10 of the Best Coffee Lovers Subscription Boxes

If there’s one thing that has the potential to seriously dent my bank balance, its subscription boxes.  I love the idea of selecting a box and receiving a range of goodies, often without knowing exactly what is in it!

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Here in the UK, subscription boxes are still a bit new.  But in the US, there’s a LOT more available.  So I thought I’d round up the best coffee lovers subscription boxes for all of us so we can satisfy that subscription box urge with coffee – or maybe even give as a gift.

What are subscription boxes?

In case you haven’t run into them before, subscription boxes is a way to get a selection of products on a theme in a single box.  You can buy them as one-off products or subscribe each month.

There are two main types:

• Discovery boxes
• Convenience boxes

Discovery boxes

With discovery boxes, you have a good idea of what’s coming while with others they are more of a mystery.  You’ll normally have an overview.  For instance, I have a gin subscription box and each month there will be a full-size gin, tonics, ingredients t make the cocktail of the month, a dried garnish and a selection of snacks.

They are a great way to discover new products and manufacturers as well as getting a nice surprise.

Convenience boxes

Convenience boxes are a way to get a selection of items you choose each month and not have to worry about remembering to order them.  Something like Hello Fresh or Simply Cook are examples of this – you can pick what you want or leave it to chance.

Can you buy subscription boxes as gifts?

When you use websites like Cratejoy (my new favourite place to find subscription boxes) there are options to buy as a one-off or sign up.  Plus you can also add them as a gift for someone else.

Generally, there’s an option to select it as a gift and add the recipient’s information.  It also hides the billing info so they don’t see what you spent.  You can add a message to tell them who it is from and can buy one month or a longer subscription for them.

What makes a great subscription box?

There’s no right or wrong answer for what makes a great subscription box.  If you are buying it as a gift, then you want to look for something you know the person would enjoy.  Also if you are thinking about coffee subscription boxes, think about how they make coffee – no point buying them a Keurig box if they don’t have a coffee machine!

For a treat for yourself, think about how much control you want.  Are you happy to just let the subscription box company choose for you?  Do you want to have some control, in which case look for a questionnaire style that finds out a bit about you first?  Or do you want to know what you re getting – then look for a convenience style box.

To help put this into context, let’s take a look at some of the best coffee subscription boxes and see what makes them popular.

The classic coffee lover

If you are a bit unsure what to go for, then the classic coffee lover style boxes are ideal.  These are simply a great way to try different coffee from around the world.

Puppy Paws Coffee Company

The subscription box from Puppy Paws Coffee Company offers a selection of coffees from around the world and also include a fun treat for your pet.  The box allows you to have some control over what’s in it because you can create a taste profile and they use this to help select the items that will be inside.

And if you love a few positive benefits, half of the profits are donated to animal rescue organisations across the US.

Available: US residents

Brothers Coffee Company

Brothers Coffee Company aim to provide the freshest possible coffee in their boxes and work with a new roaster each month.  They pride themselves on ethically sourced coffees that are delicious.  

There are three size options available and also three roast options – light, dark or both.

Available: Worldwide from the US

Victory Boxes

Victory Coffees give you complete control with their convenience style subscription boxes.  You can choose from 5 international blends, all of which are organic and fair trade.  You can those how many cups a day you need and whether you want whole bean, ground or even in K-cups for a Keurig coffee machine.

The business is veteran owned and operated.

Available: US residents

UK coffee lovers

Being in the UK myself, I thought I would spy a few subscription boxes based here in the UK but that are also available further afield.

RISE coffee 

The RISE coffee box provides 2 bags of coffee that will make around 30 cups and come from exclusive roasters that aren’t available elsewhere.  This highlight independent roasters and also those using eco-friendly approaches.

Available: Worldwide from the UK

Blue Coffee Box Ltd

The Blue Coffee Box highlights rare and unusual coffees coming from 22 different countries around the world.  The coffees are freshly roasted and all have a unique taste guarantee.  Ethically sourced from farmers, they are high quality and not easy to find.

The box features new guest roasters and coffees each month and is rated 83 or high on the SCA scale.

Available: Worldwide from the UK with some exceptions

Exotic coffee lovers

If you are looking for something a little more exotic and unusual than the normal coffee selection, this is the box for you

Hawaii’s Coffee Box

This box comes straight from Hawaii and features one or two roasts per box that are created across the Hawaiian islands.  There’s also other items in the box that are locally sourced for a feel of Hawaii in one subscription.

Available: Worldwide from the US

Coffee and a snack

If you want something more than just a subscription box full of coffee, then the coffee and a snack style boxes are ideal.  Here are a couple of examples.

Four Coffee Subscription Box

The Four Coffee box includes four different coffees from four different roasters and also a selection of gourmet snacks to enjoy with them.  There’s a wide range of different coffees available so something for all tastes including regional and new roasters.

Available: US residents

Chocolate and Coffee Club

The perfect combination - coffee and chocolate in one box!  This subscription box contains a 250g bag of batch roasted coffee and at least two bars of chocolate that are a perfect match to it.  You can choose from whole bean, coarse, medium or fine and the coffees are delivered within 6 days of roasting for freshness.

Available: Selected countries from the UK

Keurig Coffee Maker owners

Keurig coffee makers are one of the popular brands aos there’s no surprise that you can get subscription boxes for K-cups to go in your machine.

Single Cup Club

The Single Cup Club offers a way to get K-cups for your machine that are a little different from the normal options available.  Each box contains three unique blends from artisan roasters, with five cups of each.  So each box gives you 15 coffee pods in a selection of light, medium dark or flavoured roasts.

Available: US residents

Cold brew coffee lovers

Let’s not forget our cold brew coffee fans because the world of coffee lovers subscription boxes haven’t!

MyBevBox

The MyBevBox subscription gives you 5 random drinks from around the US including cold brew coffees.  This is a great way to try products you might not otherwise spot in the shops and includes five full-sized can drinks.

Available: US residents

The best coffee lover subscription box

Just like coffee itself, choosing the best subscription box for coffee lovers is a bit about knowing your coffee or what someone likes.  But there are also lots of great boxes that would work for anyone who enjoys coffee and are a safe bet.

Look out for more boxes being added as I discover them!