“ Ted provides a wonderful service... His high standards, craft roasting only the finest, unique beans to create one of a kind brews are evident with each bag of coffee we purchase... I’ve recommended Ted to several friends and neighbors and I encourage you to give his coffee a try. You’ll taste the difference.”
“Outstanding quality and a great selection of fresh roasted single origin coffees make Riverview Coffee Roasters a true gem. His selections are fantastic - coffee from Laos, India, Brazil and Ethiopia, among others. Proprietor Ted Jones is knowledgeable and passionate and it shows!”
“My wife and I are so glad we found Ted of Riverview Coffee Roasters. We’ve been purchasing his coffee for many years and his passion for the perfect cup shows in each bag. The quality of beans, his expertise in roasting and the freshness is an eye opener to just how good black coffee can taste.”
“All beans are not alike and all roasters are not either. Ted is as unique as the coffee he imports from around the world and roasts to perfection. His enthusiasm is contagious. And my English wife who is a tea drinker now can’t go a day without having her lunchtime cup of coffee with Ted’s best.
Warning: once you start having Ted’s coffee you won’t be able to go to the bigger shops with inferior roasting and beans.”
“When Ted first came by I thought I’d pitch in for some coffee to help a local starting out. Now it’s been six years and I’m hooked. Truly exceptional fresh roasted coffee I can’t live without.”
“Nectar of the Gods!
Riverview Coffee is as good as it gets! Great variety of beans, roast, aromas, and flavors brought forward by a true coffee artisan. Ted can create some amazing choices with hard to find varieties. He will work with you to refine your tastes in coffee to insure you like your coffee. For those with an adventurous spirit, let him choose and be surprised each week. Quality products delivered to your door and made by a local craftsman who loves his work. Hard to find that combination. Worth every penny.”
“Everybody loves coffee, right? But if you LOOOOVE coffee, then you deserve Riverview. My next door neighbor turned me on to Ted and his meticulously roasted, thoughtfully sourced, hand delivered beans. I’m on a plan where Ted brings a surprise every week, but when I see him, he still asks about my tastes and what I thought about last week’s Yergacheffe or El Salvador or New Guinea roast. Each bag is like a little present. I can’t wait to read the tasting notes on the bag—pumpkin, chocolate, banana!, citrus—open it up and grind it so that I get that first aromatic experience of coffee that was roasted two days ago. Every bag is turning me into more of a snob. At the grocery store I see these bags of coffee that are two weeks old! And after having tried most of them, even at the $14-16 per bag price tag, I feel confident saying that Riverview Coffee is superior. Even if it weren’t the highest caliber product out there, isn’t this the kind of business we want to support? Hyper-local, super nice, as convenient as possible (your doorstep??!!), and customized to your tastes? In ten years, Ted will be the next James Freeman and we’ll never see him, but until then, get in early, do yourself a favor—meet Ted, talk coffee, and try a bag. You won’t regret it.”
“I have traveled all over the world and I believe this is the best coffee around! Amazing flavor and freshness. My wife and I refer to it as The Gold!”
“When I was growing up we had a milk man that brought fresh milk and eggs to our door. I’ve been telling my friends and relatives now that in Soquel we have a coffee man that brings fresh roasted coffee to our door! Every week Ted stops by with his burlap bag full of freshly roasted coffee. I like to talk to him about the different choices because he has a great deal of knowledge about the coffee beans, where they came from and how to brew the perfect cup for each type. I used to only like dark roast but after sampling several medium roasts I now have quite a few new favorites from among his custom blends and exotic single origin beans. It’s amazing how much better a cup of coffee tastes when you use freshly roasted high quality coffee brewed with the right grind, amount, time and temperature.”
“Ted’s roasts are unbelievable! The smell and taste of these beans are ridiculous! Ted’s attention to detail and his passion for the coffee plant really come through in my morning cup of bliss. Seriously, the flavor complexity Ted brings out is unparalleled in my opinion. While so many other roasts feel and taste flat, it’s like Ted has shaped the flavor profile of each roast as nature would have intended it. His coffee retains its sweet profile even after sitting cold for hours. If you’re passionate about something, and do that something better than anyone else around then you’ll understand why you need to try Ted’s coffee.”
“We have loved our experience with Ted and Riverview Roasters. Ted is knowledgeable and eager to talk about different types of coffee he carries and to give tips about brewing methods and coffee making equipment. The subscription model is so easy and he will adjust your standard order if you know you’ll need more or less. The quality of the coffee is superb and I am especially happy with the decaf. Looking forward to the next delivery! ”
“This is the best tasting and highest quality beans you will ever find. Ted cares so much about his product and is so passionate about it. That is so refreshing. My husband and I started buying the coffee out of Ted’s excitement for the product and his breadth of knowledge. Now we can’t get enough of the coffee itself and are totally hooked. The subscription service makes things very convenient. I have cut down my coffee shop visits and have the best quality coffee in the comfort of my own home. Thank you Ted!!!”
“Riverview Coffee Roasters is a unique, one of a kind business. Ted is very knowledgeable about coffee, roasting and brewing! His service is impeccable. He can make recommendations about the type of coffee you might like, be it caffeinated or decaffeinated. We were very impressed and now order at least one bag of beans a week. Not to mention the coffee we order for our son and daughter! Try all his varieties. You will be able to test your palate and find the coffee that is right for you. It is also a great gift for the holidays!!!
You will swear that Ted has been drinking too much of his own coffee.....NO, it is just his enthusiasm and excitement about his product..... Listen to him, you will learn a lot about coffee and fall in love, once again, with drinking your own home brewed coffee every morning!”
“ We are so happy to have met Ted from Riverview Coffee Roasters. The coffee we receive is far superior to anything we have had in the past. Ted takes special care of the beans, from selecting the farmers to buy from, to the care he takes when perfectly roasting each batch, to his personal delivery each week. We are set up through the website for the Variety Subscription and our coffee arrives weekly without fail. Ted has spent the time to get to know our preferences and delivers coffee that is delicious and of the perfect roast each time.”
“Couldn’t ask for better coffee or a more knowledgeable person to engage with when trying to decide on a bag of beans! Ted really comes through with many different varietals that I’ve been making my way through over the last few years. I’ve learned so much about brewing methods, bean roasting, and sustainable growing practices from Riverview Coffee Roasters. If you are a coffee enthusiast and value supporting local businesses, look no further for the best beans and service in Santa Cruz.”
“Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better living in Santa Cruz, along came Ted toting his burlap bag containing packaged, expertly roasted coffee beans. If you love to try new coffee, care about its origins, roasted flavor, and the nuances of grind and time, then you’re missing out if you don’t treat yourself to the best flavor selection you can imagine. Ted is the guy behind it all and he’s as much a treat as his coffee. His knowledge and winsome personality won me over immediately. I’ve been buying coffee beans from Ted for at least a year now. In that time, I’ve enjoyed coffees from around the world without leaving my home. Ted has the expertise to provide you with the perfect cup. I know. I drink it every morning.
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“Ted has tremendous knowledge of coffee, and his passion and enthusiasm are contagious. Ted now supplies my office, and everyone who tries his product is hooked. If you like coffee now, you’ll come to absolutely love this coffee. If you already are well versed in fine coffee, Ted can provide the best of the best to suit your taste. Absolutely recommended!!”
“After reviewing the great comments about Riverview Coffee Roasters and the knowledge of Ted, I decided to jump in and buy a few bags. That first sip of coffee had me hooked! I hate to repeat what everyone is saying, but the flavor and aroma is wonderful! When I sigh after a good meal or a good cup of coffee, then I know I will be coming back for more. What a special gift not only for myself but for those who love coffee. Good job Ted!!”
“I can smell the Aroma of Ted’s coffee while he is delivering his delectable brews up my street. Bring me more next week Ted.”
“Well, it turns out Ted Jones of Riverview Coffee knows quite a lot. We were skeptical at first since as earlier residents of Berkeley, many years ago and near the legendary Peet’s Coffee & Tea up the street, what could this fellow offer?! Well, turns out his knowledge of coffee is extensive. Current fair trade, organic, country of origin and other issues, and his custom roasting of fresh beans means the freshest possible coffee. Ted can tell you all of the latest in artisan small batch custom roasted coffee, characteristics of every variety, even other recommendations. Recently our grinder died, I sent an emergency e-mail to him for his recommendations, and of course his advice meant we now have a perfect coffee mill for our purposes.
If you wish an artisan for coffee, Ted is a first choice.”
“If you want the real deal on custom roasted curated coffees, this is your source. Ted is extremely knowledgeable about coffees but not a “know it all”, making him very fun to talk to about coffee. If you enjoy coffee, as I do, I urge you to check Riverview Coffee Roasters out. It’s very easy and worth it!”
“We feel super lucky to have found Riverview Coffee. It is always delivered the day after roasting which makes such a huge difference in the flavor. So much better than buying it at the grocery store...and the customer service is unbeatable.”
“We found a hidden nugget! Riverview Coffee has enlightened us to a new level of what a good select of bean and roast offers up to the pallet. Words can’t describe the pure goodness we taste when enjoying a fresh cup. Thanks Riverview Coffee. ”
“At my door one day I met Ted with his unique coffee bag. That day changed the way I drank coffee forever. Ted introduced me to fresh roasted coffee from specialty suppliers worldwide. Having fresh roast delivered to my door that day was a completely new taste experience, but it got even better! Ted showed us how to brew it, latte it, and espresso it. Now we make the perfect cup of coffee every time.””
“I love morning coffee and travel across the country for work. I try coffee from all over the nation but nothing is better than getting home and having a cup of Riverveiw Coffee Roasters Coffee. Ted has introduced me to his whole line of artisanal roasted coffee and although I have my favorites, they are all excellent.”
“ That has got to be one of if not THE best cup of coffee I’ve ever had. That blend is unbelievably smooth, really low acidity and don’t even get me started on the flavors. So complex, I’m still figuring it out.”