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Best of 2026
Our editors' best picks of the year — roasters worth knowing and coffees worth buying.
The Best Light-Roast Coffees of 2026
Light-roast coffees are the clearest window into what a coffee bean actually tastes like — where it was grown, how it was processed, and what made that harvest special. Here are the best light-roast coffees worth your attention in 2026, plus everything you need to brew them well.
The Best Canadian Specialty Coffee Roasters of 2026
From Halifax harbour views to Calgary's high-altitude roasts, Canada's specialty coffee scene has never been more exciting. We round up the best Canadian roasters worth your attention in 2026 — including the four we profile and sell, plus notable independents making waves coast to coast.
The Best European Specialty Coffee Roasters of 2026
Europe's specialty coffee scene has never been more dynamic — from Oslo's minimalist precision labs to Copenhagen's fruit-forward micro-lots, Berlin's analytical roasting culture to London's ever-restless third-wave innovators. This guide cuts through the noise to spotlight the roasters genuinely shaping how the continent drinks coffee in 2026.
The 12 Best US Specialty Coffee Roasters of 2026
From the light-roast innovators of Portland to the farm-direct pioneers of the Southeast, these twelve US specialty roasters represent the country's most compelling coffee in 2026—each chosen for sourcing integrity, roasting craft, and the kind of cup that makes the SCA's 80-point threshold feel like a floor, not a ceiling.
The Best Single-Origin Coffees of 2026
Single-origin coffee is one of the clearest windows into what coffee can taste like when terroir, process, and craft align. This guide explains what single-origin actually means, why the terminology matters, and which standout coffees from our current stock deserve a place in your grinder right now.