And while their coffee is top-tier (who could turn down a Starbucks salted caramel cream cold brew?
), there are other coffee shops in the U.S. that serve up high-quality drinks.
But what does “high quality” mean when it comes to this ubiquitous beverage?
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Read on to find out.
Blue Bottle Coffee Company only sources coffees that register 84 or above, accordingto their website.
It sources from high altitudes of up to 6,000 feet, which leads to highly concentrated flavors.
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“Quality has always been our No.
1 priority, and it will never be compromised,” the chain states on its website.
The company knows whereeverybean comes from, and they proudly let customers know, too.
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Jack Kelly, CEO of Caffe Ladro, even brings the roasted coffee back to farmers to try.
As for unique flavors, the Seattle company tours the world participating as competition judges of the best coffee.
One Caffe Ladro roaster visited Guatemala and purchased three bags of the top-ranked coffee from a recent competition.
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“Meeting the farmers we buy coffee from made roasting a more personal experience for me.
In fact, the coffee team tastes coffee samples three times before the beans even get to the roastery.
And beans are not roasted until they’re ordered, guaranteeing fresh coffee each time.
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Not only is each cup of coffee made to order, but Rook is known for itsextensive sourcing.
The coffee chain visits farms all over the world to get to know farmers and their families.
The coffee shop isall about making people happy, and it does it through high-quality, unique coffee.
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Roasting is all the better for the company’s close attention to farm-level practices.
The coffee is roasted insmall batchesof 300 pounds or less to continually evaluate the quality and flavor profile.
The mostly West Coast chain prides itself on quality bean sourcing.
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“Every cup begins with our commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing,” states thePhilz Coffee website.
Want to know more about coffee shops in the U.S.?
Check outThe Best Cup of Coffee in Every State.
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Every partner and producer that Stumptown works with is clearly outlined there for customers to see.
Roasting for this Portland-headquartered business is about bringing out the unique flavors of the region.
A version of this story was originally published on May 4, 2022.
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It has been updated to include new information.
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