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For people who know what light roast actually means

"Most light roast coffees are just roasted a shade below medium because the roaster got nervous. Daybreak is actually light -- you can taste the terroir, the origin character, the process. Ethiopia Sidama at altitude produces something distinct, and this roast doesn't cover it up.…"

Neil P. Β· Boston, MA
Jun 2026
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My husband is 75th Rangers. I bought this for me.

"I know this brand markets to veterans and it should. My husband loves Zero Dark. But I don't drink dark roast. Daybreak is legitimately excellent light roast -- I've been getting it from a high-end local roaster for $24 and Daybreak is better and cheaper. The bergamot thing sound…"

Claire S. Β· Savannah, GA
Jun 2026
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My 5am run cup

"I run seven miles every morning before my kids are up. I drink Daybreak before and after. It's clean, it's light on the stomach, and it actually wakes me up without the hard crash. The floral thing is real and I appreciate that it's not aggressive about it. Pours beautifully in a…"

Lisa T. Β· Minneapolis, MN
May 2026
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Ethiopian light roast done properly

"I work in tech now but I was a 68W for six years. I got into specialty coffee during my last deployment -- it was something to care about. Daybreak is a well-sourced Ethiopian Sidama, washed process, roasted light enough to taste the origin. Bergamot is real. Floral is real. The …"

James O. Β· Seattle, WA
May 2026
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