, stone fruit, cacao), Sun Catcher, and the electric Costa Rica Aurora light roast. Peet's also keeps one of the deepest decaf benches in the catalog, from Decaf Major Dickason's to Decaf Mocca-Java. With pricing from $18.95 to $31.95 and mostly 16 oz bags, Peet's is the natural home for traditional dark-roast drinkers. Use CoffeeByMe's AI taste-matcher to find your Peet's cup.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Guinea Highlands | Dark | JackfruitGanacheHerb | $21.95 |
| Las Hermanas | Medium | Toasted NutMilk ChocolateCaramel | $21.95 |
| Costa Rica | Dark | Lemon PiePanela SugarCocoa | $21.95 |
| Colombia | Dark | Stone FruitToasted NutCaramel | $21.95 |
| Brazil | Medium | HazelnutDried FruitCaramel | $21.95 |
| Ethiopian Fancy | Dark | Candied Lemon ZestPerfumed Jasmine | $23.95 |
| Kenya Auction Lot | Dark | CitrusBerryBrowned Sugar | $23.95 |
| Decaf Sumatra | Dark | EarthSandalwoodTreacle | $24.95 |
| Sumatra | Dark | EarthSandalwoodHerb | $23.95 |
| Arabian Mocha Sanani | Dark | Warm SpiceWiney FruitCacao | $31.95 |
| Guatemala San Sebastián | Dark | Guayaba PastilleVanilla OrchidCocoa | $23.95 |
| Sulawesi-Kalosi | Dark | Crushed SpiceMarzipanTeak | $23.95 |
| Organic Yosemite Dos Sierras | Dark | Milk ChocolateApricotToasted Almond | $23.95 |
| Aged Sumatra | Dark | Warm SpiceTropical WoodDried Fruit | $23.95 |
| Ethiopian Super Natural | Dark | Candied PeelWild BlueberryBergamot | $24.95 |
| Papua New Guinea Wahgi Valley | Dark | Cured TobaccoBaked PlumBurnt Sugar | $18.95 |
Blends
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decaf Big Bang | Medium | Graham CrustMilk ChocolateFruit Tart | $22.95 |
| Baridi Blend | Medium | CitrusFlowerBlackberryCocoaSyrup | $21.95 |
| Costa Rica Aurora | Light | Lemon BarMolassesBlack Cherry | $21.95 |
| Organic Alameda Morning Blend | Medium | CocoaFloralsDulce De Leche | $22.95 |
| Decaf House Blend | Dark | CitrusToastSpice | $22.95 |
| Luminosa | Light | Stone FruitCacaoPassion Flower | $19.95 |
| Gaia Organic Blend | Dark | EarthBlossomCacao | $23.95 |
| Uzuri African Blend | Dark | Dark ChocolateSmokeCaramel Brûlée | $23.95 |
| Organic French Roast | Dark | Dark ChocolateSmokeCaramel Brûlée | $21.95 |
| Garuda Blend® | Dark | EarthTobaccoTeak | $23.95 |
| Decaf French Roast | Dark | Dark ChocolateSmokeCaramel Brûlée | $22.95 |
| House Blend | Dark | CitrusToastSpice | $19.95 |
| Decaf Mocca-Java | Dark | Warm SpiceBittersweet ChocolateDried Fruit | $24.95 |
| Italian Roast | Dark | BiscottiDark ChocolateBurnt Sugar | $21.95 |
| French Roast | Dark | Dark ChocolateSmokeCaramel Brûlée | $21.95 |
| Decaf Major Dickason's Blend | Dark | EarthSpice | $22.95 |
| Café Domingo® | Medium | ToastToffeeNougat | $19.95 |
| Espresso Forte | Dark | Chocolate TruffleHazelnutLemon Curd | $21.95 |
| Arabian Mocha-Java | Dark | PortCardamomCocoa | $23.95 |
| Middle Ground | Medium | Stone FruitBrown SugarDutch Cocoa | $20.95 |
| Sun Catcher | Light | CitrusHoneysuckleStrawberry Jam | $20.95 |
| Big Bang | Medium | Graham CrustMilk ChocolateFruit Tart | $21.95 |
| Major Dickason's™ | Dark | EarthSpice | $21.95 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
Peet's catalog is concentrated heavily at the dark end of the spectrum, where chocolate, smoke, earth, and spice dominate, anchored by perennials like Major Dickason's and the French/Italian roasts. A small but deliberate bright wing — Luminosa, Sun Catcher, Costa Rica Aurora — provides floral, fruit-forward contrast. Pricing runs $18.95–$31.95, mostly in 16 oz bags.
Why Buy Peets
Iconic blends: Major Dickason's Blend is Peet's all-time best seller, joined by the world-famous Arabian Mocha-Java and bold French/Italian roasts.
One bright standout: the featured Luminosa light roast (passion flower, stone fruit, cacao) shows Peet's range beyond dark roast.
Indo-Pacific depth: Sumatra, Sulawesi-Kalosi, and Garuda Blend deliver rare earthy, full-bodied character.
Deepest decaf bench: from Decaf Major Dickason's to Decaf Mocca-Java — ideal for dark-roast traditionalists who also want caffeine-free options.
