A subscription to Black Oak Coffee
In the first wave of coffee, most folks weren’t picky—instant coffee, canned grocery store blends and diner brews were all part of the norm. The late 1960s marked the second wave, bringing a shift towards artisanal sources and unique blends that celebrated coffee origins.
Today, third-wave coffee takes it further, embracing “specialty coffee” with a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, elevating the brew from a quick caffeine fix to an art form.
The third-wave hit Sonoma County hard (kids even dressed as English super-barista and YouTube star James Hoffmann for Halloween). Enter Healdsburg’s Black Oak Coffee, which takes their beans as seriously as the rest of Healdsburg takes its wine. Led by a roaster who snagged the US Coffee Taster’s Cup Championship back in 2017, Black Oak sources from 27 countries, paying above fair-trade prices to ensure top-notch quality. They’re committed to sustainability too, powering up with mostly renewable energy and giving 1% of profits to World Coffee Research.
For the coffee aficionado in your life, consider their subscription service—two 12-ounce bags of freshly roasted beans delivered monthly, right within 48 hours of roasting. You can also browse single bags, coffee and tea bundles, and some Black Oak swag. Open daily, 7am–5pm.
324 Center St., Healdsburg. blackoakcoffee.com.
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