about
our menu
we carry a rotating selection of seasonal coffees, in a variety of roast levels.
our light roasts are tea-like and light in body. they are vibrant, bright, fruity, juicy, and sweet.
our medium roasts are rich and roasty, and chocolatey, with little to no char. chocolate and nut overtones give way to subtle underpinnings of fruit balance. if you add cream, make sure to grind fine.
our dark roasts are robust and charry, with incredible richness and body. earthy, deep, and strong, these roasts are intended to be mixed with cream or milk. if you take it black, try increasing your water-to-coffee ratio.
our in-house espresso blend is excellent as an espresso or a filter coffee. this is our only coffee that includes Java Robusta, a different species of coffee with incredible deep flavors and double the caffeine!
our service
we are a deliver-only online roasting shop located in Albuquerque, NM. we ship orders daily throughout the US, and provide free local doorstep delivery.
local delivery provided 5 days a week. if you live in Albuquerque, order before noon Monday thu Friday and receive your order same-day.
Santa Fe and Rio Rancho Deliveries every Thursday. all other NM residents receive free shipping with any purchase over $20.
out-of-state shipping: purchase more than $40 and get free shipping.
subscribers save an average 20%, and have total control over the frequency and schedule of their orders. cancel anytime.
100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!
if you have any questions or comments about our coffee or coffee in general, i'd love to chat! email me at will@subterracoffee.com. -Will, owner and roaster, subterracoffee.com.
our source
our green coffee importers are Sweet Marias/Coffeeshrub, and Cafe Imports. they have the utmost standards for quality and employ extremely responsible practices. not only do they select consistently rare and premium coffees, but they meet or exceed organic and fair trade standards with their farming and export relationships.
here is a list of organizations that they support and work with:
USDA Organic Certification, Fair Trade, Specialty Coffee Association, Food 4 Farmers, World Coffee Research, Grounds For Health, Girls Gotta Run, The Stumping Project
Sweet Marias Fair Trade Policy
Sweet Maria's Farm Gate Program
about us
everyone deserves an amazing cup of coffee (yes, even decaf drinkers) - hence, subterra was born.
a little backstory…
my name is will, and i've always enjoyed making things, cooking things, and avidly pursuing the best version of something. in this new era of craft coffee, i've tried so many different roasters, but there was always something left on the table. i took this as a sign to do it myself.
in 2019, after 2 years of home roasting ½ lb batches for personal use, i took the plunge and got a new Probat roaster. it does 6.5lb batches and is designed to offer the best versatility to roasters that prioritize quality. our little operation turned into a full-fledged roasting company in my hometown of albuquerque, new mexico. our priority will always be to bring you the best possible sourced coffees, roasted at a world-class level.
here’s the thing, we’re not here to tell you what to drink - we just provide it.
i saw a big gap in the new craft roasters: no darks! and not really any mediums to speak of, with decaf obviously not done thoughtfully either. here at subterra, we offer distinctly different roasting styles including light, medium, dark, decaf, and more.
whether you like your coffee light, medium, dark, or decaf - we promise you’ll love your next cup. each roast is dialed in to get the most from every bean. many of our customers start with what they know they’ll like, and eventually hop around trying everything we have to offer!
our, some would call crazy, promise
we back every coffee purchase with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
imagine if everything had a 100% satisfaction guarantee. if that were the case, you wouldn’t be holding off this trip to the DMV.
if you don’t enjoy your coffee, we’ll send you something you do like! (or happily issue a full refund) we mean it! don’t be afraid to try something new, otherwise, you’ll miss out on half the fun!
every batch is personally tested for quality and perfect freshness. delivered right to your door.
fresh is an understatement. due to the small-batch nature of our roastery, we keep a steady small supply of roasts, and let them properly off-gas before going to you. our coffees keep exceptionally well, typically requiring 1-2 weeks of off-gassing before they begin to peak in freshness and flavor. this is a very detailed and important part of our quality control, we deliver the coffee to you right when it's beginning to peak in flavor. after this point, the coffee stays totally fresh for a month or more.
this guarantees you are drinking the best coffee possible. also why you see air vents on coffee bags. by the time your coffee reaches your doorstep, it’s ready to brew. it’s actually so fresh, that it holds its amazing flavor even longer than you’re normally used to (over a month in an airtight container).
stop waiting, and grab some truly delicious coffee today.
p.s. if you live in albuquerque, we’ll deliver the next-business-day for free!