subscription coffee, november 2025

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery with two community centric cafés based in Tacoma, Washington. The team is known for its love of clean, washed Latin coffees, approachable blends, and the occasional wildcard offering. Since opening in 2011, Bluebeard has grown to include a new flagship roastery and café located in Tacoma’s historic theater and mercantile district along South Tacoma Way. The company takes great pride in its people, coffees, and gathering spaces and in the communities they represent and support.

The Narrows Espresso Blend

Origin: Brazil, Chiapas de Mexico, Tanzania
Producer: Jose da Conceicao Gomes in Cerrado, Minas Gerais, Brazil: Community producers of Ki-Saya Cooperative in Chiapas, Mexico: Community smallholder farmers of Mitawa Cooperative in Mbinga, Tanzania
Elevation: Variable
Process: ⅔ Washed, ⅓ Natural Process
Variety: Pan Arabica
Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Almond Butter, Caramel, Citrus
Description: The Narrows is Bluebeard Coffee Roasters’ in-house espresso blend, it is currently composed of a natural Brazil, an Organic Chiapas, and a washed Tanzania. The blend offers a rich foundation of cocoa, almond butter, and caramel, complemented by bright top notes of baking spice, red fruits, and citrus.

Brewing Recipe
Dose: 18.5 Grams
Time: 28 Seconds
Yield: 36 Grams
Temperature: 200.2 F
Pressure: 9 Bar

Buesaco Sarini

Origin: Buesaco, Nariño
Producer: Small-holder Farmers
Elevation: 2100 MASL
Process: Washed
Variety: Castillo, Caturra
Tasting Notes: Nectarine, Coffee Cherry, Clementine & Almond Joy
Description: Buesaco Sarini marks Bluebeard Coffee Roasters’ first purchase from this producer group. Located in a community and region that the team frequently revisits in their seasonal releases. Buesaco Sareni immediately stood out on the cupping table with its vibrant juiciness, layered sweetness, and a rich body that shines beautifully as an espresso.

Brewing Recipe
Dose: 19 Grams
Time: 27 Seconds
Yield: 40 Grams
Temperature: 200.2 F
Pressure: 9 Bar