Coffee Circle

What's in the box: Freshly roasted specialty coffee beans of your choice, chosen for filter brewing, espresso or a fully automatic machine.

Coffee Circle is a Berlin specialty coffee roaster that sells online. You can order coffee once or take it on a subscription. The range is broad and sorted by brew method: filter coffees, espressos and beans picked for fully automatic machines. Each coffee shows its origin, roast level and tasting notes. That makes it easy to tell a bright, light roasted Kenyan Rungeto with currant and rhubarb notes from the dark, chocolatey Yirga Santos espresso blend before you buy. Ethiopian coffees make up a large part of the range, alongside Brazilian and Kenyan ones, and there is a decaf blend. Single coffees start at 9.90 € and the dearest featured ones are 13.90 €, which is normal for German specialty roasters. If you are not sure where to start, there are tasting sets for espresso, filter or automatic machines. Each costs 42 € and ships free, which is a sensible way to choose a coffee before you subscribe. The company stresses sustainable growing and support for farming families, and says it roasts fresh every day. The front page does not explain how the subscription works, such as how often it delivers or whether you can pause it, so check those terms before you sign up. The site is mainly in German, which may slow down shoppers who do not read it. Overall, it is a solid choice for coffee drinkers in Germany who want variety and clear information.