91Expect Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT / Washed
LightCherryBananaVanilla+2
Buyer 4.9 (17)
$1.49/oz
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The best specialty coffees under $30 per bag
Finding high-quality coffee without a premium price tag is a challenge. We have curated 20 lots from our catalog that currently retail for under $30 per bag. This selection is dominated by washed process coffees, which account for 14 of the 20 lots, ensuring a focus on clarity and regional character. You will find a heavy representation of Caturra, Bourbon, and Catuai varieties sourced from regions like Huila and Cerrado. Roasters such as Nossa Familia Coffee, Sey Coffee, and George Howell Coffee provide the bulk of these options. Whether you are looking for a daily drinker or a specific regional profile from Guatemala or Colombia, these selections represent the highest-scoring coffees in our catalog that remain accessible in price.
What to taste for:Look for clean, consistent acidity and the distinct regional clarity that defines these high-quality washed process lots.
24 live picks · ranked by Northscore
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90Syrupy Sweetness, Hazelnut, and Cherry on a washed build.
Matagalpa, NI / Washed
LightSyrupHazelnutCherry+3
Buyer 5.0 (19)
$1.64/oz
89Expect Brown Sugar, Fresh Cream, and Orange Blossom from this washed.
Atitlán, GT / Washed
LightBrown SugarCreamJasmine
Buyer 4.8 (12)
$1.50/oz
89Expect Dried Berries, Spice, and Orange Marmalade from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
Dried FruitBerrySpice+1
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.23/oz
88Raspberry, Key Lime, and Maple Syrup on a anaerobic natural build.
CO / Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightRaspberryLimeMaple Syrup
Buyer 5.0 (8)
$2.29/oz
88Berry Compote, Lemon Zest, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
BerryLemonFloral
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.47/oz
88Ripe Pineapple, Bright Acidity, and Hops on a washed build.
Antioquia, CO / Washed
PineappleCitrusHerb
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.32/oz
88Washed lot with Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
La Convencion, PE / Washed
Medium-LightMaple SyrupAlmondLemon
ROTY 2025 roaster
$1.56/oz
87Expect Pecan, Nougat, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
SV / Washed
MediumPecanNougatDark Chocolate+2
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.08/oz
87Expect Riesling, Honeycomb, and Crème Brûlée from this washed.
CO / Washed
Other FruitHoney SyrupCaramelized
Buyer 4.9 (29)
$2.33/oz
87Washed lot with Ripe Currants, Rose Hips, and Tree Tomato in the cup.
Embu County, KE / Washed
CurrantRoseTomato
ROTY 2022 roaster
$2.32/oz
87Expect Tart Strawberry Jam, Hibiscus, and Pomegranate from this experimental.
GT / Experimental
LightStrawberryFloralPomegranate
Buyer 4.2 (5)
$1.64/oz
86Hazelnut, Chocolate, and Caramel on a honey build.
Cerrado, BR / Honey
MediumHazelnutChocolateCaramelized+1
Buyer 4.9 (38)
$1.61/oz
86Expect Dark Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, and Golden Raisin from this washed.
Washed
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateNuttyRaisin+2
Buyer 5.0 (21)
$2.71/oz
86Expect Honey, Hazelnut, and Orchard Fruit from this anaerobic washed.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
HoneyHazelnutApple+1
Buyer 5.0 (12)
$1.92/oz
86Plum, Peach, and Rose on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT / Washed
LightPlumPeachRose
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
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