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Driftaway Coffee Overview

About the Brand

Driftaway Coffee is a BIPOC woman-led small-batch coffee roastery and subscription box based in Brooklyn, sourcing coffee from smallholder farmers around the world. They are working to build an equitable value chain by prioritizing women & minority producers, and want to make coffee accessible and fun for all.

Each month, Driftaway sends subscribers a different coffee curated to their coffee taste preferences. Every coffee featured in the box is selected via conscious and inclusive sourcing, with a goal to source 50% of coffees from women producers and 15% from minority producers. They pay fair & transparent farmer prices around 3-5x over Fair Trade prices. They use plastic-free packaging, with compostable bags and recycled material, and run carbon-neutral operations.

All subscriptions start with an Explorer Box of 5 different coffees from around the world, and subscribers are invited to join a live tasting with Driftaway coffee experts. Subscribers can then choose between four sizes for their ongoing deliveries based on how much coffee they drink: 8 oz ($16/box), 12 oz ($19/box), 1 pound ($24/box), and 2 pounds ($38/box). All subscriptions SHIP FREE to the U.S.

Each coffee is carefully selected and roasted to bring out its maximum potential flavor. Information post cards are included to give subscribers that feeling of drifting away to their favorite coffee origin.

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Driftaway Coffee Reviews

My Driftaway Coffee Review—Is This Curated Coffee Subscription Worth It?
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My Driftaway Coffee Review—Is This Curated Coffee Subscription Worth It?

For me, coffee is an intensely personal thing. It’s the first thing I consume in the morning, and in many ways, it sets the tone for my day. A bad cup of coffee is like waking up on the wrong side of the bed— it can throw me off my game. Good, high-quality coffee is something I’m happy to splurge on, and I really like that Driftaway takes the time to get to know their subscribers’ palates so they can send coffee that’s likely to hit the mark. It probably won’t come as a shock to hear that a subscription to Driftaway is not the cheapest way to get your coffee. Picking up beans at the grocery store is always going to cost less. That said, they won’t be this fresh, they won’t be delivered to your door, and they (likely) won’t be single-origin beans, which of course cost more. Looking at similar coffee subscriptions like Mistobox ($14.95 per bag with $5 shipping) and Trade ($15-$25 per bag with $2 shipping), Driftaway’s price ($17 per 11-oz bag) is in the same ballpark. Comparing to my favorite local roasters, French Truck ($14-$20 for a 12-ounce bag of single-origin coffee) and Congregation ($17-$19 for a 12-ounce bag of single-origin coffee), Driftaway’s prices are also on par.

I really enjoyed my delivery from Driftaway, and it was interesting to see the initial shipments from two of their different subscriptions side-by-side. The beans were great (some of the best coffee I’ve had in a while, to be honest), and I feel I’m walking away having learned something about myself and the kind of coffee I prefer. (I’m a “#2 classic” kinda gal when it comes to hot coffee and a “#2 balanced” cold brew drinker.) I enjoyed the entire experience, and I like that Driftway pays above market rate for beans (and is transparent about how much they pay) in an effort to support farmers and create a sustainable supply chain. They’ve found a fan in me. 


Driftaway Coffee Box Review + Coupon – April 2018
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Driftaway Coffee Box Review + Coupon – April 2018

Check out my review of the Driftaway Coffee Tasting Kit for April 2018!


Driftaway Coffee Box Review + Coupon – February 2018
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Driftaway Coffee Box Review + Coupon – February 2018

Check out my review of the Driftaway Coffee Tasting Kit for February 2018!


My Driftaway Coffee Review—Is This Curated Coffee Subscription Worth It?
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My Driftaway Coffee Review—Is This Curated Coffee Subscription Worth It?

For me, coffee is an intensely personal thing. It’s the first thing I consume in the morning, and in many ways, it sets the tone for my day. A bad cup of coffee is like waking up on the wrong side of the bed— it can throw me off my game. Good, high-quality coffee is something I’m happy to splurge on, and I really like that Driftaway takes the time to get to know their subscribers’ palates so they can send coffee that’s likely to hit the mark. It probably won’t come as a shock to hear that a subscription to Driftaway is not the cheapest way to get your coffee. Picking up beans at the grocery store is always going to cost less. That said, they won’t be this fresh, they won’t be delivered to your door, and they (likely) won’t be single-origin beans, which of course cost more. Looking at similar coffee subscriptions like Mistobox ($14.95 per bag with $5 shipping) and Trade ($15-$25 per bag with $2 shipping), Driftaway’s price ($17 per 11-oz bag) is in the same ballpark. Comparing to my favorite local roasters, French Truck ($14-$20 for a 12-ounce bag of single-origin coffee) and Congregation ($17-$19 for a 12-ounce bag of single-origin coffee), Driftaway’s prices are also on par.

I really enjoyed my delivery from Driftaway, and it was interesting to see the initial shipments from two of their different subscriptions side-by-side. The beans were great (some of the best coffee I’ve had in a while, to be honest), and I feel I’m walking away having learned something about myself and the kind of coffee I prefer. (I’m a “#2 classic” kinda gal when it comes to hot coffee and a “#2 balanced” cold brew drinker.) I enjoyed the entire experience, and I like that Driftway pays above market rate for beans (and is transparent about how much they pay) in an effort to support farmers and create a sustainable supply chain. They’ve found a fan in me. 

By Lindsey Morse  |  
Feb 23, 2021  |  1 Comment

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Scott Alter
Scott Alter
1st Time Poster!
Sep 8, 2019
I've had this subscription box for most of the past two years. (I paused it last summer because I don't drink as much coffee during the warmer months.) I'm finally coming to the realization that there have been very few coffees that they've sent that I've actually really liked. At first, I thought I must be doing something wrong, but the fact is, most of what they send just isn't good. There have been a few standouts over the past two years, but there is no way to re-order those when you find them.

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Driftaway CoffeeVerified by MSA
4 overall rating
Starting at $14.40
Active Deal
Get 50% off your first month! (Regularly $16)
Use Coupon Code MSA50
Subscribe Now