Hideaway — Dark Roast
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Dark
Shop 4.8 (116)
88CBI
US$1.35/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.
16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index
Two Wheel — Espresso
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Shop 4.8 (258)
87CBI
US$1.35/oz
Off Hours — Decaf
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Medium
Shop 4.7 (131)
87CBI
US$1.53/oz
Argyll Blend
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Toffee, and Orange in the cup.
DarkMilk ChocolateToffeeOrange
Shop 5.0 (26)
86CBI
US$1.53/oz
Typical US$1.10 to $2.10/oz
Limited comparison
Santa Lucia / Brazil
Expect Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Roasted Almonds from this natural lot.
Brazil · Natural
Milk ChocolateMarzipanAlmond
Shop 4.7 (105)
86CBI
US$1.47/oz
Colombia Finca Alcatraz Wilfredo Ule Vargas Caturra
Expect Riesling, Honeycomb, and Creme Brulee from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
LightWineyHoney
Shop 4.9 (34)
86CBI
$2.33/oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.95/oz
Ethiopia Worka Chelbessa Yirgacheffe Organic
Roaster flags Peach, Boysenberry, and Elderflower in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET
Medium-LightPeachBlackberryElderflower
Shop 4.7 (80)
85CBI
$2.33/oz
Typical $1.55 to $2.97/oz
Limited comparison
DarkDark ChocolateWalnutSpice
Shop 4.9 (11)
85CBI
US$1.53/oz
Typical US$1.23 to $1.96/oz
Broad comparison
MediumDark ChocolateSugarcaneGrape
Shop 4.9 (203)
85CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.50 to $2.40/oz
Broad comparison
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
Pain aux Bananes — Decaf
Washed lot with Pain Aux Bananes, Pomme, and Chocolat Noir in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
BananaAppleDark Chocolate
Shop 4.9 (18)
83CBI
US$1.72/oz
Typical US$1.19 to $2.28/oz
Limited 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
Colombia Pink Bourbon
Peach, Earl Grey, and Rose Hips on an anaerobic washed lot.
Colombia · Anaerobic Washed
MediumPeachRose
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
US$4.11/oz
Typical US$4.27 to $6.83/oz
MediumCranberryCocoa PowderRaisin
Shop 4.8 (20)
82CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.38 to $2.63/oz
Limited comparison
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