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Why Choose Light Roast Coffee?
It's not weak, it's the brightest, most flavorful, highest-caffeine coffee you can drink.
Find Your Perfect Light Roast
Not sure which blend is right for you? Here's the quick breakdown to help you choose.
| Blend | Flavor Profile | Origin | Roast Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thieves' Gold Best Seller | Sweet honey, zesty citrus, delicate florals | Central America + Africa | Light Roast | Espresso & Pour-Over |
| Jet Fuel | Nutty, cocoa, citrus pop, molasses, high caffeine | Tanzania + India | Med-Light Roast | Citrus Lovers |
All bags roasted fresh within 48 hours of your order
Our Coffee Compared to Theirs
Grocery Store Commodity vs Specialty Grade Greatness
| Feature | Grocery Store Coffee | 40 Thieves Specialty Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Commodity (60-79 pts) | Specialty (80+ pts) |
| Roast Date | Unknown (months old) | Within 48hrs of order |
| Freshness | Stale, flat flavor | Peak flavor, aromatic |
| Defects | 5-10% defect rate | <3% defect rate |
| Price | $16-20 per bag (for stale coffee???) | $12 (first bag) |
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Fresh, Bold, and Roasted to Order
Great coffee shouldn't be a luxury, it should be your everyday fuel. No stale, mass-produced beans. No sitting on shelves for months. Just premium, small-batch roasted coffee that's crafted to order.
Fresh, Bold, and Roasted to Order
Every bag is roasted within 48 hours of your order. No warehouses. No shelf life. Just peak flavor delivered to your door.
10% Off Subscription Orders
Subscribers enjoy exclusive discounts on every bag, because loyalty should be rewarded. No fine print, just fresh, small-batch roasted coffee at a better price, when you need it.
Specialty Grade. Top 3% Worldwide
We source only specialty-grade beans that score 80+ on professional cupping scales. That means complex, clean flavors in every cup.
Every Bag Feeds a Child.
$1 from every bag sold goes directly to No Kid Hungry. Great coffee that does good.
More About Our MissionWhat Our Crew Says About 40 Thieves
"Absolutely love El Bandido but more than ever this brand continues to make great coffee and they are always on time whenever I make my orders. 40 thieves has changed the game and now that’s all that my wife and I drink when we make our homemade coffee. If you needed a sign to trust this brand, here it is!! Get your coffee from 40 thieves right now!!!"
★★★★★ Omar G ~ Verified
Fresh Coffee, Amazing Service!
"I stumbled upon 40 Thieves as I am trying to source better coffee than the typical coffee the grocery store carries. Not a coffee professional to say the least, but I was intrigued on the claim that they prep your order once it is created and they are not sitting on a self waiting for your order. Boy can you tell a difference!!"
★★★★★ Adam Carroll ~ Verified
"This coffee is a delight, and from the opening of the package, to the smell of it brewing, I was really happy and found this coffe to become one of my favorites"
★★★★★ Jan Sultan ~ Verified
5 Stars!
"I recently tried the Rise & Grind Pods, and I am absolutely thrilled with the experience! The flavor is rich and robust, providing the perfect kickstart to my mornings. The convenience of the pods is unmatched, making it easy to enjoy a high-quality cup of coffee without any hassle. I highly recommend these pods to anyone looking for a convenient and delicious coffee option. Five stars!"
★★★★★ Josh Yagel ~ Verified
"Do you want to wake up to deliciousness?? Then you better drink this Black Gold blend!"
★★★★★ Russ Dilley ~ Verified
Questions About
Light Roast Coffee, Answered
We know you have questions before trying something new. Here's everything you need to know about fresh, roast-to-order light roast coffee.
Light Roast Coffee
You can order fresh light roast coffee right here at 40 Thieves Coffee. Unlike grocery stores where beans sit for weeks or months, we roast your order within 48 hours and ship it fresh to your door. Every bag is custom roasted when you order, not pulled from a warehouse shelf. Learn more about what makes our light roast special.
Our light roast coffee is specialty-grade, meaning it scores 80+ points on professional cupping scales. We roast to preserve the bean's natural origin flavors, bright citrus, delicate florals, and complex fruit notes, rather than masking them with roasted bitterness. We source directly from farmers who use sustainable practices, then roast to order so you taste the difference. Discover why specialty coffee matters.
Yes! Light roast coffee retains 95-100% of the bean's original caffeine, that's 10-15% more than dark roast. Extended roasting actually breaks down caffeine molecules, so light roast delivers the most energy per cup. Our Thieves' Gold delivers 95-105mg of caffeine per 8oz cup. Read our complete roast level comparison.
Quality light roast coffee offers bright citrus, tropical fruits, berries, and delicate floral notes with a clean, crisp finish. Unlike dark roasts that taste primarily "roasty," light roast lets you taste the unique characteristics of each origin, Ethiopian beans might taste like blueberries, while Central American beans offer honey and chocolate notes. Our Thieves' Gold features sweet honey, zesty citrus, and delicate florals.
Light roast has vibrant acidity that creates brightness and complexity, not sourness. Quality light roast like Thieves' Gold delivers clean, citrusy acidity similar to fresh fruit, not the harsh sourness of under-roasted or stale coffee. If you have a sensitive stomach, try cold brewing your light roast, it naturally reduces acidity while preserving flavor.
Light roast excels with pour-over (highlights clarity and complexity), AeroPress (brings out fruity and floral notes), and cold brew (tames acidity while preserving sweetness). Use a medium-fine grind, water temperature of 195-205°F, and a 1:15 to 1:17 coffee-to-water ratio. Light roast also makes excellent espresso with bright, complex character. Read our complete light roast brewing guide.
Absolutely! Light roast creates excellent espresso with bright, complex character and tea-like body. It requires finer grinding and precise extraction timing compared to darker roasts. Our Thieves' Gold is specifically crafted for espresso, it showcases origin characteristics and provides maximum caffeine in concentrated form.
Blonde roast is a type of light roast, typically stopped just at or slightly before the first crack for the brightest, most origin-forward flavor. Our Thieves' Gold is a classic light roast with balanced sweetness, while Nine's Blonde Espresso is even brighter with pronounced citrus notes. Both deliver the vibrant complexity that defines light roast coffee.
Grind size depends on your brewing method: espresso (fine), pour-over (medium-fine), AeroPress (fine to medium), cold brew (coarse). We offer custom grinding for your specific needs. Check our complete grind guide for detailed recommendations.
Yes! We offer light, medium, and dark roasts. Each origin is roasted to highlight its best characteristics. Learn about our medium roast and dark roast options.
Orders
We roast in small batches daily and ship within 48 hours of roasting.
Since all coffee is roasted fresh to order, please allow 3-5 business days for roasting and packaging, plus 2-5 business days for shipping transit. Total delivery time is typically 5-10 business days depending on your location. Southern California receives orders fastest (~2 days transit), while small East Coast cities may take 5+ days transit. View our complete shipping policy.
Every bag is roasted fresh to order - never sitting stale on a shelf! We roast and package within 3-5 business days of receiving your order (slightly longer during holidays). You'll receive tracking information once your order ships. Fresh coffee takes a little extra time, but it's worth the wait!
We use the shipping method best suited for your package size: 1 bag ships via USPS First Class, 2-8 bags ship via USPS Priority Mail, and 9+ bags ship via UPS Ground. All orders include tracking information once shipped.