I sat there re-reading the email ‘do you offer a coffee of the month club?  Like a roaster’s choice?’  This was the second e-mail similar to this I had received in the last week.  Unless this person created a few fake e-mail accounts and alias’s to lobby for a coffee of the month club, seemed like a good idea to add.  Sure, we already have subscriptions, but James is often adding new, awesome coffees.  Why not create something to provide a little surprise each month and give different coffee experiences?  And that dear reader, is the not so epic story of how we got here!

What Is a Coffee of the Month Club?

A coffee of the month club is a subscription that delivers fresh coffee to your door on a regular schedule—usually every month.  Of course, we already provide subscriptions for each of our standard offerings like Peru, Colombia or Joe’s House Blend (just to name a few of our most popular).  But coffee of the month mixes things up a bit, like a surprising, new travel ticket showing up each month to punch your passport. 

They introduce you to:

• New origins and flavor profiles
• Freshly roasted beans at peak quality
• The stories behind the farmers and regions

Instead of buying the same bag over and over, you get to explore coffee in a simple, enjoyable way.

No guesswork. No running out.

Just good coffee, ready when you need it.

Why More People Are Choosing a Coffee Subscription

There’s things in life we want to experience and do well; watching a sunset, feeling the sand or grass beneath our feet or experiencing the flavor of a fresh cup of coffee.

But ordering coffee?  A computer can do that for us without the inconvenience of remembering or the time spent.  So we can keep doing fun human things like those sunsets or that mug of coffee. 

A coffee of the month club takes one more decision off your plate while actually improving your daily routine.

Here’s why people are making the switch:

1. You Always Have Fresh Coffee

Freshness matters more than most people realize.

Coffee tastes best within a few weeks of roasting. After that, it slowly loses its flavor and aroma.  Just look on the bottom of our bags for the roast date, we recommend enjoying it within 90 days of its roast date. 

With a subscription, your coffee shows up fresh—right when you need it.

No stale beans. No last-minute store runs. 

2. You Discover New Coffees Without Overthinking It

Ever stand in front of a shelf pondering what to try next? 

A coffee of the month club makes that decision for you—in a good way.

Each delivery can introduce:

• A new country
• A different roast level
• Unique tasting notes

It keeps things interesting without making things complicated.  Interesting without complicated sounds fun. 

3. It Builds a Better Daily Routine

Your morning coffee isn’t just a drink.

It’s a moment.

A pause.
A reset.
A moment of reflection while you prepare to show the day how awesome you are. 

When you know great coffee is always there, it makes that moment even better.

And those small wins? They add up.

What Makes a Great Coffee of the Month Club?

Not all subscriptions are created equal.

If you’re looking for a coffee of the month club that actually improves your experience, here’s what to look for:

Fresh, Small-Batch Roasting

Coffee should be roasted with care—not mass-produced months in advance.

Small-batch roasting means:

• Better flavor
• More attention to detail
• A cleaner, more natural cup

It’s the difference between “coffee” and coffee you actually look forward to.  And you deserve the coffee you look forward to. 

Real Flavor (No Artificial Additives)

Great coffee doesn’t need to be flavored with syrups or additives.

When beans are grown well and roasted properly, the flavor speaks for itself.

You’ll naturally taste notes like:

• Chocolate
• Citrus
• Nuts
• Caramel
• Fruit

All from the bean. Nothing added.  Ethically sourced, expertly roasted. 

The Hidden Benefit: Connection to Your Coffee

Most people don’t think about where their coffee comes from.

But once you start learning, it changes how you experience every cup.

A great coffee of the month club helps you connect the dots between:

• The farmers who grow the beans
• The regions and climates that shape flavor
• The roasting process that brings it all together

It turns coffee from a product into a story.  A story you get to be a part of. 

And that story makes every sip a little more meaningful.

Choosing the Right Roast for Your Subscription

If you’re new to subscriptions, you might wonder what kind of coffee you’ll receive.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

Light Roast

• Brighter flavor
• More origin character
• Often fruity or citrusy

Medium Roast

• Balanced and smooth
• Slight sweetness
• Easy to enjoy daily

Dark Roast

• Bold and rich
• Deeper, roasted flavors
• Heavier body

Not sure what to pick?

That’s part of the fun of a coffee of the month club—you get to try different styles and discover what you enjoy most.

Who Is a Coffee of the Month Club For?

Short answer: anyone who drinks coffee regularly.

But it’s especially helpful if you:

• Want better coffee without extra effort
• Enjoy trying new flavors
• Care about sustainability and sourcing
• Like having a consistent routine
• Never want to run out of coffee again

If coffee is already part of your day, this just makes it better.

A Simple Upgrade That Makes a Big Difference

Sometimes the best changes aren’t complicated.

They’re small upgrades that improve something you already do every day.

A coffee of the month club is one of those upgrades.

It turns:

• Ordinary mornings → better ones
• Inconsistent coffee → reliable quality
• Guesswork → simplicity

And when your day starts better, everything else has a way of following.

Why Our Approach Is Different

At Philly Fair Trade Roasters, we believe a coffee subscription should do more than deliver coffee.

It should deliver:

✔️ Small-batch roasted freshness
✔️ Real flavor without shortcuts
✔️ A better start to your day

We don’t overcomplicate things.

We just focus on doing coffee the right way—from the farm to your mug.

Because good coffee should taste good, do good, and feel good.

An easy way to start is giving the coffee of the month subscription a try.  Who knows where it will take you!

Philly Fairtrade roasters is a USDA certified Organic facility via PCO as well as Fairtrade USA compliant.  Philly Fairtrade specializes in small batch roasted coffee, ethically sourced and expertly roasted.  Learn more about Philly Fairtrade Roasters.