Sightglass Coffee

Banner Dark is a crowd-pleasing blend designed to perform well across brewing methods—equally at home in a French press or drip machine. The roaster prioritizes body and sweetness with restrained acidity, creating a smooth, approachable cup. Component origins vary, but the profile remains consistent: bold, sweet, and balanced toward comfort rather than complexity.

Blueboon is Sightglass's foundational blend, designed for maximum versatility across brewing methods. It strikes a balance between approachability and depth, making it equally at home in a French press, pour-over, or espresso machine. This is the coffee for drinkers who want consistency and satisfaction without fuss—a reliable, well-rounded cup that doesn't demand a particular palate or technique.

This washed Caturra from Wilfredo Ule Vargas at Finca Alcatraz in Colombia captivated Sightglass since 2011. The washed process highlights the coffee's inherent clarity and brightness, revealing a full, sweet body with compelling complexity. Expect bright, juicy characteristics with flavor echoes of riesling, honeycomb, and caramelized crème brûlée—a coffee that balances acidity with luxurious sweetness.

Finca Alcatraz in Colombia yields this 100% Pink Bourbon varietal, processed naturally to amplify its fruit-forward character. Expect brighter acidity and tropical notes with a delicate clarity that cuts through the coffee's inherent sweetness. The natural process contributes a long, honeyed finish that lingers without heaviness. This is the second of three 2026 releases from producer Wilfredo Ule Vargas, distinguishing itself from the preceding Caturra through a more vibrant, fruit-driven profile.

From Finca La Granada in Colombia, this is the final harvest Gabriel Castaño Buendía worked on before his passing, now continued by his son Yeferson. Pink Bourbon cherries are hand-selected at soft pink ripeness and fermented anaerobically for 90 hours, a process that heightens clarity and sweetness in the cup. Expect layered fruit notes and a long, honeyed finish—expressive and precise. This coffee honors a farmer who championed Pink Bourbon long before it became a regional signature, planting it exclusively 14 years ago and sharing it freely with neighbors.

Crown Point is a seasonally rotating espresso blend composed of three distinct components, designed specifically to perform well when paired with milk. Sightglass crafted this as an inclusive, approachable blend for espresso drinkers across all preferences and experience levels. The rotating seasonal composition allows the roastery to highlight different origins throughout the year while maintaining the blend's core character as a creamy, milk-friendly espresso.

From the Dimtu Tero washing station in Hambela, southern Ethiopia, this coffee debuts on Sightglass's 2025 menu. The washed process highlights the region's signature full body and expressive berry character. Southern Ethiopia has proven itself a reliable source for vibrant, fruit-forward coffees with presence and complexity. This is a confident choice for those seeking classic Ethiopian brightness with weight.

This coffee sources from approximately 130 farmers in the Hambela region of Guji, southern Ethiopia—a area renowned for producing coffees with harmonious fruit and floral character. Tagel Alemayehu, an exporter since 2018, has built relationships across multiple regions in the south, though this lot specifically captures the signature profile of Hambela's terroir. The cup delivers a perfectly calibrated balance of stone fruit sweetness and delicate florals, making it a nuanced daily drinker or thoughtful gift for those seeking complexity without intensity.

Grizzly Peak represents the collective harvest of 200 producers from La Prosperidad de Chirinos Cooperative, a regenerative farming initiative that goes beyond standard sustainability to actively restore soil health and strengthen biodiversity. Regenerative Organic Certification ensures this coffee supports farmer livelihoods while healing the land. While specific tasting notes and processing method are not detailed here, this coffee's primary value lies in its transparent traceability and commitment to agricultural regeneration—a meaningful choice for drinkers who prioritize environmental and social impact alongside cup quality.

Grown on El Sendero, a small high-elevation parcel near La Libertad, Guatemala, this coffee benefits from ideal rainfall and crisp mountain winds that have supported three generations of the Vides family's expertise since 1958. The farm handles most production steps directly, ensuring meticulous control over processing and quality. The cup delivers distinctive fruit-forward notes of marmalade and pomegranate balanced by sugar cane sweetness—a profile that reflects both terroir and careful stewardship.

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Grown in the cool, mist-covered hills of Cobán, Guatemala, this coffee comes from Luis "Wicho" Valdés III, whose family has cultivated coffee since the 1960s. Wicho, an agricultural engineer, has spent over 20 years refining every aspect of cultivation, harvest, and processing across farms that employ roughly 600 people during peak season. The cup delivers crisp, bright fruit balanced by a sweet praline finish, showcasing varietals including Caturra, Catuaí, Bourbon, and experimental plantings. This is meticulous, multi-generational craftsmanship evident in every cup.

David Muñoz's Nueva Esperanza farm sits on the slopes of Honduras's Santa Barbara mountains overlooking Lake Yojoa, in the celebrated El Cielito microregion known for consistently producing award-winning coffees. Muñoz comes from a three-generation coffee family and was among the 2012 Cup of Excellence Top 10 winners. While the processing method isn't specified, this coffee's pedigree and terroir—high-altitude mountain slopes with lake proximity—suggest a thoughtfully handled lot worth exploring for its regional character.

Hunky Dory is a Swiss-Water processed decaf blend that Sightglass adjusts seasonally to maintain its signature profile. The decaffeination method preserves the coffee's core character while removing caffeine, yielding a cup that performs equally well across all brewing methods—from espresso to pour-over. Built for reliability rather than adventurousness, this blend prioritizes balance and approachability, making it a versatile everyday coffee that doesn't demand technique or fussiness. It's earned its place as a house favorite precisely because it delivers consistent quality without pretense.

Silvia Herrera, a second-generation farmer and award-winning producer in Chiapas's highlands, crafts this limited natural Geisha. The natural processing amplifies fruit-forward character while maintaining soft sweetness and silky mouthfeel. Herrera's meticulous approach has earned consistent recognition among Mexico's top coffees, making this Sightglass's first individual partnership in the region.

Karina and her brother José represent the third generation of coffee producers at Finca Santa Cruz in Chiapas, Mexico, where they've been refining their craft for the past decade under their father's mentorship. The region's elevation and climate produce coffees with distinctive clarity and balance. This lot showcases the duo's award-winning approach to production, reflecting both technical skill and deep family knowledge passed down through generations. Their commitment to quality makes this a standout expression of Chiapas terroir.

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Antonia Fuentes grows Typica on Rancho La Perla in Oaxaca's Sierra Sur, handling every step from harvest through drying on her family farm. She selectively picks ripe cherries, pulps same-day, and ferments overnight using a process refined over many seasons—then slowly dries the coffee on patios under daily supervision, making hand adjustments as weather demands. The result is a small-volume lot with clear red fruit character and soft caramel sweetness that reflects her experience and meticulous approach.

Microdose is a thoughtfully crafted half-caf blend designed for drinkers seeking reduced caffeine without sacrificing quality or taste. The roaster balances two coffees to create a cup that works equally well as an afternoon pour or for those managing their caffeine intake. By blending rather than decaffeinating a single origin, Sightglass maintains complexity and flavor clarity that typical half-cafs often lose. This is a practical coffee that doesn't ask you to compromise on what matters.

Owl's Howl is Sightglass Coffee's house espresso blend, composed of seasonal coffees selected for optimal freshness and synergy. The blend is built for structure and balance—designed to perform reliably across all espresso drinks served daily across Sightglass cafes. This is a working blend prioritized for consistency and depth rather than single-origin distinctiveness, making it a dependable foundation for milk drinks and shots.

Summer Solstice is Sightglass Coffee's limited seasonal blend, timed for peak daylight and outdoor adventures. While specific origins and processing methods aren't detailed in the product description, this blend is crafted to deliver radiantly refreshing qualities—suggesting bright acidity, clean flavors, and approachable balance suited to warm-weather drinking. The emphasis on 'carefree' and 'golden light' hints at a coffee meant for leisurely enjoyment rather than intensity.

Toketee is a thoughtfully composed drip blend that moves beyond the ordinary by combining carefully selected coffees to build layered complexity in the cup. While specific origins aren't detailed here, the roaster's emphasis on curation suggests each component was chosen for its contribution to a balanced, multi-dimensional flavor profile. This is a blend designed for everyday drinking that rewards attention—more interesting than a standard house blend, but approachable in format.

This is the inaugural release in Sightglass's seasonal Women of Coffee series, sourced directly from Finca Churumpapa's Women's Group in Chirinos, Peru. The cooperative operates a community training center dedicated to improving production practices and elevating quality standards, creating economic pathways for farmers to escape poverty cycles. Specialty pricing from Sightglass ensures producers receive premium compensation for their exceptional work. A portion of proceeds supports La Cocina, a San Francisco non-profit incubator for women, BIPOC, and immigrant food entrepreneurs—making this coffee meaningful beyond the cup.