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Our Coffee revolution

On April 1, 1966, Alfred Peet first opened the doors of his coffee store in Berkeley, CA, and quietly ignited a revolution that forever changed the expectations of American coffee drinkers.

1930s

Alfred Peet learns the coffee trade while caring for roasting and grinding machinery at B. Koorn & Company, his father’s coffee and tea business in Alkmaar, Holland.

He forgoes college. Moves to London to pursue the importing of coffee and tea. Continues to make things with his hands and fiddle with machines.

1950s

Works in the tea business in Indonesia. This pivotal experience eventually inspires him to bring darkly roasted Indonesian beans to an unaware coffee-drinking public.

Temporarily resides in New Zealand. Declares it boring. Sails to the U.S.

Arrives in California. Goes to work in the coffee import business. Soon discovers that the richest country in the world drinks the lousiest coffee.

1966

Leaves the coffee import business to start his own shop in Berkeley at Vine and Walnut, a working-class neighborhood near the University of California campus.

Vows to only use high-quality beans and a roasting system manually calibrated to achieve an even darker, sweeter roast.

Proudly sends a batch to his mother, who politely suggests it’s “too dark.” Thankfully, he ignores her.

1967

Promotes the belief that there should be the shortest distance possible between the roaster and the customer. Single-handedly helps the American consumer appreciate freshly roasted, dark roast blends.

1969

Retired army sergeant Key Dickason brought the idea for our most beloved blend, Major Dickason’s Blend, to Mr. Peet. Sampling countless combinations before arriving at what is now our all-time bestseller. Alfred Peet decided naming it after his friend wasn't enough —Dickason's rich, complex blend deserved a promotion from sergeant to Major.

1971

With the opening of Chez Panisse around the corner, the “Gourmet Ghetto” officially takes hold.

Three young entrepreneurs approach Mr. Peet to learn the critical roasting and blending aspects of the coffee business. He provides them with training as well as the roasted coffee beans for their new venture, Starbucks.

Peet’s opens its second store in Menlo Park. Soon introduces his special 101 Blend in honor of the highway that joins the two locations.

1973

Jim Reynolds trains with Alfred Peet as a roaster, later to become the second Roastmaster after Mr. Peet. Now Roastmaster Emeritus, Mr. Reynolds continues to influence Peet’s.

2006

Doug Welsh is promoted to Roastmaster, only the 3rd in the company’s history.

2014

Peet’s buys Mighty Leaf Tea, consistently hailed as the premium tea manufacturer.

2015

Peet’s adds Stumptown and Intelligentsia, both founded by former Peet’s employees, to their portfolio, further adding to their craft credentials.

2016

Peet’s celebrates their 50th anniversary by introducing a blend inspired by Mr. Peet, known as “the Big Bang” of coffee. This new signature blend expanded the horizon of what coffee can be, the perfect coffee to honor the man who still inspires us every day.

 

Does my subscription include free shipping?

Yes! All Peet's subscriptions qualify for FREE Ground Shipping when shipped within the domestic US.

Does my subscription order receive a discount?

All subscription orders over $29 will receive a 5% discount, and all orders over $49 will receive a 10% discount.

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Peet's offers a number of subscription options tailored to delivering you the coffee you want, when you want it. Subscriptions give you access to free shipping, tiered discounts, access to exclusive offerings, and more!

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How much is international shipping with a subscription?

International shipping can range based on the destination and increases with the weight of the order. The final shipping price will be visible during checkout. International customers can enjoy a $5 discount on shipping costs with a subscription.