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Subscribers always ship free★
One-time orders ship free over $55★
Subscribe & save 10%★
Roasted in Lancaster, PA★
5-time Good Food Award winning roastery
2026 Global Coffee AwardsBronze · Espresso BlendFinalist · Flat White BlendSee all nine coffees recognized in 2026
From the judges’ notes
The judges enjoyed the vibrant cherry and chocolate combination and pleasant lingering aftertaste. A vibrant and well composed espresso.
Global Coffee Awards 2026 judges' notes, as summarized by Square One Coffee Roasters
Thaddeus
Sweet, balanced, and welcoming. Delicious as espresso and drip coffee.
Tastes like:PlumCocoaBrown Sugar
Never flavored. No oils, no flavor chemicals. Just what our Q Grader tastes at the cupping table.
Smooth, never bitter
Roast date printed on the bag
Espresso or drip, your call
About $1 a cup at home
From a 5-time Good Food Award winning roastery · verify at goodfoodfdn.org
Every coffee approved by Jess, licensed Q Grader.
Is the subscription a trap?
No. Skip, pause or cancel anytime, no fees, and we send a reminder email before every charge so nothing sneaks up on you. It's 10% off and free shipping for letting us plan our roasting, that's the whole deal.
What it tastes like
Plum, Cocoa, Brown Sugar. No burnt edge, no sour surprise. Cream and sugar welcome, no judgment.
Roast + sourcing
We buy direct from people we know, at prices we're proud of. Jess, a licensed Q Grader who chaired national coffee competitions, tastes and approves every component in this blend. Five Good Food Awards say the system works.
Brew it however you like
Thaddeus is built to be forgiving. Drip machine, pour over, french press, espresso, it lands smooth in all of them. Pick your grind above and we'll grind it for your setup, or go whole bean and grind at home.
Shipping + freshness
We roast five days a week and ship your bag right after it's roasted, with the roast date printed on it. Coffee is best between days 3 and 14. Subscribers always ship free, and one-time orders ship free over $55.
The full story
Thaddeus
Sweet, balanced and welcoming, our signature espresso blend is delicious as both espresso and drip coffee.
Thaddeus is our signature espresso blend, crafted to be balanced, welcoming, and endlessly drinkable. Composed of washed Central and South American coffees, it's also versatile and easy to work with day after day.
The balanced flavor profile makes it perfect for espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, where it pairs beautifully with milk while maintaining its sweet, chocolatey character. For those who prefer drip coffee with milder acidity, Thaddeus has your back—it makes an excellent pour-over or drip coffee.
Our suggested espresso brewing parameters are 17-19 grams of coffee, 35-42 grams of espresso produced in an extraction time of 28-33 seconds. These parameters produce balanced shots with sweet, chocolatey notes and pleasant fruit character. The blend's versatility means you can dial it in for your specific espresso setup or adjust your brew method for drip coffee without sacrificing quality or flavor.
Named after Thaddeus Stevens, the legendary Pennsylvania congressman and fierce advocate for civil rights, this coffee embodies the spirit of inclusivity and conviction. It’s a blend built for everyone: Perfect for home baristas, espresso enthusiasts, or coffee lovers seeking a reliable all-purpose coffee blend that works across multiple brewing methods. Thaddeus Espresso represents our commitment to quality, accessibility, and honoring those who fought for equality and justice.
The spec sheet
Origin
Blends · Central and South America
Process
Washed
Notes
Plum · Cocoa · Brown Sugar
The name, not just a claim
Proof you can check.
We buy direct from people we know. Carolina's family grows our Colombia Mina Rica in Antioquia and delivers it to the roastery themselves. Every bag we ship has the roast date printed on it, so you never have to guess how old your coffee is.
Judged, not self-declared. Five Good Food Awards.
The palate behind the lineup
Every coffee here was approved by Jess. Licensed Q Grader. Past chair, SCA U.S. Competitions Committee.
Seen on your feed
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Us versus them
Not overhyped. Not overpriced.
Price per cup
Freshness
Awards
Who gets paid
SQ1Price per cupAbout $1 at home
FreshnessRoast date printed on every bag
Awards5-time Good Food Award winner, judged
Who gets paidThe farmer and the barista
The chains + grocery aisle
Price per cup$6 to $7 at the counter
FreshnessRoasted last quarter
AwardsMarketing badges
Who gets paidA private jet
| Their week | Your week | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 cups | ~$35 | ~$6.00 subscribed |
The frame: about 5 cups a week. Their side is $7 counter drinks. Ours is $1.20 a cup, from the 12oz bag subscribed at $21.60, about 18 cups.
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Fair questions.
Is it actually better, or just marketed better?
Judged, not self-declared. Square One has won five Good Food Awards, and every coffee is approved by a licensed Q Grader. If Thaddeus isn't the smoothest cup you've had all year, tell us and we make it right.
I don't have fancy gear. Will it still be good?
Yes. Thaddeus is built to be forgiving. A basic drip machine and the "Medium" grind option will get you a genuinely great cup. No scale, no gooseneck kettle, no homework.
When does it ship?
We roast five days a week and your bag is roasted to order, then shipped right after with the roast date printed on it. Subscribers always ship free. One-time orders ship free over $55.
What if I hate it?
Tell us. Enjoy it or we make it right, that's the promise. We'll replace it with something closer to your taste or sort out a refund. No interrogation.
One bag. About a dollar a cup.
Roasted to order in Lancaster, roast date on the bag. Enjoy it or we make it right.