Onyx Coffee Lab vs SEY Coffee
Onyx Coffee Lab brings 23 coffees to the table with prices ranging from $10.57 to $259.65 per 100g, while SEY Coffee currently has no offerings available in our system. This makes for an unusual comparison—one of the most respected names in American specialty coffee versus a roaster we don't have current data for.
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Onyx Coffee Lab
- Coffees tracked
- 60
- Avg price /100g
- US$25.25/100g
- Price range
- US$2.16/100g – US$188/100g
SEY Coffee
- Coffees tracked
- 0
Top picks
Onyx Coffee Lab
Onyx is for coffee enthusiasts who want access to a deep, rotating lineup of meticulously sourced coffees from Colombia, Peru, Rwanda, and Burundi, with options spanning affordable daily drinkers to ultra-premium microlots.
SEY Coffee
SEY Coffee is a Brooklyn-based roaster known for their hyper-seasonal, minimal-intervention approach and close producer relationships, though we don't currently have their offerings tracked.
- No coffees tracked yet for this roaster.
Verdict
Right now, Onyx is the clear choice simply because we can show you what they're offering—and it's an impressive spread from $10.57 daily drinkers to $259.65 competition-grade lots. If you're looking for East African naturals or a broad selection, Onyx delivers. SEY is absolutely worth seeking out directly if you value their Brooklyn-roasted, hyper-curated approach, but you'll need to visit their site since we don't have current data.
What they share
- Both are considered top-tier specialty roasters in the US with cult followings among coffee geeks
- Both prioritize direct relationships with producers and transparent sourcing practices
- Both roast light to showcase origin characteristics rather than roast flavor
Key differences
- Onyx offers 23 coffees currently available with a $10.57–$259.65 range, while SEY's current selection isn't in our database
- Onyx has strong East African representation (Rwanda and Burundi heavily featured), while SEY historically focuses more on Central and South American microlots
- Onyx operates at a larger scale with a robust online presence and multiple offerings, while SEY runs a smaller, more curated operation out of Brooklyn
- Onyx's average price of $64.86 per 100g suggests a wide range from accessible to ultra-premium, while SEY typically sits in the premium-but-not-extreme category
Frequently asked questions
Is Onyx Coffee Lab or SEY Coffee better?
Right now, Onyx is the clear choice simply because we can show you what they're offering—and it's an impressive spread from $10.57 daily drinkers to $259.65 competition-grade lots. If you're looking for East African naturals or a broad selection, Onyx delivers. SEY is absolutely worth seeking out directly if you value their Brooklyn-roasted, hyper-curated approach, but you'll need to visit their site since we don't have current data.
What is the price difference between Onyx Coffee Lab and SEY Coffee?
Bakio tracks live prices for both roasters. See the up-to-date side-by-side at bakio.co/compare/onyx-coffee-lab-vs-sey.
Which is cheaper, Onyx Coffee Lab or SEY Coffee?
See live cheapest coffee from each roaster at bakio.co/compare/onyx-coffee-lab-vs-sey.
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