Kickapoo Coffee
Kickapoo Coffee’s mission is to unite artisan-quality roasting and social justice. That’s why they build direct Fair Trade partnerships with farmer cooperatives committed to quality and sustainability. Each coffee is then roasted to convey clarity, sweetness and complexity.
In searching for the perfect roast, Kickapoo teams up with small-scale farmers who share their vision for quality. As these partnerships deepen over time, the farmer-partners earn additional income while Kickapoo coffees get sweeter and more delicious.
We are a family-scale enterprise named for the scenic Kickapoo River in the Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin, where we’re located. Our shared values form Kickapoo’s foundation: connection to the land, consideration for our local and global community, and commitment to our families and those of our trading partners.
AWARDS
The Roast Magazine 2010 Micro Roaster of the Year!
AROMA (on Organic Guatemala Ri...)
bschulteis | bschulteis | Mon, 03/07/2011This smelt like good coffee, smooth, and earthy.
EARTHY (on Organic Ethiopian Si...)
bschulteis | bschulteis | Mon, 03/07/2011This coffee was nice, very earthy.
GUATEMALA RIO AZUL COFFEE (on Organic Guatemala Ri...)
wihalpin | wihalpin | Thu, 02/10/2011A real treat to find such good coffee. Keep up the good work!
WE LOVED THIS COFFEE TOO (on Mexican Chiapas Orga...)
Scott Lush | Scott Lush | Fri, 01/07/2011Mexican Chiapas is out of stock with many roasters because of unrest in the Chiapas region. Scott ROASTe
CHIAPAS REVIEW (on Mexican Chiapas Orga...)
mshualy | mshualy | Thu, 01/06/2011This bean is no longer stocked by RoastE
KICKAPOO ORGANIC FRENCH ROAST COFFE... (on Kickapoo Organic Fre...)
Milganite | Milganite | Tue, 12/28/2010Very smooth French Roast. The aroma is amazing and has me looking forward to that first cup. Will add to my list of coffees to purchase!
TASTY (on Kickapoo Organic Esp...)
valifrank | valifrank | Tue, 09/28/2010This is tasty espresso, but nothing that knocked my socks off.
LOVE KICKAPOO COFFEE AND (on Mexican Chiapas Orga...)
mjferry917 | mjferry917 | Thu, 09/23/2010Love Kickapoo Coffee and this one was great.
FABULOUS.... (on Kickapoo Organic Dri...)
Theburton | Theburton | Wed, 07/21/2010Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning in bed. In fact thats how I enjoyed it this weekend. The Driftless Morning, is a great excuse to spend a day lazing about the house and puts you in the same frame of mind.
ORGANIC SIDAMO (on Organic Ethiopian Si...)
Nuance Coffee and Tea | Nuance Coffee and Tea | Sun, 06/06/2010A very clean coffee with good citrus notes. A must try for any coffee lover.
SO FAR MY FAVORITE (on Organic Ethiopian Si...)
sat1171 | sat1171 | Wed, 05/12/2010i know it's not fair to compare this to what i was drinking, but it blows the doors off of it.
QUALITY BEAN (on Organic Guatemala Ri...)
sat1171 | sat1171 | Wed, 05/12/2010it was my first order from roaste.com and this is some good stuff. deep and complex which is worlds better than the stuff i had been drinking before.
SUPERB CUP - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (on Organic Guatemala Ri...)
awest27 | awest27 | Sat, 05/08/2010The light, clean body is enhanced by the subtle flavor of chocolate.
DIVINO ,SUAVE SABOR (on Organic Kenya AA Fai...)
josesueyras | josesueyras | Wed, 04/21/2010divino ,suave sabor delicioso para el desayuno y la noche romantica ,observando la luna ,con tu pareja sexi y sensual
ORGANIC ETHIOPIAN SIDAMO KILENSO MO... (on Organic Ethiopian Si...)
dcslider | dcslider | Fri, 04/16/2010Great coffee. And it comes in an old fashioned coffee can.
REALLY GREAT COFFEE (on Organic Guatemala Ri...)
Jamie | Jamie | Fri, 04/16/2010From the instant I pulled off the seal from the can I was greeted with an intense aroma that literally infused into my nose for a few minutes. From there I knew this was something special and amazing all together. The aroma really shocked me as I was expecting more of a mellow coffee than what I was greeted with. The aroma is sweet, and fruity, with hints of spice. It has a bright and bold smell, but not a dark bold smell. It’s more of an in your face bright aroma that really hits you. The taste is just as amazing. I get a spice that I noticed in the aroma, which dissipates rather quickly. There is a slight fruitiness to it, with a hint of brightness like lemon. I really liked this coffee. It was one of my favorites from Kickapoo.
VERY INTERESTING COFFEE (on Organic Colombia Fon...)
Jamie | Jamie | Fri, 04/16/2010Right from opening the can and peeling of the seal I was hit with a rush of aroma. There’s a definite nutty aroma coming at me with a pungent aroma that I noticed in my cup as well. It’s nothing unpleasant at all its just like a hit of tartness like cherry. At first sip I get an immediate rush of flavor. It has a nuttiness to it like in the aroma and a flowery characteristic. I noticed a bit of bitterness on the back of my tongue, but it’s overall a sweeter coffee with a hint of chocolate. Overall It was not a bad coffee.
CLEAN AND SIMPLE (on Organic Colombia Fon...)
Shawn Steiman | Shawn Steiman | Tue, 02/23/2010I brewed this coffee a number of different ways, though I never cupped it. As expected, it is high quality coffee (free of defects, some complexity, well roasted). This coffee was not exceptional, though. The acidity was med-high and it was the predominant experience of the cup. This isn't a bad thing but, for me, it limited the experience, hence my 4/5 bean rating. The acidity did stir a memory of a fruit. I am guessing a stone fruit but since it was such a light, ephemeral experience, I can't be certain. Moreover, there was no consensus amongst the friends I shared with this. Overall, I enjoyed the coffee and would purchase it again. The price was fair relative to the quality.
RIO AZUL COFFEE (on Organic Guatemala Ri...)
cweniger | cweniger | Sun, 02/21/2010Excellant taste and aroma. Rich full flavor. I like it a lot