Long Miles Funny Bourbon Natural
Natural lot with Dried Berries, Juicy Pomelo, and Rooibos Tea in the cup.
BI · Natural
Roaster
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Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Passenger Coffee is widely recognized and respected in the specialty coffee community, particularly praised for their exceptional light roasts, single-origins like Geshas, and transparent sourcing. They are often noted for offering convenient small bag options (such as 4-5 oz bags) which allow enthusiasts to sample a variety of origins. While a few users find their focus leans heavily toward bright, acidic, or light-profile coffees—and one thread debated a lack of bloom on an expensive Gesha—the overwhelming consensus treats Passenger as a top-tier roaster with standout offerings like their Honduras and Gesha Village selections.
On YouTube
7 videos · 58k combined views
Passenger Coffee has 1 video on their channel; 6 videos come from outside reviewers (Coffee Showcase, Brian Quan, TONO Group, and others).
From Passenger Coffee
Coverage from others
A Sad Story About A Broken Origami Dripper | Passenger Coffee Roasters
Coffee Showcase
All About Burundi Coffee! ft. Passenger Coffee (Lancaster, PA) | Long Miles Coffee Project
Brian Quan
The Palate Company (Passenger Coffee Roasters)
TONO Group
What We Are Brewing - Passenger Coffee
Prima Coffee Equipment
Next Level Coffee in Pennsylvania | Passenger Coffee | We drove 3+ Hours from NYC for it | Vlog
Natto Potato
Blind Taste Test and Rankings ft. Passenger Coffee
Coffee Reviews
Flagship cafe
Flagship Cafe
7 W King St., Lancaster, PA
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The catalog
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Expect Toffee, Toasted Almond, and Cherry from this washed.
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Expect Hops, Dark Honey, and Stone Fruit from this honey.
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Blackberry, Watermelon, and Lime on a natural build.
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Honey lot with Florals, Pomelo, and Red Grape in the cup.
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Baked Apple, Graham Cracker, and Marzipan on a washed build.
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Toasted Almond, Browning Sugars, and Cooked Fruit on a washed build.
Cusco, PE · Washed
Lime Peel, Berry Jam, and Molasses on a washed build.
Espirito Santo, BR · Washed
Expect Cherry, Blood Orange, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
Strawberry, Mango, and Melon on a natural build.
ET · Natural
Expect Floral Honey, Baking Spice, and Browning Sugar from this washed.
CO · Washed
Washed lot with Honeysuckle, Raspberry, and Clementine in the cup.
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Expect Grape Jelly, Kiwi, and Lavender from this natural.
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Expect Chocolate, Red Apple, and Blackberry from this washed.
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Expect Maraschino, Black Tea, and Apricot from this anaerobic natural.
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Expect Dried Fruit, Chocolate, and Graham Cracker from this anaerobic washed.
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Expect Floral Honey, Nectarine, and Red Grape from this washed.
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Expect Red Pear, Hazelnut, and Clementine from this honey.
IN · Honey
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Lime, Spiced Plum, and Black Tea on a anaerobic washed build.
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Expect Raspberry, Passionfruit, and Bergamot from this natural.
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Expect Kiwi, Milk Chocolate, and Poached Pear from this honey.
ET · Honey
Strawberry, Brown Sugar, and Apricot on a washed build.
CO · Washed
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Expect Marzipan, Lemon, and Black Tea from this washed.
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Expect Honey, Milk Chocolate, and Clementine from this washed.
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BR · Anaerobic Natural / Tasting Notes
Plum, Graham Cracker, and Black Tea on a anaerobic natural build.
BI · Anaerobic Natural
Cranberry, Baking Spices, and Lime Peel on a washed build.
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Mango, Vanilla Custard, and Cooked Berries on a washed build.
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Florals, Spice Cake, and Cherry on a anaerobic washed build.
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Expect Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Florals from this natural.
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