Our Coffees
Every year, we travel the globe to find the finest coffee available. We'll try hundreds of samples from any one country. Then, we select the most spectacular coffees to bring home to you.
Our company's size is perfect for sourcing the best of each country's crop. We're able to bring in special coffees that might otherwise be out of the small roaster's reach or too limited in supply for the large roaster.
Reindeer Blend 2009
Our much anticipated Reindeer Blend is a luscious, deep cup with high notes of fruit and nuts and deep notes of dark chocolate and butterscotch.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 9
Kenya
A clean, powerful beginning leads to a huge, sweet, blackberry crispness.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 1
Daybreak Morning Blend
The perfect pick-me-up whether it's morning or evening. Cheering and sweet, it leaves a quiet hint of fruit and nuts after each sip.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 2
Guatemala El Paraíso
Guatemala El Paraíso has the hallmark citrus and floral flavors of the Huehuetenango Region, along with cranberry and dried cherry notes.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 2
Amy's Blend
Amy's Blend is a wonderful and complex lighter roast, honoring the memory of Caribou Roastmaster Amy Erickson.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 2
Colombia
A smooth coffee full of sweet caramel flavors and roasted nuts.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 3
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Sombra del Poro has flavors of semi-sweet chocolate and black cherries and a bold creamy texture.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 4
Essential Organic Blend
A lively blend of intense, juicy coffee with high lemongrass notes and a deep undercurrent of peaches and plums.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 4
Acacia
Acacia Organic Blend suggests flavors of luscious blueberry, dark chocolate and just the slightest hint of juicy tangerine.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 1
Fair Trade - Rwanda
This season, as part of our Fair Trade program, we are offering a rich and bold coffee from the town of Musasa in Northern Rwanda.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 4
Caribou Blend
Gently blends sweet, spicy, and berry notes into a smoothly balanced, relaxing, and down-to-earth taste.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 6
Gopher Blend
To honor thee U of M, a tried and true delightful blend! A bold yet smooth cup of coffee, to drive our team to victory!
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 6
Fireside
A fragrant brew that starts with a silky, syrupy taste and ends with smoky berry notes.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 6
Loma Linda
Loma Linda is unique because of how it was processed. Coffee cherries picked at the peak of ripeness were split into three lots, each processed using a different method, yielding distinct flavors.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 7
Sumatra
A juicy delight in the cup with tones of apricot and pipe tobacco, backed by a creamy body.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 7
Mocha Java
Yemen Mocha Mattari, Java, Costa Rica, and Ethiopia Harrar are blended together to create this spicy, bittersweet cup, laced with hints of wild honey.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 8
Espresso
Sweet and smoothly sophisticated, a delightfully pungent flavor that virtually explodes in your mouth. Its creamy liveliness is a treat.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 9
Mahogany
Rugged and earthy, Mahogany is refined with raw honey, heady aromatic woods and clean, dry vanilla sweetness.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 9
Obsidian
Dark to the core. Smooth to the finish. Heavy with flavors of luscious berries, this smooth blend is a dark roast drinker's delight.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 9
French Roast
This smoky, rich blend has a decadent, bittersweet flavor with a smooth, heavy body. Utter indulgence.
Lightness on a scale of 1 to 10: 10