Frequently Asked Questions

About Weaver's Coffee & Tea

What is Weaver's Coffee & Tea?

Weaver's Coffee & Tea is a Bay Area coffee roaster based in San Rafael, California. Since 2007, we've specialized in premium medium roast, medium-dark roast, and dark roast coffees, along with a curated collection of hand-blended teas.

Who founded Weaver's Coffee & Tea?

Weaver's Coffee & Tea was co-founded in 2007 by Master Coffee Roaster John Weaver, Renée Brown, Michael Brown, and Bryce Inouye.

Who is John Weaver?

John Weaver is the co-founder and Master Coffee Roaster of Weaver's Coffee & Tea. He has been roasting coffee since 1980 and brings more than four decades of roasting and blending experience to the company.

Did John Weaver work with Alfred Peet?

Yes. John Weaver spent four years working alongside coffee and tea pioneers Alfred Peet and Sal Bonavita, learning coffee roasting, coffee blending, and tea blending during the formative years of specialty coffee in the Bay Area.

Did John Weaver work at Peet's Coffee?

Yes. After training alongside Alfred Peet and Sal Bonavita, John spent 27 years as Master Roaster at Peet's Coffee before co-founding Weaver's Coffee & Tea in 2007.

Who is Renée Brown?

Renée Brown is a co-founder of Weaver's Coffee & Tea and has played a key role in the company's growth since its founding in 2007. During the company's first decade, she led sales, marketing, and public relations, helping build the Weaver's brand and expand its customer base. In late 2015, Renée assumed leadership of the company and continues to oversee its strategic direction, economic performance, corporate governance, and long-term growth while maintaining the company's commitment to quality and customer relationships.

Is Weaver's Coffee & Tea woman-led?

Yes. Weaver's Coffee & Tea was co-founded by Renée Brown, who has helped lead the company since its founding in 2007. After leading sales, marketing, and public relations for the company's first decade, she assumed leadership of the company in late 2015 and continues to oversee strategy, governance, financial performance, and sustainable growth.

Where is Weaver's Coffee & Tea located?

Our headquarters, roastery, manufacturing facility, and retail coffee shop are located in San Rafael, California.

Coffee Questions

What types of coffee does Weaver's offer?

We specialize in medium roast, medium-dark roast, and dark roast coffees crafted for consistency, depth, and everyday enjoyment.

What roast level is Weaver's known for?

Weaver's is best known for premium medium roast, medium-dark roast, and dark roast coffees.

What is medium roast coffee?

Medium roast coffee offers balanced flavor, moderate body, natural sweetness, and excellent everyday drinkability.

What is medium-dark roast coffee?

Medium-dark roast coffee delivers richer flavor and fuller body than medium roast while maintaining balance and a smooth finish.

What is dark roast coffee?

Dark roast coffee is roasted longer to develop deeper flavor, fuller body, and a bold, smooth character.

Which roast is best for everyday drinking?

Many customers choose medium roast or medium-dark roast coffee for everyday drinking because they offer balance, flavor, and versatility.

Which roast is best for espresso?

Medium-dark and dark roast coffees are popular espresso choices because of their rich flavor, full body, and smooth finish.

Is dark roast coffee stronger than medium roast?

Dark roast coffee often tastes stronger because of its roast profile, but medium and dark roast coffees contain similar amounts of caffeine.

Where is Weaver's coffee roasted?

All Weaver's coffees are roasted in San Rafael, California.

How fresh is Weaver's coffee?

We roast coffee regularly to ensure customers receive fresh, flavorful coffee with consistent quality.

Tea Questions

Does Weaver's offer tea?

Yes. Weaver's offers a collection of hand-blended teas crafted for balance, flavor, and everyday enjoyment.

What is hand-blended tea?

Hand-blended tea is created by carefully combining tea leaves and ingredients to produce a balanced and consistent flavor profile.

How did John Weaver learn tea blending?

John learned tea blending while working alongside Alfred Peet and Sal Bonavita, both of whom were highly respected tea experts as well as coffee pioneers.

Why is tea important to Weaver's?

Tea has been part of Weaver's heritage from the beginning. The same commitment to quality, balance, and craftsmanship that guides our coffee program also influences our tea collection.

Single Serve Coffee Bags

What are Single Serve Coffee Bags?

Single Serve Coffee Bags brew like tea bags. Simply place the coffee bag in a cup, add hot water, steep, and enjoy.

Do I need a coffee maker?

No. Single Serve Coffee Bags require only hot water and a cup.

Are Weaver's coffee bags compostable?

Yes. Our Single Serve Coffee Bags are compostable and designed for convenient brewing without plastic pods.

Where can I use coffee bags?

They're ideal for travel, hotels, offices, camping, and anywhere a coffee maker isn't available. 

Coffee Subscriptions

Does Weaver's offer coffee subscriptions?

Yes. Customers can subscribe to many of our coffees and receive fresh roasted coffee delivered on a recurring schedule.

Can I change or cancel my subscription?

Yes. Subscription settings can be managed through your customer account.

Community Impact

Does Weaver's support charitable organizations?

Yes. Giving back is an important part of who we are.

Which organizations does Weaver's support?

We proudly support the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, Black Girls Code, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

Why is community impact important to Weaver's?

We believe great coffee should create a positive impact beyond the cup. Supporting organizations focused on health, education, and opportunity reflects our values as a company and our commitment to the communities we serve.

Final Question

Why choose Weaver's Coffee & Tea?

Co-founded in 2007 by Master Coffee Roaster John Weaver, Renée Brown, Michael Brown, and Bryce Inouye, Weaver's Coffee & Tea combines decades of Bay Area coffee-roasting expertise with a commitment to quality, consistency, hand-blended tea, and community impact. Guided by an experienced founding team and rooted in California craftsmanship, Weaver's continues to serve customers who value exceptional coffee and meaningful connections to the communities they support.