Once upon a time, simply saying “venti” was enough to make one feel oh-so-informed on coffee. Now, like wine aficionados, java junkies appreciate true complexity—the infinite symphonies of flavor notes, the nuanced impact of a bean’s terroir. This Berkshires-based roaster gets everything very right, from its diverse varieties of farm-direct beans for take-home brewing to its two Boston cafes serving impeccably prepared pour-overs.
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
346 Congress St., Boston • (857) 277-1914
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Barrington Coffee Roasting Company
303 Newbury St., Boston • (857) 250-2780
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- (617) 482-5555
- thinkingcup.com
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- 15 Warren St., Boston
- (617) 445-1000
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2018 Winner: George Howell Coffee
- 505 Washington St., Boston
- (857) 957-0217
- georgehowellcoffee.com
