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This is a single-origin light roast from Brazil. All coffee beans from Holistic Roasters are certified organic and sourced from family-run farms that use regenerative farming methods. The packaging is also fully recyclable. Rubicon is the brand’s lightest, most delicate offering, and I loved the lightly floral, fresh-tasting flavor. These beans were great for cold brew and espresso; they’re smooth and refreshing, not overly bitter or tannic.

Purity Coffee’s Flow beans are a medium roast option of 100% organic Arabica coffee. The brand provides certifications of the beans’ contaminant and nutrient profiles from a third-party lab. All Purity coffees are certified organic and tested to ensure no mold or myocotoxins. They’re also certified Bird Friendly by the Smithsonian, which means they’re sourced from farms that accommodate birds’ natural habitats. These beans are grown in the shade, which is better for the soil, the coffee plants, and helps preserve the nutrients in your morning joe. Purity Flow is a rich-tasting, chocolaty brew with slight fruitiness. I loved it brewed in a French press with a splash of cream, but don’t just take it from me, this product also has nearly 9,000 5-star reviews; people love it.

If you’re looking for a lower-acid alternative for your morning americano, Seek’s beans may be for you. These organic non-GMO beans are mold-free and lower in acid and histamines than your average brew. The single-origin beans are grown in the shade in Mexico and hand-picked before they’re sun-dried and roasted using a process that preserves their natural antioxidants. These beans have a vibrant, bold flavor. I liked this coffee served in a cappuccino or latte; the brew could stand up to the richness of whole milk.

Lifeboost beans are shade-grown, hand-picked, and sun-dried. The brand doesn’t disclose the specific farming location but says the beans are from Central America and grown at over 5,700 feet above sea level, which slows their growth and allows the beans to become more nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich. The beans are third-party tested for mycotoxins and are low-acid. This is a smooth, robust medium roast that I recommend using in a French press, drip or pour-over, and lightening up with some dairy or non-dairy creamer.

Melk is a Canadian-based coffee roaster with two cafes in Montreal. Its premium beans are sold DTC and wholesale. Minivan is the brand’s organic brew that’s used most in Melk cafes for both espresso and filter drinks. The medium-roast beans are a blend from Honduras and Colombia and are certified organic. They’re grown at over 1,000 feet of elevation, which is not quite as high and cool as some other options. This coffee is sweet and dessert-like. I love the rich chocolate notes and nuttiness that make this brew great for steamed milk drinks.