Small-batch · single origin

Coffee that travels well. Taste that doesn't.

We roast 40kg a week in a tiny warehouse in Oakland, then overnight it to your door within 48 hours of the first crack. No stale supermarket bags. No mystery blends.

Freshly roasted coffee beans

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This week's roasts

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Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Jasmine · stonefruit · black tea

$22
Colombia Huila

Colombia Huila

Caramel · red apple · cocoa

$19
Kenya Nyeri

Kenya Nyeri

Blackcurrant · tomato · brown sugar

$24
Guatemala Huehuetenango

Guatemala Huehue

Milk chocolate · orange · almond

$20
Roasting drum
Our story

A 12kg drum. A stubborn team. One rule: never age beans.

We started in 2019 with a single Probat roaster and a vague idea that most coffee sold in America is older than it should be. Today we're eight people, one cat, and a shipping process designed around a single constraint — every bag arrives within a week of roast day.

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Weekly drops

Pick a roast profile. We pick the best-tasting single origin that week.

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What our subscribers say

Maya R.
"I canceled three other subscriptions after my first Northwind bag. The Yirgacheffe tasted like it was roasted yesterday because it basically was."
Maya R. · Brooklyn, NY
David L.
"Our office switched over in March. We went from lukewarm complaints to people bringing friends by the cafe just to see the beans."
David L. · Office Manager, Tessera Labs
Priya S.
"The swap feature is the thing. I can shift from light to medium roast for winter without sending three emails to customer support."
Priya S. · Seattle, WA

Pick your rhythm

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Weekly

$19/bag

  • 250g, ships every Monday
  • Roast profile of your choice
  • Free shipping
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Monthly

$24/bag

  • 340g, first Monday each month
  • Roaster's pick
  • Free shipping
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From the journal

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Cupping session

How we score a new lot in under 20 minutes

Farm at origin

What "direct trade" actually means (and doesn't)

Pour-over setup

The V60 recipe we use every morning

Questions people actually ask

How fresh is "fresh"?

Every bag ships within 7 days of the roast date. The date is printed on the bottom of the bag.

Do you ship internationally?

US and Canada for now. UK and EU are queued for Q3 — join the newsletter for updates.

What if I don't love it?

Reply to your shipping email within 14 days and we'll refund or replace, your call.

Can I gift a subscription?

Yes — pick the length at checkout and we'll send an email on the day you choose.

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