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2321 Davis St., Unit C
North Chicago, IL
USA

(847)578-0772

Coffee by the Roast: fresh roasted, small batch, specialty grade coffee. Online. Roasted-to-order, custom coffee ships within 24 hours to any US address. Find your favorite specialty grade coffee or create your own coffee. Buy coffee online and get fresh, custom coffee delivered to your door.

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Coffee by the Roast newsletters, announcements and coming attractions.  New Varieties of Coffee. New Brewing Methods. Recipes. Here's where you find out what Coffee by the Roast is up to.

 

A Matter of Taste (part 1)

Carrie Masek

What is taste? The easy answer: It's one of our five senses, the one centered in the mouth that helps us understand, and enjoy, the things we eat and drink. Sweet or salty often equal good, bitter may be poison and sour warns of under-ripe fruit. Savory promises something rich in protein. Bring on that rich broth! 

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New Crop Central American Coffees

Carrie Masek

Do you like your coffee sweet and rich with a lively zing?  Are you looking for a coffee smooth enough to sip it all day?  How about one you can take to any roast level, so you can enjoy the same coffee light for breakfast and dark for dessert?  Sound good?  Then you should try a new crop Central American coffee!

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Happy 4th of July!

Carrie Masek

Monday is Independence Day.  You already have the flags and the fireworks. Don't forget the coffee!  Whether it's a steaming cup before the morning parade, a patriotic iced coffee drink during the picnic, or a cup of decaf with the fireworks display, the 4th of July is a great time for coffee.

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We Have New Coffee!

Carrie Masek

Some are new crop, like Guatemala Huehuetenango and some of our favorite blending coffees.  Others are great current crop coffees, like Tanzania Ruvuma AA, New Guinea Kimel A and Organic Peru Norandino, coffees we just had to buy more of before they ran out for the season.

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