I first discovered Texas Coffee Traders at the Hope Farmers Market and my husband would always get a coffee and beans. I would taste and get whatever non-coffee drink they had and it was delicious. Then about a year ago we found out at the Farmers Market that they have a brick and mortar location just around the corner. Wow! We eventually made our way and boy oh boy talk about choices! They have so many nice specialty beans - literally a whole wall full. My husband was in his coffee heaven. One of his go to favorites is the Starling. If you have or you are looking for an espresso machine or any kind of coffee making device they pretty much have you covered here too. They even do repairs on machines I was told. The staff here is super knowledgeable about all things coffee as you might expect. They have a cute little patio and serve up some baked goods that you can enjoy with your drink. Texas Coffee Trader truly is one of kind and you can catch them every Sunday at Hope Farmers Market or you can go to their brick and mortar location with their extended hours if that is more convenient. read more

My Best cup of Americano was found here at Texas Coffee Trader for their Costa Rica beans were roasted and brewed just right have a nutty aroma that counterbalance the piquant acidity that ends with sweetness. Unfortunately I bought two cups and each was brewed by a different barista-one was just perfect as described and the other one was way too strong or somehow the water temperature was too hot. Personal taste preference aside, a good cup of coffee is so different from one person to another; hence I shall stick to my favorite barista next time and so should you. Coffee with cream here taste different from anywhere else due to the use of non/homogenized half&half. This is a serious coffee roaster offering coffee beans from around the world. The wall of coffee beans could overwhelm even the more educated coffee nerds, but the staff were extremely knowledgeable and patience in GIVING recommendations. Other than beans they offer anything and everything to do with brewing and drinking coffee. This is like a candy store for aspiring coffee baristas. What I appreciated a lot is the use of double-walled paper cups that keeps the coffee hot while not hurting the hand - no need to use sleeves! These cups are matched with 25% post consumer plastic lids . Details like this make a difference to my coffee experience. Next time I won't bother with other coffee house when in Austin. Just head straight to Texas Coffee Traders. But I will tell them exactly how I like my Americano and leave nothing to chance. read more

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We're staying in Austin for a month just to have a break from staring at the same 4 walls back home in Chicago. We brought along our trusty French press, grinder, and a bag of Love Supreme whole beans from Dark Matter, our go-to shop in Chicago. Imagine my horror when I woke one morning to find us out of those beans and having to resort to the pre-ground stuff the Airbnb folks left for us as a welcome gift. Yelp to the rescue by helping me quickly find this shop! Texas Coffee Traders' breakfast blend is just perfect and we found it as good as the one from Dark Matter. It has some acidity, but it's very smooth. There's no bitterness whatsoever. The aroma that greets you as you open the bag can only be described as heavenly. I bought whole beans online at 7:30 am and my order was ready by 8am. The pick up process was easy-peasy. We are so happy with their beans that we are going to work them into regular rotation with our Dark Matter beans when we go back to Chicago. It was that good that I'm willing to pay the shipping to get them. The only minor quibble I have is that their website was a bit of a PIA. I was considering some single origin beans too, and the website didn't have flavor profile or roast info in the bulk buy area. I finally found it under a section for ordering individual cups of coffee. I gave up on that purchase because I kept having to flip between two different pages on my phone. Additionally, they don't use Apple Pay. To reiterate, these are minor grumblings for phone purchasing that have nothing to do with the quality of their beans. read more

Texas Coffee Traders is a place you go to planning on getting some good coffee and then they sweet-talk you with their southern hospitality into staying and browsing around while trying their free sample coffees. Next thing you know, you've left after having bought that drink you were planning on, in addition to a stoneware mug, some coffee beans, and an assortment of teas. That pretty much sums up the entire experience. If you love coffee, come here and you won't be disappointed. Their sample coffees change regularly and they always have one coffee that they make in various different ways so you can compare the different brewing methods as well. Their vast selection of teas caught me off guard as well and I spent half my time there smelling the different options before making my mind up one which ones I wanted to buy. Somehow, they almost treat you a little too well to the point of where you feel a little guilty for trying and sampling all their coffees that you feel like you can't leave without buying anything. read more

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I promise I'm not being paid to write this review. Best coffee in Austin, no questions asked. Their coffee has that full-body flavor that I love, and to add to that, it's priced well. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. My only feedback is that I wish they were open earlier! read more

They are a roaster company. Very friendly people . Macchiato and Cappuccino are only $3 each . Not much of a coffee shops but there are some outdoor chairs and tables you can sit outside read more

I love their apple crumble tea. It tastes like Christmas to me. Great product and price per ounce.

Texas Coffee Traders has been fantastic during the pandemic. They make it so easy to order online and swing by and pick up at the window. I don't know what we would've done without Café Montverde to get us through this last year and a half. Thanks so much TCT! read more

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Texas Coffee Traders is fantastic! It's like wine-tasting for Coffee. Is there such thing as Coffee sommelier?! Because all the employees would pass the Master Coffee Sommelier exam in my book! TCT has daily samples of their coffee & tea. I didn't try the tea but for their coffee, they brew/prepare the same bean 3 different ways - coffee sock, drip & brew. And the employees help explain what you're tasting. From there, they take you over to the coffee bean wall and explain taste by region. It was sensory overload for my nose! I left with 2 bags 2lb bags (~$15 per pound). In addition to beans, they also sell all kinds of coffee gadgets - chemexes, socks, cups, etc! read more

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Literally the best cold brew I may have ever had. It was so smooth, not acidic at all, and just had the best flavor. Will def make a 2nd visit just for that cold brew again the next time I'm in Austin! My friend tried their Honey Bunny and it was also delicious. They have a lot of fun and interesting syrups and lattes to try. Baristas seemed passionate and very knowledgeable about the beans they have. It was rainy when we went but they have an outdoor seating area that I'm sure would be fantastic on a nice day. They still require masks and social distancing when you're not seated, which I appreciate! read more

Chill little spot good coffee and definitely know what they are doing with all their fancy coffee equipment read more

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I went here for the first time about a month or two ago. I had coffee at my aunt's house over Thanksgiving... It was so good I even drank it black which I normally never do. It was the Peruvian organic roast and I had to go buy some. This is like the mecca of coffee beans and coffee people probably. I was in over my head, seeing as I normally drink Folgers. I was almost annoyingly excited and needed a lot of guidance. The woman who helped me was so knowledgeable and asked me what I liked about my coffee in order to give me better suggestions. I wish I remembered her name, she said she had a background in wine stuff that's all I remember. read more

Most underrated cuppa in east Austin. I love walking my dog behind their building on the hike and bike trail because it just smells soooo good! Support this Austin staple! read more

Came here last weekend to pick up some decaf beans and scope out their operation. They have wonderful people who work here who are informed and extremely helpful. They want to help you find what you're looking for and it's almost as though they are as invested in it as you are. They have all their coffee in these pourable plastic pitchers that you hand to them to get you the quantity that you need. From what I could tell, they were all sold as beans and you can request to have them grind them for you. My one beef is that when I asked them if they have roast dates, they said...well, they roast every day so anything you get is as fresh as possible. When you're making espresso, you really want to know the beans you have are fresh and roasted within the week. This is a fine place to get coffee but I'll still keep scoping out the Austin scene to find other roasters who will readily list roasting dates. read more

Brought our Gaggia coffee maker here to be serviced. We are in the market for a new machine- visited with Shawn about which coffee makers are reliable. Impressed with the variety of coffees and teas, and always THRILLED to see gluten-free pastry options. Our family suffers from food allergies, so we grabbed several gf pastries to try. We tried the Peru blend of the day in Americanos- one iced, one hot- enjoyed thoroughly! Looking forward to coming back our next visit to Austin- and to pick up our Gaggia! read more

"Come for the coffee - stay for the tea!" It's probably not a surprise that they have great coffee. They also have an outstanding selection of teas that they are sourcing directly. They are super fresh - you can buy them in bulk or have a cup. They are SUPER knowledgeable about each of the teas they carry. They always have a couple brewed as iced tea. They also carry a huge selection of barista tools for the pro and home enthusiast. Love these people. read more

Yea it's just great! Whatever will make you happy they will do here haha. I had the cold brew added chai and some cinnamon. Damn good! Shame no inside seating area understandable cause it's a roaster but I'd come here more often and reasonably priced. Deserved 5 stars great staff and coffee. read more

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Hands down the best coffee shop I've been to in Austin and one of my favorites in the country. Excellent roastery that's low-frills and unpretentious, friendly folks that are extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and the coffee itself is outstanding - every variety of bean I've gotten here has been a knockout. Recommend going in with a few flavor profiles you like and your desired brew method, let the staff know, and then let them help you choose a bean from there and get a quick espresso on the way out too. Keep up the good work! read more

This place has a very nice selection of coffee, equipment and accessories. The staff is very helpful. They also have samples to try. You can get an espresso or cup of coffee from their coffee bar. read more

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OK, I'm addicted to these guys. I moved a block or two away a week ago and have been to Texas Coffee Traders probably 4 or 5 times already. They have a selection of up to 6 different kind of brewed coffee, and it differs daily. Any size coffee is $2, tax included, and if you bring your own mug it's only $1.50. That's a crazy low price for the high quality coffee they're putting out. They also have small coffee cups to try the different coffees before committing to one. It's just a perfect setup, and I have yet to encounter any sort of a wait. I'll be back here 100 times for this $1.50 coffee and will probably start buying coffee beans here as well at some point. read more

One of the best cups of coffee I've ever had, and this is coming from a visiting Seatteite. Love the vibe of the place, the baristas were super friendly, and I paid about half of what I'd pay for a specialty drink in Seattle. I'll be back before we leave town! read more

Incredible coffee! And really great prices too. Wanted to go back the next day but they're closed on Sundays - that's the only downside :)

The sweetest people ever! My husband and I came here on a Saturday morning after I read the reviews on Yelp saying they had freshly roasted coffee beans. The lady that helped us was so kind and knew so much about the coffee beans they had. I have an espresso machine so I was in search of some fresh beans. She was able to pick me out 2 options based on what I told her I liked and didn't like. They do require a mask to go inside so don't forget to take one, luckily she had a spare for my husband. This place sells loose leaf tea, coffee beans, as well as drinks such as a latte, cappuccino, etc. They have a parking lot as well as an outdoor seating area with shade umbrellas. Overall, I love this place and I had such a great experience that I definitely will be back when I need more beans. read more

Come here for some Coffee and Coffee gyan( *knowledge)!! We were greeted with coffee tasting to select our coffee for the morning.. They have a large selection of coffee beans and souvenirs as well for purchase and are very sweet to go over any questions you have.. read more

I really wanted to like this place because I love the concept. Lots of coffees from around the world as well as a great selection of gadgets and things for making the perfect cuppa, but all the coffees we tasted just weren't very good. The staff was nice, and the seating outside was cute, but we came for coffee and ended up looking elsewhere. read more

GREAT coffee, decaf iced coffee (YAS), amazing tea selection and the best prices I've seen in this area? FOR SURE will be back! read more

I cannot agree any more than the other reviewers on here. Texas Coffee Traders is simply awesome. A lot of free coffee samples (variety of brews and brands from all over the world) and it felt like coffee heaven to me. My sister visited from Cali and bought two bags, ine for herself and one for me. Finally got the chance to try it and it tasted amazing! No fluff, all substance! In addition to all of that, they have great customer service! read more

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The best place to get that exceptional coffee! Great service and super knowledgeable staff make visits a pleasure. Try a couple of their custom blends or single origin. It all rocks read more

This place is great for coffee lovers, I love that sampling is encouraged and the bean variety. It also wasn't crazy busy like most Austin coffee shops. Not a good place to study but a good outdoor area for chatting. read more

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Ryan, thank you for making this stop educational, fun and freaking awesome with your expertise in Making the best craft coffees on the planet! read more

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Truly unbelievably awesome. Was greeted right at the door by what may have been the owner and he brought me on a tour of the place explaining all of the differences among the beans and methods. It really is a working facility with a tiny coffee bar relative to the rest of the works. Unbelievably good coffee from the bar. read more

This is a hidden gem in Austin!! My parents love the coffee from Blue Dahlia and we used to buy packaged bags from the restaurant until I found out today that the coffee company is actually a few blocks down! Texas Coffee Traders looks really deceiving from the outside, like a factory/warehouse, but the inside is just AMAZING. You're greeted by the most friendly staff that walks you through every area of the shop, starting from coffee recommendations to coffee/tea samples. All flavors are so uniquely gathered and chosen with such freshness of the beans. They offer the 0.5 lb or the full 1.0 lb option of coffee. I chose the Lone Star Blend (they offer decaf as well as organic option too). This blend is the one Blue Dahlia serves! Each type of coffee has a different price, but they're usually around $13+/per lb, depending on the blend. *If you're a new customer, they give you a complimentary drink of your choice from the Cafe Menu!! I got one of their signature pumpkin spice latte. SO SO delicious! I will definitely come back again :) read more

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Texas Coffee Traders has the most flavorful and delicious coffee in Austin. I've gone to most of the popular coffee shops in Austin and this is by far the most consistently delicious. The employees all seem very educated on coffee and seem to love it. Very affordable and quick even at a busy time. The only complaint? They don't open early enough. read more

Dropped by in a search for a random item, and I was blown away by my Americano. (If you are a fan of Cova café coffee, then you.. like me, are going to really enjoy this coffee. If you don't know what that is.. don't fret.. just go and enjoy.) Parking was easy and I totally enjoyed parking myself out front and enjoying a cup of joe with my dog at my feet. Hard to believe this spot is so relaxing with all changes going on around it.. but it was great. So Terrific! read more

Wow, this was a surprise - think Santa's workshop in Austin, just doing tea & coffee instead of toys. Texas Coffee Traders is an East 4th warehouse roasting giant bags of coffee, with a genuine "Keep Austin Weird" retail area in the middle of it. If you like coffee, you're going to love this place. And all the reviews & pics I've seen pretty much cover it: Coffee bean wall, smart & friendly staff, hardware, software (that's what I call filters), and lots of coffee & tea samples. There's real coffeehouse action with barista fare if you want, but I was having more fun with all the samples. Incidentally, I do a particular blend from Anderson's and that's not going to change, but I've been enjoying TCT's Victory blend & look forward to the Starling. The two half-pound bags cost me $15. Good stuff here. And a final anecdote: As I was leaving the patio area after reading their Yelp reviews, I passed in front of two gentlemen sitting & conversing. One turned to me and said, "Hey, we have a fan over here if it's too warm for you. Come join us, we're just chatting." I said, "Are you Mr Beall? You look exactly like your Yelp photos. Your store is wonderful." He did a jolly laugh. I could easily picture him with a beard and red suit. read more

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Every time I go here I walk out feeling like the people there were genuinely happy to see me. And then I think, ya know, there's not that many places with such a truly happy and laid back vibe. Oh, and there's a really great selection of great coffee and coffee related products too! read more

I love TCT! I've had to bring an espresso maker for service once & although the machine eventually gave out due to age & usage, they helped prolong the life of it somewhat. Their service department is great & folks like Carlos (aka "Los") are really knowledgeable in the mechanics of many brands of coffee equipment. I recently brought in my grinder because it was working but wouldn't grind coffee beans anymore. He pointed out the root of the problem & told me exactly what I needed to order from the product's website. He highly suggested that I order the parts myself (it's way cheaper) & put me on a waiting list to bring the grinder in for service, where he will change out the parts for $50. Now that's awesome! Aside from the service part of it, TCT is also a cool place to hang out & get coffee while on the East Side. read more

These East Austin local guys know what they are doing, they have been roasting up beans since 1981. I have been enjoying Texas Coffee Trader beans for awhile now. It seems that at every turn, when I have found myself enjoying a coffee, a common response is that the beans are from Texas Coffee Traders. Thus, I have had on my to do list to visit the mother ship for awhile now. The Traders shop open to the public is located at the site of their warehouse where all the action takes place. They have a full functioning coffee bar, wall of coffee beans, and a nice little shop of coffee related items. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a wall of diverse loose leaf tea combinations that are also made on site. Awesome coffee + tea, what more could you want. I love their cold brew, so I had some to enjoy outside in their little covered seating area, while I worked on their free WiFi connection. Of course it's so good that you want to take some home with you to enjoy later which is easy to do by purchasing one of their coffee growlers, which they filled up with fresh cold brew from the back. This is a low key, unpretentious warehouse coffee experience - go to the source, get some great quality coffee/tea, and see where all the magic happens. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. read more

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Excellent selection. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Free samples. You'd be HARD PRESSED to find a better coffee supplier. They roast and toast it right here. Don't go anywhere else, you'll just wind up bitter. read more

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My obession with TCT starts at the Farmers Market downtown. $1 for the best coffee in town, at my favorite place in town... life is good. Today I went to the actual roasting warehouse / distribution center on east 4th and Jessica gave my partner and I a tour and very informative mini session on coffee beans, roasting, geographical regions, retailers, shelf life, barista techniques, and much more. Little did I know this amazing jewel had so much activity here in Austin. The workers all appeared to love their job, and at the end of the tour we had a cup of coffee made by Jessica and you could taste the passion behind the work put into the production of TCT's coffee beans. Jessica definately knew her coffee biznass, and was an amazing barista. TCT also participates in Fair Trade programs ... if there were 6 stars, they would have all 6!!! Can't wait for my next cup of TCT coffee. read more

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