Coffee Bros.
Review 2026
Two brothers from Queens who refused to over-roast a single bean. Coffee Bros. sources 86+ point specialty coffees, roasts twice a week to order, and ships them fresh to your door. Rizz reviewed 6 of their best sellers.
Rizz’s Quick Take: Coffee Bros. is what happens when two specialty coffee obsessives refuse to cut corners. Everything is roasted fresh to order, sourced from 86+ point farms, and never over-roasted — the #1 sin of mass-market coffee. If you want genuinely complex, fresh, specialty-grade coffee at a price that won’t make you wince, this is the brand to know. The Medium Roast alone is worth the order.
Brand Overview
Coffee Bros. was founded in 2019 by two brothers out of Queens, New York, with a simple philosophy built on four pillars: sustainability, quality, consistency, and freshness. Every coffee they offer scores 86 points or higher on the specialty coffee scale — placing them in the top tier of the industry. They roast all orders twice a week and ship immediately, meaning the coffee in your bag was roasted days ago, not months. They source through direct relationships with farmers and occasionally buy at auction, where farmers can earn up to 10x what they’d make at open market.
Roasted twice a week (Tuesday & Saturday), shipped immediately. Roast date printed on every bag. As fresh as it gets without owning a roaster.
Every coffee scores 86–90+ points on the specialty scale. They cup thousands of coffees a year to find the best seasonal lots worldwide.
Direct trade with select farmers. Seasonal single-origins from Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Tanzania. Auction lots included.
Plants trees with every purchase. Third-party tested for mold, pesticides, and mycotoxins. 100% Arabica. Never over-roasts — a core brand philosophy.
Flavor Profile
Coffee Bros. leans toward the sweeter, more nuanced end of the spectrum. Even their dark roast is deliberately pulled back to preserve natural flavors rather than letting char dominate. Expect complex tasting notes — caramel, fruit, chocolate, vanilla — that you’d normally only find at a specialty café. The freshness factor amplifies everything: beans roasted days ago taste completely different from beans roasted months ago.
What Sets Coffee Bros. Apart
Roasted to Order
Most coffee sits in a warehouse for months before reaching your doorstep. Coffee Bros. roasts twice a week and ships that same day. The difference in cup quality is immediately noticeable — brighter, more complex, more aromatic.
Never Over-Roasted
Their founding philosophy: never destroy a bean with too much heat. Even the dark roast is pulled back deliberately to showcase natural flavors. No char, no one-dimensional bitterness — just honest coffee.
86+ Point Minimum
The Specialty Coffee Association defines 80+ as “specialty grade.” Coffee Bros. won’t roast anything below 86 points — placing every single product they sell in the top tier of globally sourced coffee.
Third-Party Tested
Like the best clean coffee brands, Coffee Bros. tests every coffee for mold, pesticides, and mycotoxins through independent labs. All results available on their site.
6 Best Sellers Reviewed
Medium Roast
The flagship and the reason people become repeat Coffee Bros. customers. Brazil and Ethiopia beans, naturally processed — meaning sun-dried before roasting, which lets the inner sugars caramelize beautifully. The result is a silky, well-balanced cup with hazelnut and brown sugar notes that’s just as good black as it is with cream. The most approachable specialty coffee Rizz has reviewed.
Light Roast
Exceptionally sweet and delicate — not the watery, thin light roast you might expect. Coffee Bros. sources this from Ethiopia and Colombia to highlight clean fruit-forward brightness. Tasting notes of caramel, fresh apple, and peach. This roast shines brightest in a pour-over or AeroPress where clarity is everything. One of the most memorable light roasts in Rizz’s lineup.
Dark Roast
Dark roast done the right way — roasted slightly lighter than traditional dark roasts to preserve natural flavor rather than let char take over. Notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and fresh maple syrup. Bold and smooth simultaneously, with low acidity and zero bitterness. If you’ve been burned by harsh dark roasts before, this is the one that changes your mind.
Espresso Roast
Coffee Bros.’ fruit-forward espresso — not the typical dark, oily espresso bean. Ethiopia and Colombia beans medium-roasted to bring out strawberry, sugar cane, and vanilla notes with a vibrant, round body. Outstanding as a single or double shot, exceptional in smaller milk drinks like cortados and macchiatos. Also works surprisingly well in AeroPress and pour-over.
Dark Espresso Roast
For those who want a more traditional, bold espresso profile. Brazil and Ethiopia beans roasted darker for thick, syrupy crema and deep dark chocolate with a hint of red fruit. Built specifically for milk-based drinks — lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites. Cuts through steamed milk without losing its character. A natural companion to the Bright Espresso for households that can’t agree on roast preference.
Cold Brew Blend
One of the few roasters to offer a cold-brew-specific blend. Ethiopia and Brazil beans roasted and ground specifically for the long, slow cold extraction method. Notes of dark chocolate, berries, and brown sugar that develop beautifully over an 18-24 hour fridge steep. Smooth, strong, and deeply chocolatey with a surprisingly bright finish. Rizz’s pick for summer.
Pros & Cons
- ✓Roasted to order — freshness that mass-market brands can’t touch
- ✓86+ point minimum — every product is genuinely specialty grade
- ✓Never over-roasts — complex flavor preserved across the entire lineup
- ✓Two espresso options covering the full roast spectrum
- ✓Dedicated cold brew blend — rare and genuinely excellent
- ✓Third-party tested, ethically sourced, plants trees
- ✓More affordable than premium health-focused brands
- ✗Whole bean only — you need a grinder
- ✗No decaf options in the current lineup
- ✗Not marketed as low-acid — may not suit sensitive stomachs
- ✗Single-origin offerings rotate seasonally — favorites may disappear
- ✗If you prefer charred, French-roast intensity — look elsewhere
Brewing Recommendations
Best method for Light and Medium Roasts. Brings out fruit, sweetness, and complexity. Filtered water 200°F, medium grind, 3-min brew.
Both espresso roasts shine here. Bright for single shots and cortados; Dark for lattes and cappuccinos. Fine grind, 18–20g, 25–30 sec.
Use the dedicated Cold Brew Blend. Coarse grind, 1:8 coffee-to-water ratio, 18–24hr fridge steep. The most impressive cold brew result Rizz has tested.
Works well for Dark and Cold Brew blends. Coarse grind, 4-min steep. Full body, chocolate-forward cup.
Excellent with the Bright Espresso and Light Roast. Medium-fine grind, 2–3 min brew, inverted method. Clean and complex.
Medium grind, any auto-drip machine. Medium and Dark Roasts are the most forgiving for auto-drip. Clean and consistent.
What Customers Say
blend lineup
“I order a bag of the Medium Roast almost every week and it’s consistently good and consistently fresh. I like it more than the stuff my local coffee shops are pumping out.”
Verified Buyer · Medium Roast“I don’t know how these guys do it. Fresh every single time. The light roast has notes I’ve never tasted in coffee before — like actual fruit. Mind blown.”
Verified Buyer · Light Roast“The dark roast is what dark roast should be — bold and smooth without being burnt. Finally a dark roast I can drink black without wincing.”
Verified Buyer · Dark Roast“Made the cold brew blend as directed and it came out better than any coffee shop I’ve tried. Chocolatey, smooth, and not bitter at all. Dangerous stuff.”
Verified Buyer · Cold Brew BlendRizz’s Final Word
The Freshest Specialty Coffee You Can Order Online.
Coffee Bros. doesn’t ask you to choose between quality and value. 86+ point beans, roasted twice a week, shipped same day — it’s the formula that serious coffee drinkers have been chasing. If you own a grinder and care about what’s actually in your cup, this brand belongs in your rotation. Start with the Medium Roast. Then work your way through everything else.
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