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Bean Box Awards 2021

Maryna Gray Maryna Gray • April 26, 2021

The Oscars aren't the only trophies that were recently awarded! We joined in on the fun of awards season by hosting our first-ever Bean Box Awards, recognizing the best of the best coffees and roasters in multiple categories. Check out this year's winners and nominees. 

Best Dark Roast

Winner: Dark Side of the Moon by Blossom Coffee Roasters

Why We Love It: Sweet, bold notes of dark chocolate and a touch of smoky caramel brûlée, run through this satisfying cup. 

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Nominees:
Portofino Blend by Fonte Coffee
Bearded Lady by Longshoreman's Daughter Coffee 
Roaster’s Choice by Lighthouse Roasters 
El Diablo Blend by Cloud City Roasting Company
Dark Side of the Moon by Blossom Coffee Roasters

Best Medium Roast

Winner: Brazil Canaan Estate by Middle Fork Roasters

Why We Love It: This coffee is perfectly roasted for a comforting toastiness, with a distinct, sweet cookie flavor. 

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Nominees:
Cloud City Blend by Cloud City Roasting Company 
100% Kona by Keala's Hawaiian Coffee 
Johnson House Blend by Broadcast Coffee Roasters 
Costa Rica Reserve by Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie 
Brazil Canaan Estate by Middle Fork Roasters 

Best Light Roast

Winner: Cream and Sugar by Slate Coffee Roasters

Why We Love It: With sweet flavors of chocolate, caramel and toasted nuts, this cup is classic, easy, and oh-so-delicious. 

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Nominees:
Ethiopia Dur Feres by Boon Boona Coffee
Fresh Crop Bright by Kuma Coffee 
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere by Herkimer Coffee
Sweetheart Blend by Olympia Coffee
First Bloom Spring Blend by Cloud City Roasting Company 
Cream and Sugar by Slate Coffee Roasters 

People's Choice 

Winner: 100% Kona by Keala's Hawaiian Coffee 

Why YOU Love It: You voted and we heard you loud and clear! This medium-roast coffee practically transports you to Hawaii, with hints of toasted coconut and passion fruit. 

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Nominees:
Dark Side of the Moon by Blossom Coffee Roasters
Brazil Canaan Estate by Middle Fork Roasters 
Cloud City Blend by Cloud City Roasting Company
Johnson House Blend by Broadcast Coffee Roasters 
Cream and Sugar by Slate Coffee Roasters 
Portofino Blend by Fonte Coffee
Costa Rica Reserve by Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie 
Bearded Lady by Longshoreman's Daughter Coffee 
Honolulu Blend by Keala's Hawaiian Coffee 

Top Roaster 

Winner: Blossom Roasters

Why We Love It: For almost 20 years, Blossom has been roasting top-quality green coffee, and based on your love for their coffees, this roaster has more than succeeded!

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Nominees:
Middle Fork Roasters 
Slate Coffee Roasters 
Cloud City Roasting Company 
Broadcast Coffee Roasters 
Blossom Roasters

Best New Roaster 

Winner: Tony's Coffee

Why We Love It: Tony's is an award-winning coffee roaster, with favorite coffees including Caffe Carmelita

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Nominees: 
Boon Boona Coffee 
Waikiki Coffee 
Fiore Organic Roasting Co 
Tony's Coffee

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