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20 Best Gourmet Coffee Brands in the US
Ruchi Gupta
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In this article, we will discuss the 20 best gourmet coffee brands in the United States. However, if you want to go straight to the top five brands, you can look at the 5 Best Gourmet Coffee Brands in the US.

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with millions of people enjoying it daily. Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia are the top three coffee-producing countries, accounting for over 60% of global coffee production. Regarding consumption, the European Union is the largest coffee market, followed by the United States and Brazil. From traditional espresso drinks to specialty blends and instant coffee, there are many ways people enjoy their daily cup of coffee worldwide.

According to the National Coffee Association's "Atlas of American Coffee," coffee consumption in the US has returned to pre-COVID levels, with almost two-thirds of Americans reporting they drank coffee in the past day. Consumption by adults aged 40-59 increased by over 6%, while consumption by those aged 25-39 increased by almost 5%. The pandemic did not affect how much coffee Americans drink, but it did change where they consume it. 83% of past-day coffee drinkers had coffee at home, up by 4% since January 2020, while 35% had coffee away from home, down from 41% in January 2020.

The global coffee market is valued at around $126.38 billion, with a historical CAGR of 4.82% and a forecast CAGR of 6.7%. The United States generates the most revenue in the coffee market, and per-person revenues of $283.90 are expected in 2023. By 2025, out-of-home consumption will account for most spending and volume consumption. The coffee segment is expected to reach a volume of 1.31bn kg by 2025, with an annual growth of 1.3% in 2024. The average volume per person in the coffee segment is expected to be 3.81kg in 2023.

5 Best Gourmet Coffee Brands in the US
5 Best Gourmet Coffee Brands in the US

In 2020, 61% of American adults reported drinking gourmet coffee daily, up from 48% in 2015, indicating a significant increase in popularity. The US gourmet coffee market is growing faster than the overall coffee market, with a value of $14.3 billion in 2019, expected to reach $17.9 billion by 2025,  growing at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.

Our Methodology

Gourmet is a problematic term in the US coffee culture primarily because it does not have a set definition. However, in this methodology, we defined a gourmet coffee brand as one that sells high-quality specialty coffee. Additionally, we developed a scoring system based on five key metrics: taste, variety, quality, awards and recognitions, and customer reviews. We used Coffee Review, a coffee review site, to score the brands based on taste, variety, and quality. Then, we scored the brands based on awards and recognition using information from Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Lastly, we scored the brands based on customer reviews under the Coffee Roasters category on Trustpilot. Using the scores, we obtained 30 brands. After that, we scoured the internet for information to ensure that only the best brands made to the list. We obtained 24 gourmet coffee brands after this rigorous exercise. Finally, we ranked them based on how much each brand sells coffee beans per 12 oz bag. The prices were obtained from each brand's website. The following ranking is from the cheapest to the most expensive gourmet coffee brand.

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