All of our coffee is gourmet-quality just like you would find from any other gourmet/specialty roaster- the only difference being that we price at the wholesale level by default for everybody. We roast ALL of our coffee in-house, and have complete control over the quality and freshness of the beans. Coffee Bean Direct currently roasts more than 70 varieties of coffee!

All roasted coffee is sold in two bag sizes: 5lb and 25lb. The 5lb bags are 2-ply foil bags with one-way valves. These bags are heat sealed to ensure that no outside air can get in. Because fresh-roasted coffee gives off gas right after it is roasted, the valve is needed to let the pressure release. Home users and businesses that wish to store coffee longer are best served by 5lb valve bags.

25lb burlap bags are plastic lined (no beans are in direct contact with the actual burlap material) and sewn tightly shut. These bags are ideal for customers who go through a large amount of coffee quickly. Coffee sold in 25lb burlaps also goes for the lowest price-per-pound. Its the best value.

Most of our roasted coffee listings contain a chart indicating the roast level of the coffee bean. Our principal roast level is Light/Cinnamon.

Light Roast: Also known as Cinnamon or American Roast. This roast produces coffee that is generally milder and sweeter tasting than darker roasts. These beans typically have a light-cinnamon coloration and are non-oily.

City Roast: Also known as Medium Roast. City Roasts are often richer in taste than light coffees. These beans are a dark brown color, but are not roasted dark enough to become very oily.

French Roast: Generally richer and more tart than other roasts. These beans are quite oily and very dark brown. Some people prefer this as their Espresso roast.

Italian Roast: The darkest roast we do. The beans are black and very oily. Has a pronounced burned flavor and body. Ideal as an Espresso roast.

-Use the proper grind for your brewer. Coarse grinds create a weak, watery coffee. A fine grind will make a stronger, more bitter brew. For espresso, use a fine grind.

-Use about 1-2 level tablespoons of ground coffee for every 8 ounces of water. Use more or less depending on your tastes and/or equipment.

-Start with fresh, cold water and brew coffee at around 200 degrees F for around 5 minutes.