How OldG Coffee scores coffee

Every ranking on this site is produced by the same scoring system applied consistently across all 14 reviews. This page explains exactly how it works.

The nine scoring variables

Each brand is scored across nine variables on a scale of 1 to 10. The scores inform rankings and engine outputs. No brand pays for position — ranking is determined by score only.

Quality

FRESHNESS

BREW METHOD FIT

SOURCING

PRICE VALUE

FLEXIBILITY

DELIVERY

RANGE

TRUST

Independence and affiliate relationships

OldG Coffee earns commission when a reader clicks through to a partner and makes a purchase. This does not affect scoring or editorial position. No brand has paid, gifted, or otherwise compensated OldG Coffee to appear in any position on this site.

Bean quality, roast precision, and cup clarity relative to price

Time from roast to dispatch — the single biggest quality factor

How well the roast profile suits its intended brew method

Transparency of origin, direct trade credentials, certifications

What you get per gram relative to the market

Subscription pause, cancel, grind, and frequency options

Reliability, speed, and packaging quality

Breadth of options across strengths and origins

Brand reputation, independent review sentiment, transparency