Consistency is key. We test each batch as it's roasted.
Fresh out of the roaster!
We use a Sivetz Air Roaster for a cleaner roast profile.
Quality control is key. Here we are at the cupping table.
Raj G.
Sep 12, 2024
I tried their Vienna Blend and Viennese Roast beans. Both were excellent. The crema was excellent even after storing 2 months in its original one-pound packing from Peter James. I plan to order soon. Pricing for their pound of beans was reasonable compared to other places. The beans seemed freshly roasted to perfection. Mark personally took my order over the phone.
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Rachel D.
Nov 2, 2023
Came by thinking i could grab a hot coffee.... But the very nice guy who answered the door told me they are a wholesale coffee distributor , not for single cups. Plus it's very hard to find. Had to ask the guys around the building where the coffee was.
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Best T.
Jul 25, 2022
5/5This coffee hits different. I know everyone has their preferences, but this is mine. We have one of those super-automatic espresso machines and I usually like to make a Mocha while my S.O. like to make lattes. We've tried other beans, but Peter James Espresso X Italian is what we prefer. It is dark enough for us to enjoy the deepness in the morning yet smooth enough to blend with the Lattes and Mochas that we make. I highly recommend this roaster but make sure you order in advance!
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Laura H.
Aug 15, 2021
I have been drinking Peter James Coffee for decades. I recently was in the hospital for 3 days! Oh how I missed Peter James Coffee!!! You can order on line and the coffee you recieve is freshly roasted. Run, don't walk to your computer and order your favorite coffee today! Laura H
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Jack C.
Jan 22, 2021
I ordered 1 lb of the Expresso X Italian & 1 lb of the French Reserve.I popped open the Expresso X Italian roast and made a latte with it. Yum!I sipped it straight before adding milk and there's nothing like a freshly roasted shot of espresso. If you're a coffee aficionado and looking for a local East Bay roastery, give Peter James Coffee a call. Even though they're primarily a whole seller, they're extremely friendly and responsive to smaller will-call orders.
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Melany A.
Jul 23, 2022
best coffee in town. Ask the owner anything about coffee and he will explain with great enthusiasm. Best kept secret in San Leandro
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steve v.
May 9, 2018
Peter James Coffee has been my favorite coffee for over 30 years Disclosure - I used to work for Mark the toastmaster in the 1980sMark and his crew source and roast top notch coffees. I would place them between the dark roasted Peet's (original) and the new wave super bright/sour light roasted coffees. The light roasts are well balanced while the dark roasts have good character. I never feel that I need to chase the coffee with water, but would rather savor the finish and reflect the pleasantries of the whole cup. Espresso X - Italian Style, is my favorite espresso of all time. Strong cocoa notes up front, a well rounded follow, with a really pleasant finish that has perfect subtle coffee notes. Mark and his team create a real, consistent coffee line that has been my staple coffee for decades.
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Sauce O.
Aug 20, 2019
This place is NOT somewhere you can go to get served a cup of coffee. I drove here and it's their actual roasterie. While I'm sure their coffee is great, you can't get a cup at the address provided. They need to be in another category. Don't bother driving over there if a cup is what you're looking for.
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Steven G.
Jun 19, 2024
The best coffee beans around, yummy yummy! I especially like their Espresso X Italian Roast.
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Nico O.
Jan 15, 2024
Great guy, loves coffee. His roasts are a little on the darker side but will be back to try something a little lighter next time. I love that he services us locals. I love supporting local businesses. Peter James Coffee is a diamond in the East Bay.Thank you.
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