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Real Good Coffee™

Roasted and brewed in Washington, D.C.

Tins, bulk bags, capsules and explorer packs, from a Roastery located in the heart of Washington DC. Start with a roast level, then pick the size that fits your mornings.

  • Fairly Traded
  • Peak Roasted
  • District Crafted
Compass Coffee 12oz tins: Breakfast, Cardinal, Waypoint, Shaw and Azimuth blends

Fairly Traded. Peak Roasted. District Crafted.

Fairly Traded.

We work with a variety of reputable importers (and sometimes even directly with the farmers themselves!), and we often visit the places of origin to see the conditions on the farms and in the communities.

Coffee beans on a branch

Peak Roasted.

From the spicy, herbal notes of Azimuth to the juicy complexity of Shaw: the rich and satisfying flavors only peak roasting can unlock.

A hand holding freshly roasted Compass Coffee beans at the roaster

District Crafted.

Our Roastery is located in the heart of Washington DC, and the Embassy Blend is named for the area where Compass Coffee began.

The Compass Coffee team on the balcony of the Ivy City roastery, under the Compass Coffee sign
Three members of the Compass Coffee team at the roastery, one holding a coffee tin
A Compass Coffee barista smiling behind the espresso bar

We’re obsessed with making great coffee.

You should never have to worry about the coffee you drink. From sustainable sourcing to peak roasting, we get every detail right, so that you can start your day right.

Decaf
Cardinal Blend decaf: enjoy the same smooth, chocolatey, nutty flavors—without the caffeine.
Espresso
Emblem Espresso: from flavored lattes to classic cortados or straight espresso shots, this blend is your ticket to coffee creativity.
Seasonal
No matter the time of year, we craft special, limited-edition blends to help you celebrate the season.
Pick your roast level

Four bearings, from light to darkest.

Pick your roast level to see blends you’ll love:

Light roasts

  • Breakfast Blend 12oz tin

    Breakfast Blend

    Bright, Caramelly, & Balanced

    Bright and balanced with smooth caramel notes.

    $16.99
  • Easting Blend 12oz tin

    Easting Blend

    Strawberry, Smooth, & Creamy

    A light roast that defies expectations.

    $16.99
  • Horizon Blend 12oz tin

    Horizon Blend

    Bright, Berry-Like, and Sweet

    Tangy, vibrant, with berry sweetness and candy undertones.

    $16.99

Medium roasts

  • Cardinal Blend 12oz tin

    Cardinal Blend

    Balanced, Milk Chocolate, & Toasted Nuts

    The very first Compass Coffee blend.

    $16.99
  • Meridian Blend 12oz tin

    Meridian Blend

    Aromatic, Syrupy, and Wild

    Meridian Blend is the coffee that changed everything for us.

    $16.99
  • Emblem Espresso 12oz tin

    Emblem Espresso

    Rich, Caramel, & Classic

    Perfect as a straight espresso or paired with milk.

    $16.99

Dark roasts

  • Waypoint Blend 12oz tin

    Waypoint Blend

    Full-Bodied, Cacao, & Brown Sugar

    A staple dark roast in our cafes.

    $16.99
  • Shaw Blend 12oz tin

    Shaw Blend

    Juicy, Lush, and Complex

    Pairs perfectly with milk, sugar, or cream.

    $16.99
  • Azimuth Blend 12oz tin

    Azimuth Blend

    Warm, Smoky, & Intense

    The ideal coffee for burning the midnight oil.

    $16.99

The darkest roast

  • French Roast 12oz tin

    French Roast

    Rich, Smoky, & Intense

    Our darkest roast. Peak-roasted to achieve boldness without bitterness.

    $16.99
Dark roast Compass Coffee poured from a French press into a Compass mug

Where the beans come from.

Our favorite coffee blends from around the globe, from Central America to Africa and Southeast Asia.

Latin America

Breakfast · Waypoint · Cardinal

Breakfast Blend brings together Nicaraguan and Guatemalan beans to create an incredibly delicious coffee that you’ll want to sip every day.

Waypoint Blend brings deep, rich flavors of cacao and brown sugar, showcasing the very best of Colombian coffee.

Africa

Horizon · Meridian · Shaw

Horizon Blend is a light-bodied Ethiopian Guji blend with tangy sweetness and vibrant berry notes.

African coffees are often touted for their berry and fruit notes, and roasted light. We’re bringing all that and more, showing the incredible diversity of African coffees, from light to dark!

Southeast Asia

Easting · Embassy · Azimuth

Easting Blend is a completely unique light roast with a smooth, crisp character and a touch of strawberry sweetness that it takes from Natural Process Indonesian beans.

Embassy Blend: crisp and savory with fragrant, earthy notes, this full-bodied blend is perfect for those who enjoy complexity in their cup.

Exist.

Resist.

Have the Audacity.

Pride Blend 12oz tin

Pride Blend, 12oz tin

This year’s Pride Blend is a medium roast whole bean coffee with bold, fruity, vibrant character, made in partnership with Capitol Pride Alliance.

A portion of every tin supports their work building community, visibility, and joy for LGBTQIA+ people.

$18.99

Same blend, four ways to bring it home.

One pound of coffee is about 20 strong cups.

12oz tin of Cardinal Blend

12oz tin

$16.99

Buy any three tins get free shipping.

2lb bag of Cardinal Blend

2lb bag

$41.99

Save up to 20% with 2 lb bags. Free Shipping: Included on all 2 lb bag orders.

5lb bag of Meridian Blend

5lb bag

$82.99

Save up to 30% with 5 lb bags.

Classico Capsules box with two capsules

Capsules, 6 boxes

$54.00

Nespresso® Compatible. Our capsules are 100% aluminum and are fully recyclable.

Discover the best of Compass Coffee with our Explorer Packs.

Each pack contains three 12oz tins. $46.99 a pack.

Light Roast Lovers' Explorer Pack: Easting, Breakfast and Horizon tins

Light Roast Lovers’

These coffees showcase the amazing range of flavors that can be achieved in a carefully crafted light roast.

Medium Roast Lovers' Explorer Pack: Meridian, Cardinal and Embassy tins

Medium Roast Lovers’

You’ll find flavors that are simultaneously intense and approachable, layered and drinkable.

African Coffee Explorer Pack: Meridian, Horizon and Shaw tins

African Coffee

Three distinct African coffees that showcase a range of roasts and flavor profiles.

World Explorer Subscription: Waypoint, Cardinal and Breakfast tins

World Explorer

Around the world in 9 blends! Over your subscription, you’ll receive three Explorer Packs.

How fresh is your coffee?

In the sealed environment of the tin or bag, the CO2 displaces all of the oxygen and creates an anaerobic environment that keeps the beans from oxidizing.

  1. Roasted

    We package our beans shortly after roasting.

  2. ~3 days

    In the ~3 days following roasting, the beans off-gas a small amount of CO2.

  3. Up to 6 months

    If left unopened in their package, your beans will stay fresh for up to 6 months!

Freshly roasted beans turning in the Compass Coffee roaster
Compass Coffee subscription boxes delivered at a doorstep

Join the Coffee Club and never worry about running out again.

  1. Choose your coffee

    Pick your favorite coffee, or choose a roasters’ choice subscription and we’ll pick for you every month!

  2. Set your delivery frequency

    Set your delivery frequency to fit your schedule and get coffee delivered when you need it!

  3. Save on every order and enjoy

    Save 10% on every order and enjoy free shipping on all bulk bags. Pause or cancel any time.

  • 10% off every order
  • Flexible shipping
  • Pause or cancel anytime
  • Prepaid monthly: get an extra 5% off

From our Roastery in Washington, DC, to your door.

Shipping, as Compass writes it

Free shipping
Free standard shipping on orders over $45
Ships
We typically ship orders the business day after you purchase.
Arrives
May take up to 5-7 business days to arrive
Where
We only ship to the U.S. and Canada.
Refunds
30-day refund policy
Cost
Calculated by the weight of your order and the distance from our Roastery in Washington, DC.
The Compass Coffee Georgetown cafe at sunrise

Find your closest Compass Coffee.

Our cafes are where the magic of Real Good Coffee comes to life. Stop in and say hi!

  • Order ahead

    Order ahead, skip the line, and pick up at your local cafe.

  • Earn Waypoints

    You will earn two Waypoints for every $1 spent when you sign up for Compass rewards.

  • Balance

    Your balance never expires.

Inside the Compass Coffee Ivy City roastery, with roasters and an American flag

Our Roastery doubles as a one-of-a-kind events venue.

up to 500people, comfortably

3flexible spaces

From weddings, live music and speaker series to corporate retreats and custom experiences, we host them all.

Book the Roastery

We bring the coffee to you.

From coffee service at the White House to conferences and marathons with 10,000+ attendees.

  • Our cafes are ideal for group sizes of between 20 and 120.
  • Each coffee carrier contains 1 gallon (128oz) of coffee. This is enough coffee for about 12 people.
  • We’ve hosted concerts, meetups, book signings and birthday parties.
Compass Coffee on-site service at the White House
Interior of the Compass Coffee Georgetown cafe
Compass Coffee bulk bags
The Compass Coffee team waving from the roastery balcony under the Compass Coffee sign

We’re here to make your day better.

Sometimes, all that takes is a simple cup of coffee. Coffee brings people together. It makes you feel good. It gets you ready for whatever the day has in store. And it points you in the right direction - just like a compass.

Our mission: making peoples’ days better, one cup at a time.

Questions, answered by Compass.

A Compass Coffee barista serving a drink
Can I schedule my order for the next day?

Yes! On the “your order” screen, select “change” next to Prepare now, and then select the day and time you want to pick up your order!

Can I buy coffee pre-ground?

If you are shopping in any of our cafes, our team can grind any tin or bag for you. For online shopping, we offer a few blends in Universal Ground, which can be used for most brewing methods!

Is your coffee Fair Trade Certified?

Some of our coffees are Certified Organic, others are not, and still others would qualify as organic but haven’t pursued the certification. Regarding Fair Trade, we choose our coffees based on quality, but we only work with importers who have earned a reputation for transparency and ethical business.

Do you serve food?

Our cafés offer a variety of delicious pastries like croissants, muffins, pound cakes, and other sweet treats. We also offer grab-and-go snacks.

How do I delay or cancel my subscription?

You can always delay your next order for as long as you’d like! Whenever you are ready to start receiving coffee again, you can restart your subscription with no problem.

I received my coffee damaged.

Please send an email to hello@compasscoffee.com with a brief description of what happened and photos of the items. Someone from our e-commerce team will then reach out!

Will the capsules work in my machine?

Compatible with your Nespresso® machine, designed for use in machines which use ‘original’ capsules, excluding professional and ‘built in’ models. Not compatible with Nespresso Vertuoline/Vertuo, Nescafé Dolce Gusto and Tassimo machines.

Compass Coffee tins laid out on blue paper: Breakfast, Cardinal, Waypoint, Shaw, Embassy and Horizon

Real Good Coffee™. Made in D.C.

Pick a bearing on the roast compass and we will take it from there.

Shop the 12oz tins