Seattle's Best Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler based in Seattle, Washington, USA. It became part of Starbucks Corporation on July 14, 2003. Its international division is owned by FOCUS Brands, Inc.
Founded by Jim Stewart in 1968 as the "Wet Whisker", an ice cream and coffee shop in Coupeville, Washington, Seattle's Best Coffee was known as Stewart Brothers Coffee from 1969 to 1991, when it took its present name.
Seattle's Best Coffee was joined with Torrefazione Italia Coffee to form Seattle Coffee Holdings (SCH). SCH built a single roasterie for both brands in 1995 on Vashon Island, Washington. In 1998 AFC Enterprises purchased Seattle Coffee Holdings and changed its name to Seattle Coffee Company (SCC). During AFC Enterprises ownership SCC's Roasterie received many upgrades and created Seattle's Best Coffee's organic coffee line.
Stores in the United Kingdom were bought and rebranded as Starbucks in 1998.
AFC Enterprises (owners of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, Church's Chicken, and Cinnabon) fell on hard times in an accounting scandal in 2002. Its accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, had been hiding losses and an investigation resulted in the de-listing of AFC Enterprises stock. AFC Enterprises was forced to sell the SCC portion of its business to Starbucks in 2003. Starbucks subsequently closed the Vashon Island facility and moved production to their Kent, Washington roasterie.
Seattle's Best Coffee has retail stores and grocery sub-stores in 20 states and provinces, the District of Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and British Columbia, Canada. It has recently been learned that the 5 stores in British Columbia have been acquired by Blenz Coffee, a competitor to Starbucks in British Columbia.
The Borders bookstore chain signed a contract with Seattle's Best Coffee in 2004 to convert Borders' in-store cafes to Seattle's Best cafes. As of 2006, approximately two-thirds of Borders' domestic superstores have completed the Seattle's Best conversion. Seattle's Best parent company Starbucks Corporation has contracted with Borders' competitor Barnes & Noble to operate cafes in B&N superstores under the Starbucks brand. Starbucks also owns and operates locations within Chapters and Indigo Books and Music Bookstores in Canada.
If you prefer coffee that is smooth and mild – yet flavorful and intriguing – we invite you to try the legendary smoothness of Seattle’s Best Coffee. Every delicious cup of Seattle’s Best Coffee is the product of our 35 years of selecting, blending and roasting beans for our coffeehouses across the Pacific Northwest.
Now, our celebrated coffees are available at a grocery store near you. Choose from our many traditional coffeehouse blends, flavored coffees and organic varieties.
Traditional Coffeehouse Blends
Seattle’s Best Blend ®
Available ground and whole bean
Full bodied with a hint of citrus and rich, cocoa-like flavor.
Seattle’s Best Blend Decaf ®
Available ground and whole bean
Full bodied with a hint of citrus and rich, cocoa-like flavor.
Breakfast Blend
Ground only
Features a hint of dark chocolate and incredible smooth finish.
Henry’s Blend ®
Available ground and whole bean
Offers nutty nuances and a delicious hint of cocoa.
French Roast
Available ground and whole bean
Our darkest roast – complex and hearty.
Colombian
Available ground and whole bean
Well balanced coffee that still has bold taste and smooth flavors.
6th Avenue Bistro® Blend
Ground only
Smooth, full-bodied flavor with a rich texture and clean, silky finish.
Post Alley Blend®
Ground only
Intense and lively with a delightful chocolate finish and mellow flavor.
Flavored Coffees
All available in ground only
Very Vanilla Javanilla™
Perfect pairing of smooth, bold coffee and rich, exotic vanilla.
Very Vanilla Javanilla™ Decaf
Perfect pairing of smooth, bold coffee and rich, exotic vanilla.
Hazelnut Cream
Delicious creamy sip, infused with shades of hazelnut cream.
Crème Brulee
Rich and distinctive with a caramel sweetness.
Cinnabon™
Rich and buttery blend, with the flavor of spicy cinnamon.
Chocolate Toffee
Full-bodied coffee blended with chocolate and buttery toffee.
Organic Coffees
French Roast
Available ground and whole bean
Rich, dark roast for those who prefer bold flavor.
Breakfast Blend
Ground only
Powerful flavor, full finish and hearty aroma.
Twilight® Decaf
Ground only
Intense flavor and hearty aroma without the caffeine.
House Blend
Ground only
Well rounded, full bodied, complex and hearty.
Sumatra Whole Bean
Whole bean only
Light to medium roast with mild flavor and deep, lingering finish.
Making Seattle’s Best Coffee® At Home
Follow These Tips To Enjoy The Legendary Smoothness Of Seattle’s Best Coffee®.
Water
Always use fresh water. Tap water that tastes good is fine for brewing coffee. Bottled or filtered water is preferred.
Grind
Make sure your coffee beans are ground specifically for your chosen brewing method. You’ll also find grind recommendations on our packages.
Proportion
When brewing Seattle’s best Coffee, use one tablespoon for every six ounces of water.
Temperature
The ideal water temperature for all brewing methods (except espresso) is 195° - 205° F which you can achieve by bringing water to a boil, then letting it cool for a few seconds.
Storage
Keep unused coffee in airtight, opaque containers in a cool, dark place between 50° and 70° F.
Seattle's Best Coffee cafes can be found throughout the United States and in Canada. Stop by and enjoy one of our specialty drinks!
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