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International Rank: #1090 out of 1130
United States Rank: #603 out of 625
Pennsylvania Rank: #26 out of 26

La Colombe

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Rated 3.95 stars out of 5

3.95(15)

15 ratings
5 star
6%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
6%

Pioneering coffee roaster acquired by Danone; still offering good coffee at scale with consistency, along with scores of ready-to-drink formats

La Colombe is a coffee roaster from Philadelphia, PA United States. We have 46 cataloged roasts with 15 total reviews with a score of 3.95.

41 roasts

Name Roast Level Bean Source
Rated 4.75 stars out of 5

4.75(2)

MediumInternational Blend
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

-Ethiopia
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

-Colombia
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

-Ethiopia
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

Light-
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

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Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

MediumColombia
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

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Rated 3.75 stars out of 5

3.75(2)

-Colombia
Rated 3 stars out of 5

3.00(2)

-Brazil
Rated 2.5 stars out of 5

2.50(2)

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Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Americas Blend
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

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0(0)

-African Blend
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-International Blend
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Brazil
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-International Blend
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Honduras
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0(0)

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-Kenya
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0(0)

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-Costa Rica
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Americas Blend
Rated 0 stars out of 5

0(0)

-Americas Blend
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0(0)

-Americas Blend
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-International Blend
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-Honduras
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-International Blend
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-International Blend
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-International Blend
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Top Reviews(15)

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    Sherbs Reviews

    40 roasts rated, avg score of 4.23

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    My nutella coffee made with La Colombe from Cafe Noir in Stone Harbor was a huge hit!

    Cupping Method:Follow @sippingwithsherbs on Instagram for more reviews of coffee and other beverages!

    11 months ago·See more from Sherbs
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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Latte at SALT Patissiere in Newton was very good and made with this La Colombe.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1474 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Very nice characteristic Ethiopian. Fruity, balanced, smooth, with a vanilla/hazelnut mid-palate.
    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1474 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    A very good light roast Colombian. Have had 2 boxes at different periods and it was consistent. Definitely very citrusy and I get the cola element. Smooth and balanced. Not fireworks or super complex but easy to drink characteristic Colombian.

    Cupping Method:Pourover

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Coffee Yinzer

    77 roasts rated, avg score of 4.51

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Stopped by Coop De Ville in the Strip last week. Very cool place. Sit outside or inside. Carries La Colombe Coffee Roasters coffee. The staff was very friendly. They brewed me up a fresh pot of their light roast that day which was their Ethiopian Myth Maker. I nice Ethiopian blend of washed and natural. Very fruity and sweet as you can image. I would highly recommend paying them a visit.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1474 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Pretty classic dark, decaf. Nice little hit of acidity for dark roast, and works in affogato quite nicely.
    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1474 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    A Gesha that just didnt quite pop in the cup for me. Has that floral, tropical aroma but didnt express in cup.

    Cupping Method:Pourover Chemex

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1474 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    We survived on this during the pandemic. Its consistent, convenient, and easy to drink.
    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1474 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 3.5 stars out of 5

    3.50 - Balance

    Good flavor, not too sweet. Mouthfeel is a B+ but very convenient.
    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Sherbs Reviews

    40 roasts rated, avg score of 4.23

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    . this @lacolombecoffee was the perfect holiday season treat. i dont really know why but this season ive decided i love peppermint flavor EVERYTHING. my house is seriously filled. For someone who drinks their coffee black, no sugar, no milk, no sweeteners, no syrups i actually really enjoyed the taste of this. It was a light peppermint flavor and not to sweet.

    Cupping Method:Follow @sippingwithsherbs on Instagram for more reviews of coffee and other beverages!

    11 months ago·See more from Sherbs

Editor's Overview

La Colombe Coffee Roasters, originally known as La Colombe Torrefaction, is a well-known coffee roaster and retailer based in the United States. The company, founded by Todd Carmichael and JP Iberti in 1994, began with its first location near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Over the years, it has expanded to include cafés in various locations such as Philadelphia, New York, Washington D.C., Austin, Boston, California, and Chicago, amongst others.

It was Todd's adventuring on Dangerous Grounds that caught Coffee Roast Managing Editor Ted Chan's eye. It quickly became one of his favorites for its single-origin storytelling. The company has been a notable representative of the third wave of coffee, being one of the early pioneers of direct trade coffee sourcing. This involves dealing directly with farmers to ensure high-quality products and fair trade practices​​.

In 2015, Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder of Chobani, bought a share of the company, assisting in its plans for expansion​​. This marked a shift for La Colombe - it moved towards large-scale distribution and became more blend focused. The brand is now an innovator in the convenience space, including a canned version of the Draft Latte, a cold-pressed espresso and frothed milk latte.