10 Questions About Blackout Coffee, Answered

Blackout Coffee was founded in 2018 by John Santos in Florida. Family-owned. Fresh-roasted. Ships within 1 to 2 business days of roasting. Here are the 10 most common questions , roasts, Coffee Club, freshness, and what makes us different.

About Blackout Coffee

Blackout Coffee was founded in 2018 by John and Rachael Santos in Florida. The company is family-owned and operated, with a focus on roasting high-quality specialty coffee in small batches and shipping orders quickly for freshness. Learn more: About page.

No. Blackout Coffee is a family-owned American coffee company founded by John and Rachael Santos in Florida in 2018. While it is not veteran-owned, the company supports deployed U.S. service members through Operation Blackout, a program that sends coffee and care packages to troops serving overseas .

Three roasts, each with a locked profile. Brewtal Awakening is the dark roast , bold, full body, low acid, roast-forward. Morning Reaper is the medium roast , balanced, caramel notes, clean finish, works in every brew method. Smooth Finish is the light roast , bright, origin-forward, clean and light. Browse: premium whole bean coffee. See the dark roast guide for what separates the three profiles.

Blackout Coffee is roasted to order for maximum freshness. Most orders are roasted, packed, and shipped within 24 to 48 hours, helping ensure your coffee arrives fresh and ready to brew. Delivery times vary by location, but the roast-to-order process minimizes the time between roasting and shipping. See our coffee storage guide for keeping beans at peak freshness after they arrive.

The Coffee Club is the subscription program , 19% off every order with free shipping. Choose your roast, set your delivery schedule (every 30, 60, or 90 days), and change or cancel any time. The Coffee Club exists so you never run out of fresh beans between orders.

The Coffee and How to Brew It

Yes , Brewtal Awakening is the natural espresso base. Dark roast, low acid, full body, holds up to milk. It works in black espresso shots and in milk drinks. Morning Reaper (medium roast) also works well in espresso for a lighter, more balanced shot. See our espresso guide for the 4 parameters that control every shot.

Yes. Blackout Coffee offers Low Voltage Decaf, a medium-dark roast made from 100% Arabica beans and decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process. It's available in whole bean, ground, coffee pods, and bulk 5 lb bags, delivering full-bodied flavor with most of the caffeine removed. Check the premium coffee collection for current availability.

Whole bean coffee is the best choice if you want the freshest flavor. Grinding just before brewing preserves more of the coffee's aroma and taste because whole beans stay fresh longer than pre-ground coffee. No grinder? A $30 to $50 hand burr grinder is the best cup quality upgrade. See our hand grinder guide for options at every budget.

Brewtal Awakening is Our dark roast , the original blend and the most popular in the lineup. Bold, full body, low acidity, roast-forward flavor. It works in every brew method: French press, drip, cold brew, espresso. It holds up to milk and cream without thinning. For anyone new to the lineup, Brewtal Awakening is the correct starting point. Browse the full lineup at our premium whole bean coffee collection.

In an airtight container at room temperature, away from light and heat. Do not refrigerate , condensation introduces moisture and accelerates staling. Freezing whole beans in a sealed airtight bag works for long-term storage (more than 2 weeks) if done correctly. The best storage fix: subscribe so fresh beans arrive before your current bag goes stale. Subscribe here. See our full coffee storage guide for all storage rules.

Try the Lineup

Browse our premium whole bean coffee , ships within 1 to 2 business days of roasting.

Subscribe with the Coffee Club for 19% off every order with free shipping.

More From the Roaster

Browse our premium whole bean coffee , ships in 1 to 2 business days.

Subscribe with the Coffee Club and save 19% on every order with free shipping.

Learn more: About page.

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