With the cold weather nipping our noses, we’re bundling up and grabbing a cup of our favorite coffees. To get your through the long and cold nights, we’re sharing our favorite staff picks for you to try. With a growing selection of local coffee from Seattle favorites like Caffe Ladro and Olympia Coffee Roasters and international must-haves from roasters like 49th Parallel, you’ll be able to find a new favorite in no time. Take a look and meet the staff!
Coffee Clubs
If you’re looking for new coffees to try, there’s no better time than the holiday season to discover new types of coffee! With Coffee Clubs, it’s designed for different brew methods; choose from espresso, coffee or single origin and discover three new coffees that we carefully pick each month. We’ll always pick beans that shine the best with that brew method—sometimes that means seasonal single origins and blends or something new we can’t wait for you to try!
We love discovering new coffees, but some are just too good to go without. Seattle Coffee Gear’s coffee subscriptions bring you your favorite coffees right to your door. Choose your coffee—or coffees—and set up the number of bags you want and the frequency they ship. You can even subscribe to coffee clubs for the adventurous brewers ready discover something new each month. Did we mention you save 5% when you sign up? Brewing coffee just got more tantalizing.
Recommended by Leslie in Accounting and Financing Tell us a little bit about yourself! I've lived in the Northwest my entire life, and Seattle for about 15 years. I have a desk job, so I like to be active in my free time. I'm involved with local nonprofits, and I enjoy playing music. I think of myself as a fairly typical Seattleite.
What flavors or notes do you like in Black Cat Analog? I like a very dark and smooth roast with low acidity. My favorite notes are caramel or chocolate.
What's your favorite way to drink Black Cat Analog? My go-to is an Americano, which I prefer on the strong side. Hot or iced, depending on the weather.
What's the best coffee pun you've ever heard? There are so many, but I like the tried and true: "Thanks a latte."
What coffee shop(s) do you hang out at on your day off? I prefer to make coffee at home. If I'm out and about, I'll choose a place depending on the neighborhood. Here are a few of my favorites: Tougo Coffee Co, Broadcast Coffee, Herkimer Coffee, or Caffe Vita.
Recommended by Dawn in Operations Management What’s your favorite way to brew coffee? Currently at home, I’m brewing on a Technivorm KB741. I love it. It makes the best drip coffee I’ve ever had.
What flavors or notes do you like in Tony's? Full-bodied, creamy, full mouthfeel to me. Smooth not bitter. No edge or smokiness. I look forward to it. It’s my reward for getting out of bed.
What coffee shop(s) do you hang out at on your day off? Love the vibe at Storyville in Pike Place Market. Space is fantastic, coffee is amazing and it's a great hangout spot. Would recommend to anyone living or visiting Seattle!
Recommended by Samantha at the Lynnwood Store What’s your favorite way to brew Leviathan? Toddy—cold brew.
What flavors or notes do you like in Leviathan? Grape, blueberry and dark chocolate.
What’s the best coffee pun you’ve ever heard? “Office I’ve been mugged.” “Can you describe the cup-rit?” “He was bottomless!” "Thanks, ma’am. You’ve been a latte help!”
What coffee shop(s) do you hang out at on your day off? Spotted Cow in Millcreek.
Recommended by Vera at the Lynnwood Store Tell us a little bit about yourself! Reading, music, and teaching myself the cello at the moment as a way to relax.
What flavors or notes do you like in Epic? Floral, peach fruity are my favorites.
What’s your favorite way to drink Epic? Sweetened with Monin Pure Cane Syrup with a bit of cream.
What’s the best coffee pun you’ve ever heard? Procaffeinating: (n) the tendency to not start anything until you’ve had a coffee.
Recommended by Gail in Operations Management What’s your favorite way to brew Twilight? Drip or pour over. If espresso, on a Rocket and a cappuccino.
What flavors or notes do you like in Twilight? Strong and smooth. Not fruity or floral!
What’s your favorite way to drink Twilight? Drip with half and half. Day to day. Cappuccino occasionally.
What’s the weirdest thing you have added to your coffee? Check out my videos—probably egg.
What’s the best coffee pun you’ve ever heard? Bodum’s up.
What coffee shop(s) do you hang out at on your day off? I never go to a coffee shop. I always make sure I bring my own equipment when traveling or make coffee at home.
