9 Coffee Brands That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients — Eat This Not That

By Ghuman

Introduction

When it comes to coffee, quality matters. Whether you’re a fan of espresso, cappuccino, or cold brew, you want to make sure you’re getting the best cup of joe possible. That’s why it’s important to know which coffee brands use the highest quality ingredients. Here are 9 coffee brands that use the highest quality ingredients, according to Eat This Not That. From small-batch roasters to international coffee giants, these brands are sure to give you the best cup of coffee every time.

9 Coffee Brands That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients

When it comes to coffee, quality matters. The best coffee is made with the highest quality ingredients, and these nine coffee brands are the cream of the crop.

1. Intelligentsia Coffee

Intelligentsia Coffee is a Chicago-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

2. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a Portland-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

3. Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee is a San Francisco-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

4. Counter Culture Coffee

Counter Culture Coffee is a North Carolina-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

5. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is a Philadelphia-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

6. Verve Coffee Roasters

Verve Coffee Roasters is a Santa Cruz-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

7. Toby’s Estate Coffee

Toby’s Estate Coffee is an Australian-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

8. 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

49th Parallel Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

9. Ritual Coffee Roasters

Ritual Coffee Roasters is a San Francisco-based roaster that sources its beans from around the world. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Their coffees are known for their bright, clean flavors and complex aromas.

For so many of us, the importance of a good morning cup of coffee cannot be overstated. The morning brew provides more than simply an energy boost; it also has health benefits. A bland beverage might not completely ruin your day, but a tasty one can give you a motivating start.

According to a study commissioned by the National Coffee Association that surveyed 3,000 Americans about their coffee drinking habits, 64 percent of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day. That’s a lot of coffee being sipped at home and in coffee shops, and, though caffeine consumption habits are always evolving, there are a few manufacturers, roasters, and brands that always use the highest quality ingredients. We’ve highlighted the best of the best coffee brands that will deliciously fuel your morning routine.

Kicking Horse Coffee
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If you see Kicking Horse roasts on your store shelves, scoop up those bags—this brew is mighty and committed to serving up excellent coffee. Since 2003, this Canadian coffee company buys, roasts, brews, and sells only 100% organic coffee beans. Acquired by Lavazza in 2017, Kicking Horse Coffee was named Canada’s #1 selling Organic Fairtrade coffee brand 13 years in a row.

Death Wish Coffee
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The so-called “World’s Strongest Coffee” has picked up plenty of fans since launching in 2012, and even fueled the astronauts at the International Space Station. Using a unique combination of beans paired with a specially designed roasting process, the makers of Death Wish Coffee have created a punchy blend that is extremely caffeinated thanks to both arabica and robusta beans sourced mainly from India and Peru.

Caribou Coffee
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Caribou Coffee began as a small roastery and shop in Minnesota, but these days their cafes and bagged beans can be found almost anywhere. In 2017 the brand set a clean label standard for its U.S. stores, meaning the company will not add artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives, MSG, or high-fructose corn syrup to its beverages.

Peets Coffee
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The national brand offers its coffee fresh brewed in shops and in stores to make at home, and hand-roasts 100% of their organic coffees “in the nation’s first LEED Gold Certified roasting facility.” Peet’s sources from farms around the world and freshly roasts its beans by hand to create a delicious cup of coffee.

Blue Bottle Coffee
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Blue Bottle Coffee, which was established in Oakland, California, in 2002, has made it its mission to work closely with growers all over the world to discover the most delectable and sustainable coffees and serve them when they are at their freshest. The brand has worked to shorten the supply chain, so you’re drinking straight from the (sustainable) source, which means a fresher, richer flavor.

Lifeboost Coffee
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Claiming to be the healthiest coffee on the planet, Lifeboost promises that every pour is mold- and chemical-free, non-GMO, shade-grown, fairly traded, and single origin. Even more impressive? The single-origin roasts are smooth, easy on the stomach, and certified organic.

Partners Coffee Roasters
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This relatively new brand (founded in 2012), touts that its beans are sourced sustainably from farmers around the world, and roasted at its headquarters in Brooklyn. All of its beans are single origin, from coffee farms in Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia, Rwanda, and more.

Bulletproof Coffee
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If you know, you know. One of the pricier cups of coffee on the market, Bulletproof is one of the best organic ground coffees. It’s clean, tested for toxins, and rainforest certified, with sustainably washed beans grown on high-altitude estates in Guatemala and Colombia. You can pair it with ghee from grass-fed cows and octane oil for the brand’s coffee system, or just enjoy a regular cup of good coffee.

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Lavazza
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If you love espresso, you know Italy’s best-selling coffee, Lavazza. The Classico is a coveted roast, but the Gran Selezione is perhaps their best roast, with chocolate-forward accents that make it worth savoring. Lavazza sources their beans from around the globe and offers single origin and blends for almost every palate.

Tanya Edwards

Tanya Edwards is a seasoned food and health journalist, who has held roles at Yahoo Health as Managing Editor and at Food Network as Programming Director. Read more