James Coffee Co. is a family roaster in Escondido and San Diego, started in 2014 by brothers David and Jacob in a Poway metal shop and named for their father. They still roast in-house at the Escondido roastery, pour coffee in shops across San Diego County, and keep a revolving mix of single origins and house blends in small batches.
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James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Varieties
Baker's Chocolate • Red Berry
Colombia Washed Finca Palmichal is James Coffee Co.'s washed Castillo from Atilano Giraldo on the western slope of the Central Andes. Baker's chocolate and red berry in a silky medium roast from Quindío.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$23.00 · $1.92/oz
Varieties
Direct-Trade Honduras El Cañal is a washed, patio-dried coffee from Santa Barbara, Honduras, sourced directly by James Coffee Co. Pacas and Bourbon varieties, grown at 1,550 to 1,580 meters, go into this direct-trade lot.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$23.00 · $1.92/oz
Varieties
Direct-Trade Honduras San Vicente is a washed Bourbon from Santa Barbara, Honduras, grown at 1,550 to 1,580 meters and sourced directly by James Coffee Co. A straightforward washed Honduran from a single variety, newly added to their lineup.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$25.95 · $2.16/oz
Varieties
Grape • Dark Chocolate • Berry
Ethiopia Mokamba Natural is James Coffee Co.'s patio-dried Ethiopian natural, built mostly from Kambata coffee with lots from Sidamo and Wolyata. Expect grape, dark chocolate, and sweet berry with a creamy body.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$24.00 · $2.00/oz
Honey • Stone Fruit • Soft Milk Chocolate
Golden Hour Blend is James Coffee Co.'s collaboration with Peter McKinnon, built from Guatemalan, Ethiopian, and Colombian lots they buy directly. Honey, stone fruit, and soft milk chocolate — a round, cinematic cup named for late-day light.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$22.00 · $1.83/oz
Varieties
Chocolate • Tart Cherry • Juicy
Guatemala "Huehuetenango" is James Coffee Co.'s washed lot from Coffee Kids youth groups at COMAL and UPC. Chocolate, tart cherry, and a juicy medium-dark cup roasted in San Diego.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$22.00 · $1.83/oz
Graham Cracker • Toasted Marshmallow • Melted Milk Chocolate
Highpoint 100 Decaf Blend is James Coffee Co.'s decaf house blend, with graham cracker, toasted marshmallow, and melted milk chocolate. An after-dinner cup from San Diego, without the buzz.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Hazelnut • Red Berry • Chocolate
Night Owl Blend is James Coffee Co.'s dark roast built for café espresso and equally at home as a mug. Hazelnut, red berry, and chocolate in a deep San Diego house blend.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Roaster's Choice is James Coffee Co.'s rotating monthly pick — a single origin or blend from Africa, South America, or Asia Pacific, depending on what the team loves that month. A changing San Diego bag, roasted in-house.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Milk Chocolate • Praline • Vanilla
Shop Blend is James Coffee Co.'s medium house roast — heavy, comforting, and familiar. Milk chocolate, praline, and vanilla, built for a full cup or cold brew from the Escondido roastery.
James Coffee Co. • Escondido, CA
$22.00 · $1.83/oz
Red Berry • Vanilla • Cocoa
White Owl Blend is James Coffee Co.'s house mix of Guatemala Huehuetenango and natural Ethiopia Ayehu. Red berry, vanilla, and cocoa — a bright, creamy cup roasted in San Diego.