Blue Bottle Coffee
Founded by James Freeman in Oakland in 2002. Blue Bottle helped define the third-wave coffee movement and is known for their single-origin offerings, meticulous sourcing, and the pursuit of 'perfect' coffee.
- Coffees
- 6
- Price per kg
- €58 – €160
Blue Bottle Coffee has 6 coffees in the Brew & Rate catalogue, roasting in Oakland, CA, USA.
Origins break down as, 2 are from Ethiopia, 1 is from Brazil, 1 is from Colombia and 1 is from Guatemala.
By process, 3 are natural and 3 are washed.
By species, 4 are arabica and 2 are blend.
All 6 are grani.
Varieties include, 1 is Bourbon, 1 is Catuaí and 1 is Heirloom.
Median roast level is 4, from 2 (Ethiopia Hambela) to 6 (Giant Steps).
Median SCA score is 86, from 83 (Timor-Leste Maubesse Washed) to 91 (Ethiopia Hambela).
The highest SCA score here is 91, for the Ethiopia Hambela.
5 of the 6 have a specialty designation.
Median minimum growing altitude is 1450 masl, from 800 masl (Brazil Sul de Minas Natural) to 2000 masl (Ethiopia Hambela).
Prices run from €58 to €160 per kg, with a median of €120.
The Giant Steps is the most affordable at €58; the Guatemala Antigua Washed tops the range at €160.
Growing altitude is recorded for 4 of the 6.
| Name | Origin | Process | Roast | SCA | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Sul de Minas Natural | Brazil | natural | 5 | 84 | €130 |
| Ethiopia Hambela | Ethiopia | natural | 2 | 91 | €120 |
| Giant Steps | Colombia | washed | 6 | 86 | €58 |
| Guatemala Antigua Washed | Guatemala | washed | 4 | 86 | €160 |
| Three Africas | Ethiopia | natural | 4 | 87 | €68 |
| Timor-Leste Maubesse Washed | Timor-Leste | washed | 4 | 83 | €120 |
Roaster website: bluebottlecoffee.com