Len's Coffee, LLC

Len's Coffee fills a niche most American roasters don't cover. Vietnamese-style roasts, liberica, Mr. Taggart's fire-roasted, a robusta-arabica market blend, plus green beans for home roasters who want to control the curve themselves. Len runs the shop out of Jerome Street in Medford, Massachusetts. The predecessor was Heirloom Coffee. The current lineup is wider than that name suggested.

The Vietnamese coffee side is the strongest selling point. Phin filters are stocked, the roasts are built for that brewing method, and if you've been chasing the right cup for a Phin setup at home and getting frustrated with what's on Amazon, this is the source. Liberica, the third-most-common coffee species and a rare find anywhere in the US, lands here too. The decaf line is stronger than most small roasters bother with.

Local customers can pick up orders in person, which beats waiting on shipping if you're near Medford. One thing to know. Several customers have reported unanswered calls and emails after order problems. For straightforward orders, it works. For anyone who needs post-purchase support, set expectations accordingly. Home roasters, Phin drinkers, and anyone curious about liberica are the right audience for what Len carries.