MediumDark ChocolateSugarcaneGrape
Shop 4.9 (203)
85CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.50 to $2.40/oz
Broad comparison
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The best specialty coffees under $20 per bag
Finding high-quality coffee for under $20 a bag is a challenge in the current market, but our catalog currently holds 20 lots that meet this criteria. The selection is dominated by washed processes, which account for 12 of these options, followed by four natural and one honey-processed lot. You will find classic varieties like Caturra, Bourbon, and Typica throughout the list, alongside three Geisha lots. Geographically, the coffees span regions from Huila and Antioquia to Kayanza and Cerrado. Roasters like Dear Green Coffee Roasters, Red Bay Coffee, and Stone Street Coffee provide the bulk of these selections. These coffees represent the highest-scoring options on our composite that remain accessible in price. We have curated this list to help you find reliable daily drinkers without compromising on quality.
What to taste for:Look for clean acidity in the washed lots and balanced sweetness in the Brazilian selections.
16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index
Medium-DarkFigMolassesSpice
Shop 4.9 (282)
84CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.20 to $2.29/oz
Limited comparison
MediumAlmondWalnutStone Fruit+3
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$2.60/oz
Typical US$2.75 to $4.40/oz
Broad comparison
MediumLycheeMelonNougat
Shop 4.9 (339)
83CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.39 to $2.23/oz
Broad comparison
Sweet Habit — Espresso
Expect Toffee, Milk Chocolate, and Raisin from this washed lot.
Antigua, GT · Washed
ToffeeMilk ChocolateRaisin
Shop 5.0 (41)
83CBI
$1.79/oz
Typical $1.78 to $2.85/oz
Smooth Operator
Washed lot with Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
DarkCaramelDark ChocolateAlmond
Shop 4.9 (43)
82CBI
$1.79/oz
Typical $1.69 to $2.70/oz
Broad comparison
MediumOrangePeachChocolate
Shop 4.9 (403)
82CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.35 to $2.58/oz
Limited comparison
MediumChocolateAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
US$2.46/oz
Typical US$2.75 to $4.39/oz
Broad comparison
Doppelganger Espresso
Expect S'mores, Baker's Chocolate, and Molasses from this washed lot.
Acatenango, GT · Washed
DarkMarshmallowDark ChocolateMolasses
Shop 4.9 (38)
82CBI
$1.79/oz
Typical $1.69 to $2.70/oz
Broad comparison
Decaf Mexico Esmeralda
Washed lot with Apple, Shortbread, and Dutch Cocoa Powder in the cup.
Mexico · Washed
MediumAppleOverall SweetCocoa Powder
Shop 5.0 (6)
80CBI
$1.97/oz
Typical $1.60 to $2.55/oz
Limited comparison
DarkChocolate
Shop 5.0 (16)
79CBI
$1.79/oz
Typical $1.69 to $2.70/oz
Broad comparison
Organic Peru San Fernando
Washed lot with Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
La Convencion, PE · Washed
Medium-LightMaple SyrupAlmondLemon
ROTY 2025 roaster
79CBI
$1.56/oz
Typical $1.77 to $2.83/oz
Broad comparison
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$1.96/oz
Typical US$1.79 to $3.41/oz
Limited comparison
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$2.36/oz
Typical US$1.93 to $3.68/oz
Limited comparison
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$2.35/oz
Typical US$1.93 to $3.68/oz
Limited comparison
Well-reviewed roaster
77CBI
US$2.45/oz
Typical US$1.98 to $3.78/oz
Limited comparison
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