Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. vs Olympia Coffee
Two Pacific Northwest specialty roasters with very different approaches: Caffe Vita offers 11 coffees averaging $6.44 per 100g with a focus on blends and Indonesian single origins, while Olympia Coffee's 9-coffee lineup averages $15.74 per 100g and leans toward rare microlots and experimental processing. Both have deep roots in the region's coffee culture, but they're playing in different leagues when it comes to price and coffee selection.
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Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.
- Coffees tracked
- 2
- Avg price /100g
- US$4.32/100g
- Price range
- US$3.06/100g – US$5.58/100g
Olympia Coffee
- Coffees tracked
- 20
- Avg price /100g
- US$10.75/100g
- Price range
- US$5.59/100g – US$38.24/100g
Top picks
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.
Caffe Vita is for daily drinkers who want solid, approachable specialty coffee without the sticker shock—especially if you love Sumatran coffees or reliable house blends.
Olympia Coffee
Olympia Coffee is for coffee geeks chasing rare varieties and cutting-edge processing methods, with a willingness to pay premium prices for standout microlots like Gesha naturals and anaerobic Ethiopians.
Verdict
Go with Caffe Vita if you're building a daily coffee habit on a budget—their $3.06-$7.77 range delivers solid specialty without breaking the bank, and that Sumatran focus means rich, earthy profiles. Choose Olympia if you're treat-shopping or want to explore what modern specialty coffee can do at the high end; just know you're paying $15+ per 100g for the privilege of tasting rare Geshas and anaerobic Ethiopians. For most PNW coffee drinkers, Caffe Vita is the weekday workhorse, Olympia is the weekend splurge.
What they share
- Both are established Pacific Northwest roasters with regional credibility and café presence
- Both offer coffees from El Salvador and maintain blend programs alongside single origins
- Both source from classic specialty origins (Ethiopia, Colombia, Central America)
- Both roast for the lighter, more origin-expressive end of the spectrum typical of third-wave PNW roasters
Key differences
- Price gap is massive: Caffe Vita averages $6.44/100g while Olympia averages $15.74/100g—nearly 2.5x more expensive
- Caffe Vita leans heavily on blends (110 mentions) and Indonesian coffees, while Olympia focuses on rare single origins and experimental lots
- Olympia's range includes ultra-premium offerings up to $38.24/100g (likely the Hawai'i Kona Pacamara), while Caffe Vita tops out at $7.77/100g
- Caffe Vita has a clear house style centered on Sumatra Gayo River, while Olympia's lineup is more eclectic with Gesha naturals and anaerobic processing
- Olympia offers specialty instant coffee, suggesting innovation beyond traditional brewing methods
Frequently asked questions
Is Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. or Olympia Coffee better?
Go with Caffe Vita if you're building a daily coffee habit on a budget—their $3.06-$7.77 range delivers solid specialty without breaking the bank, and that Sumatran focus means rich, earthy profiles. Choose Olympia if you're treat-shopping or want to explore what modern specialty coffee can do at the high end; just know you're paying $15+ per 100g for the privilege of tasting rare Geshas and anaerobic Ethiopians. For most PNW coffee drinkers, Caffe Vita is the weekday workhorse, Olympia is the weekend splurge.
What is the price difference between Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. and Olympia Coffee?
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. averages $4.32/100g across 2 coffees. Olympia Coffee averages $10.75/100g across 20 coffees.
Which is cheaper, Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. or Olympia Coffee?
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. averages lower per-100g pricing. Cheapest individual coffees: Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co. from $3.06/100g, Olympia Coffee from $5.59/100g.
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