The Best Part of Waking Up: My New Coffee Obsession
Meet Sightglass—woman-owned, ethically sourced, and insanely delicious. Your morning routine just got an upgrade.
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Morning coffee is an extremely important part of my every day routine. I know the current rage on TikTok and podcast land is to have a full glass of water upon waking, and maybe even go 90 minutes without coffee. I tried that once. It was awful. As soon as the heat alarm goes off on my amazing Eight Sleep Bed Cover and my eyes pop open, I start thinking about how quickly I can pull on my favorite sweatpants and run downstairs for my first cup of good morning coffee. Though I’ve been tweaking the mg of caffeine I have and when I stop consuming coffee to optimize my sleep, I don’t think I will ever give up completely (I did this during both my pregnancies and just … no). Enter an amazing new client, Sightglass Coffee.
Let’s start with what makes them a really amazing coffee company. Sightglass:
practices small production methods that allow them to scrutinize and perfect their processes
sources in freshly harvested lots through direct relationships with producers and cooperatives committed to quality and sustainable business practices, traveling to origin throughout the year, exploring new coffee sources, checking in with cherished producers, and offering premiums for quality
Was recently named one of the top 15 coffee roasters in America by Chowhound
With a laser focus on transparency, Sightglass prides itself on celebrating the entire journey of a cup of coffee, including how the beans were grown, who handled it along the way and how it was processed. The cult favorite San Francisco roaster features a window through which anyone can observe the roasting process live.
On top of all that, this company is WOMAN LED AND OWNED (as you might have seen in our recent roundup of female brands to shop!). Under CEO Sharon Healy’s leadership, the company transitioned to a women-owned business, with half of its leadership positions now held by women.
I’ve been lucky enough to try three different products from Sightglass so far. We’ve made the blends we’ve tried in a Chemex, Aeropress and French Press - each method really allowed the nuanced flavors to shine through, but the company offers their products to be shipped in a variety of ways depending on how you will prepare the coffee - just select from a variety of options as you add the product to your basket, from Whole Bean to Percolator/Cold Brew! Easy and customizable.
The Spring Equinox Blend (Buy on the brand’s site for $23):
A medium dark roast with tasting notes of Orange Blossom, Tamarind, Strawberry, Spring Equinox is perfect for this time of year as we shift from winter into spring, enjoying almost equal amounts of daylight and darkness each day. This blend comes from a 50/50 composition of coffees from Kenya and Guatemala with just enough of a fruity taste to remind you that warmer weather and longer days are ahead.
Dan and I both absolutely love this one. It’s smooth, totally drinkable and smells delicious. It fills the whole house with rich aroma that is heavenly to wake up to. It’s not overly bitter (we are both black coffee drinkers, FWIW) but it’s plenty bold and striking. As you can see from the photo, we used our Chemex for this one, a choice I highly recommend. There is a natural background sweetness that lingers while sipping this brew, making it easy to consume my self-inflicted 200mg worth well before my timer goes off to stop drinking coffee at 10am. Absolutely recommend trying this one before it’s gone for summer!
Owl’s Howl (Buy it on the brand’s site for $20.50)
Another Medium Dark Roast, this one has tasting notes of Cacao Nib, Stone Fruit, Candied Orange Peel. It’s one of Sightglass’ all-time best selling flagship products, but they rotate the components of the blend throughout the year to provide optimal freshness.
Because this is an espresso blend, it’s a bit more intense than the Spring Equinox, but not overly so. It’s still a very smooth drinking experience with no acidity and perfect balance. You can absolutely taste the notes of dark chocolate in the background and this is a wonderful blend to try in a Cortado recipe or even a latte (bonus: use one of my other clients, PKN to make a pecan milk latte!).
In scouring the reviews of this product, I found this gem and wanted to share in case any of the readers of this blog are diehard coffee fans (with more discerning taste than mine) and wondering if they would like this product.
Owl’s Howl is our favorite espresso!
My husband and I are both coffee aficionados, and Sightglass’ Owl’s Head has this past year usurped The Barn, Tandem and La Mill as our preferred espresso. Rich, nutty, chocolatey, and smooth, it sits beautifully as a double espresso, or a flat white!
Can’t get too much more of a “rave” review than that!
Last, but not least, we tried:
Blueboon (Buy it on the brand’s site for $20.50)
Yet another Medium Dark Roast, Blueboon boasts flavors like Milk Chocolate, Mandarin, Honeysuckle. Just like Owl’s Howl, Sightglass switches the components up seasonally so that the coffees are optimally fresh and there is a perfect balance of body, acidity and sweetness.
Sightglass calls this the “go-to Saturday morning cup of coffee” and I must say that I agree. With small lots sourced from Colombia and Ethiopia, it provides a slight sweetness with a vanilla finish that is hard to stop sipping. It has an “everyday quality” while still maintaining its specialty status. If I had to pick one to drink every day of the week, I would absolutely choose this one.
Once you try Sightglass and get hooked (or if you think it would make a great gift for someone, which I personally think it would!), they have an amazing subscription program that is VERY customizable, with all different price points and frequencies that range from every week to every 4 weeks.
Buy the Sightglass Subscription on the brand’s site, starting at $17
You can pick from four different kinds of subscriptions, including:
Blends—You pick your favorite blend and get it on your schedule
Seasonal Variety—A weekly rotation of our Single Origins with new beans added monthly
Blend Shuffle—A weekly rotation of their Blends
Prepaid subscriptions—A set number of shipments, ideal for gifting
This is a great way to get to know Sightglass’ wide array of offerings. When you subscribe, you choose from organic single origins, signature blends, and espresso offerings
Single Origin Selections
Seasonal Variety Subscription – A rotating lineup of thoughtfully curated, single-origin favorites.
Signature Espresso & Blends
Organic, Owl’s Howl Espresso – A flagship espresso blend with a honey-like body & balanced sweetness.
Organic, Crown Point – A rich and layered experience with raspberry, chocolate & butterscotch.
Organic, Blueboon – A versatile blend celebrating milk chocolate, citrus & stone fruit flavors.
Banner Dark – The deepest roast, featuring dark chocolate, brown sugar & maple.
Blend Shuffle Subscription – A monthly adventure through our best blends, curated just for you.
Decaf Option
Hunky Dory Decaf Subscription – Organic, caffeine-extracted coffee with uncompromised flavor & body.
Other Benefits for subscribers include:
Up to 15% off every order
Total flexibility—pause, skip, or cancel anytime, no strings attached.
Subscribers get first dibs—early access to limited releases and special offers.
Send the gift of great coffee—easily share a subscription with a friend.
Surprise & Delight—starting next month, subscribers will receive surprise & delight gifts with some of their orders (samples of new coffees, accessories, etc.)
The subscription is a wonderful gift option, particularly when you are buying for someone who doesn’t like to own “stuff” or tends to buy things for themselves whenever they need or want them! The company even offers a quiz you can take (for yourself or on behalf of someone else) to get recommendations about where to start or blends you might enjoy.
Sightglass is the perfect brand for coffee fanatics (I would know, I live with one!), but it’s also truly amazing for those of us who just enjoy a really tasty, high-quality cup of coffee. I don’t know all the nuances behind coffee bean oils and the different brewing processes and all the true coffee knowledge. But I can tell you that I’ve talked to a lot of people who DO know those things and they all speak very highly of this brand, which makes me feel great in recommending it to anyone who partakes in a regular java ritual. Personally, I cannot wait to try more of their products for myself!
Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just someone who loves a good morning cup, Sightglass offers something special for every type of drinker. Their commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and small-batch roasting ensures each cup is packed with rich, complex flavors. Plus, with options ranging from whole bean to ground for your preferred brewing method, it’s never been easier to enjoy café-quality coffee at home. If you’re looking to upgrade your daily coffee ritual or find the perfect gift for a fellow caffeine lover, Sightglass is absolutely worth a try!