yet what about average prices per kilo?

It's all nice to talk about your top roasters but I happened to glance at Tim Wendelboe's online shop and could not but notice he is at the very top of the price list too, 165 NK for 250 g makes a whopping 16 euro, translating to 65 euro/kg, close to Nespresso price ranges.

is it THAT good ?

so why not add a price range for your best roasters? I know rasted is more expensive than buying greens, sure, yet price does come into play at some point.

My understanding with Tim's business is that he's actually paying quite a bit for beans in pursuit of the highest quality and also being truly "Fair Trade." Is it worth it? Tough to say. I do assume many of us are people with some degree of disposable income, as this is a far from inexpensive hobby, so if it truly is paying more wage to the farmer, I am good with that price and feel good about it. I can't verify, of course, but I've only heard good things about the man and don't imagine it's simply marketing.

I have three bags on the way and will report back.

Thanks Elliot, I too try to buy at least direct trade in an attempt to improve the growers living conditions (which is difficult as there always is at least someone in between. I was definitly not suggesting it's a mere marketing ruse, so let's see.

Definitely did not think you were suggesting that. I am just a sceptic at heart. And work in marketing

But Tim seems to be the real deal.

LOL, curious to hear the results though, I have been toying with the thought to order some of his coffee but held off assuming shipping would be cost prohibitive...Now I know his price range THAT is not an issue

My list of roasters is hardly relevant as local to Netherlands, and besides that ; so far I haven't found one I wanted to stick with over home roasted stuff, although I had some prettty good beans shipped to me. I definitely am not in the same league as top roasters and probably suffer from being biased, somehow it's either the fun of learning along the way together with a pretty decent end product that swings me towards home roasted beans.

Resurrecting this to add Square Mile in Jolly Old.
Personally, I haven't had issues with shipping speed and just got a new bag and it's seven days post roast. Probably right about time to get going with de-gassing anyway.

I have subscriptions with Square Mile and also Wendelboe, in addition to Cat & Cloud.

High on the list to try next is Howell and I keep hearing great things about Counter Culture.

Chiswim_32796 wrote:1. Sump (MO)
2. Metric (IL)
3. Onyx (AR)
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Here's where it gets hard...
4. Folly (MN)
5. Kickapoo (MN)

Kickapoo is Wisconsin, they are my current favorite

i'll also add:
Ruby Coffee
George Howell

Oops. Duh, my bad. My local café carried Kickapoo when I lived in MN, totally spaced that they are actually located in Wisco. Either way, Kickapoo's café in Viroqua is gorgeous, and always worth a stop.

Marcelnl wrote:LOL, curious to hear the results though, I have been toying with the thought to order some of his coffee but held off assuming shipping would be cost prohibitive...Now I know his price range THAT is not an issue

My list of roasters is hardly relevant as local to Netherlands, and besides that ; so far I haven't found one I wanted to stick with over home roasted stuff, although I had some prettty good beans shipped to me. I definitely am not in the same league as top roasters and probably suffer from being biased, somehow it's either the fun of learning along the way together with a pretty decent end product that swings me towards home roasted beans.

Just wanted to circle back on Wendelboe. Absolutely worth every penny. Best coffee I've tried to date.

thanks! will give it a try someday then.