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Calculated Shard: 69 (from laksa084)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa069.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/how-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/how-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/ingredients\/how-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article","crawl_time":1776004957,"first_indexed_time":1506610704,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,epicurious!www,\/ingredients\/how-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article s443","src_root_hash":"8037480075509865669","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"IKEA Coffee Beans Taste Test | Epicurious","meta_descriptions":["The new IKEA coffee beans are inexpensive, organic, and UTZ-certified—but how do they taste? Epicurious did a taste test to find out."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"One of the downsides of third wave coffee—no, wait, I think it's called\nNew Wave Coffee\nnow—is the simple economics of it all. A small (and I mean\nsmall\n) cup of coffee at any reputable coffee shop now regularly commands three dollars. Home cooks—those who know that coffee is better and cheaper and more convenient when made at home—are also faced with expenses:\ngood coffee machines\nstart at around $200, and good beans hover around $15 for a 12-ounce bag.\nThat last item is particularly hard to swallow, because if I've learned anything by making coffee at home, it's that you can usually\nhack a system\n—be it\npour-over\n,\nFrench press\n, or an automatic drip—to churn out a decent cuppa. But bad beans are a non-starter.\nAnd bad beans are everywhere—especially in the supermarket's coffee aisle. Many times I have walked away from the $15, 12-ounce bags of coffee sold at my local coffee shop and picked up an $8, 1-pound bag of beans at the grocery store instead. And every time I have come to regret it. The big-brand beans tend to make cups of coffee that are aggressive, oily, sharp, bitter, and just plain weird.\nSo I find myself\nbuying the expensive New Wave stuff\n, and wincing a little bit every time I do. (For a little more context, note that I am often making coffee for my boyfriend, who drinks, I kid you not, about two full pots—that is, roughly half a bag of New Wave Coffee—a day.)\nI love you, but you're making me broke.\nPhoto by Chelsea Kyle\nAll of this is to say that my interest was piqued when I got a press release announcing a new line of IKEA coffee beans. The Swedes take their\ncoffee-and-pastry moments\nseriously, and IKEA is nothing if not famous for the occasional cheap product that also happens to be sturdily made and well-designed. Perhaps the new beans fit this mold?\nThe Epicurious daily newsletter\nGet the best recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and our favorite cookbooks delivered right to you, every day.\nBy signing up, you agree to our\nuser agreement\n(including\nclass action waiver and arbitration provisions\n), and acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\n.      \t By signing up, you agree to our\nuser agreement\n(including\nclass action waiver and arbitration provisions\n), and acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\n.   H2 to H5 selected. F2 to F5 selected. https:\/\/interfaces.conde.io\/apps\/journey\/createUnit?campaignKey=wrtbbip3a29fii8s&brandSlug=epicurious&brandId=10 Has link Cell F2 To focus pop-up, hold Control+⌘, press E, then P F2 to F5 selected. Cook This Now A daily mix of our newest recipes and greatest hits, curated by Epicurious editors. Cell G3 Cook This Now A daily mix of our newest recipes and greatest hits, curated by Epicurious editors. Cell G3 H2 to H5 selected. By signing up, you agree to our\nuser agreement\n(including\nclass action waiver and arbitration provisions\n), and acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\n. Cell H2 H2 to H5 selected. H2 to H5 selected. By signing up, you agree to our\nuser agreement\n(including\nclass action waiver and arbitration provisions\n), and acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\n. Cell H2 H2 to H5 selected. H2 to H5 selected.\nThis morning, at Epicurious headquarters, we found out. A full pot was made from IKEA's new\nPåtår dark-roast beans\n. Unlike previous IKEA coffee beans, these new beans are organic. They are also\ncertified by UTZ\n, an organization that highlights products made sustainably and with fair working conditions, which puts the beans on ethical par with many of the New Wave Coffee brands.\nThat said, we were mostly interested in the flavor. We found the Påtår dark roast to be uncommonly smooth for a dark roast (indeed, the IKEA page calls the beans \"medium-dark,\" which seems more apt), and it struck a nice balance between rich, chocolate flavors and brighter fruit tones. (This, anyway, is my attempt at describing it like a true New Waver.)\nBasically, we were into it. I can personally attest to the fact that this coffee far exceeds most of the big brand beans you get at grocery stores. And when you compare the price of the IKEA coffee ($4 for a little more than half a pound, or 50 cents\/ounce) to those of some of the New Wave bags ($1.16\/ounce\nhere\n, $1.27\/ounce\nhere\n), a magic thing happens: the IKEA coffee starts to taste even better.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/ingredients\/how-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article#main-content)\n\n[![Epicurious](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/verso\/static\/epicurious-us\/assets\/logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/)\n\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/newsletter)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/auth\/initiate?redirectURL=%2Fingredients%2Fhow-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article&source=VERSO_NAVIGATION)\n\n[SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/v2\/offers\/epia01017?source=Site_0_JNY_EPI_DESKTOP_NAV_CTA_0_FEBRUARY_2026_CONTROL_ZZ)\n\n[![\\<strong\\>WHERE FOOD \\<br\\>MEETS CULTURE\\<\/strong\\> \\<br\\>Expand your horizons with global flavors and vibrant ideas. Just \\<strong\\>\\$3\/month\\<\/strong\\> for 1 year. \\<br\\>CTA: SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/assets.bonappetit.com\/photos\/695c2c994a6f2e333cbbbcc8\/original\/pass\/BA_Culture_Overlay_300x200_NFT_01a.gif?format=original)](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/v2\/offers\/epia01017?source=Site_0_JNY_EPI_DESKTOP_NAV_ROLLOVER_0_FEBRUARY_2026_CONTROL_ZZ)\n\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes-menus)\n- [Ingredients](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/ingredients)\n- [Occasions](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/holidays-events)\n- [Kitchen Gear](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/shopping)\n- [Techniques](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice)\n\nOpen Navigation Menu\n\n[![Epicurious](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/verso\/static\/epicurious-us\/assets\/logo-header.svg)](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/)\n\n[SUBSCRIBE](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/v2\/offers\/epia01017?source=Site_0_JNY_EPI_DESKTOP_NAV_CTA_0_FEBRUARY_2026_CONTROL_ZZ)\n\n[Coffee](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/type\/coffee)\n\n# The Case for Buying IKEA Coffee Beans\n\nEvery so often IKEA comes out with a product that's sturdily made, beautifully designed, and stupidly cheap. The company's new organic coffee beans may be one of them.\n\n![](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/5d3f1c996178820008acfefa\/1:1\/w_90%2Cc_limit\/DavidTamarkin_Epicurious_148-1.jpg)\n\nBy [David Tamarkin](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/contributors\/david-tamarkin)\n\nOctober 11, 2016\n\n![Image may contain Plant Food Seasoning Sesame Produce and Vegetable](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/54de3083e77a7de93305df13\/16:9\/w_2560%2Cc_limit\/2_french%2520press%2520grounds.jpg)\n\nPhoto by Chelsea Kyle\n\nSave this story\n\nSave this story\n\nAll products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and\/or from purchases of products through these links.\n\nOne of the downsides of third wave coffee—no, wait, I think it's called [New Wave Coffee](http:\/\/sprudge.com\/forget-the-fourth-wave-this-is-coffees-new-wave-91908.html) now—is the simple economics of it all. A small (and I mean *small*) cup of coffee at any reputable coffee shop now regularly commands three dollars. Home cooks—those who know that coffee is better and cheaper and more convenient when made at home—are also faced with expenses: [good coffee machines](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005YQZNO8\/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_3?th=1) start at around \\$200, and good beans hover around \\$15 for a 12-ounce bag.\n\n![Image may contain: Mouse, Electronics, Hardware, and Computer](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/5706b0e8fcf4ba245521ea78\/master\/w_775%2Cc_limit\/EP_04062016_BundtCake_Ikea_pans.jpg)\n\n[Is IKEA's New \\$10 Bundt Pan Any Good?](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/is-the-new-ikea-cake-pan-any-good-article)\n\nThat last item is particularly hard to swallow, because if I've learned anything by making coffee at home, it's that you can usually [hack a system](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/best-coffee-machine-brewing-guide-article)—be it [pour-over](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/pour-over-coffee-bee-house-method-gallery), [French press](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/how-to-make-french-press-coffee-the-right-way-gallery), or an automatic drip—to churn out a decent cuppa. But bad beans are a non-starter.\n\nAnd bad beans are everywhere—especially in the supermarket's coffee aisle. Many times I have walked away from the \\$15, 12-ounce bags of coffee sold at my local coffee shop and picked up an \\$8, 1-pound bag of beans at the grocery store instead. And every time I have come to regret it. The big-brand beans tend to make cups of coffee that are aggressive, oily, sharp, bitter, and just plain weird.\n\nSo I find myself [buying the expensive New Wave stuff](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/best-indie-coffee-roasters-article), and wincing a little bit every time I do. (For a little more context, note that I am often making coffee for my boyfriend, who drinks, I kid you not, about two full pots—that is, roughly half a bag of New Wave Coffee—a day.)\n\n![Image may contain Bag and Sack](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/5540dfd605ebb68a358bd086\/6:4\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/EP-04242015coffee-bags-6x4.jpg)\n\nI love you, but you're making me broke.\n\nPhoto by Chelsea Kyle\n\nAll of this is to say that my interest was piqued when I got a press release announcing a new line of IKEA coffee beans. The Swedes take their [coffee-and-pastry moments](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/take-a-break-with-a-swedish-fika-article) seriously, and IKEA is nothing if not famous for the occasional cheap product that also happens to be sturdily made and well-designed. Perhaps the new beans fit this mold?\n\n### The Epicurious daily newsletter\nGet the best recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and our favorite cookbooks delivered right to you, every day.\n\nThis morning, at Epicurious headquarters, we found out. A full pot was made from IKEA's new [Påtår dark-roast beans](http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/70324242\/). Unlike previous IKEA coffee beans, these new beans are organic. They are also [certified by UTZ](https:\/\/www.utz.org\/what-we-offer\/certification\/), an organization that highlights products made sustainably and with fair working conditions, which puts the beans on ethical par with many of the New Wave Coffee brands.\n\nThat said, we were mostly interested in the flavor. We found the Påtår dark roast to be uncommonly smooth for a dark roast (indeed, the IKEA page calls the beans \"medium-dark,\" which seems more apt), and it struck a nice balance between rich, chocolate flavors and brighter fruit tones. (This, anyway, is my attempt at describing it like a true New Waver.)\n\nBasically, we were into it. I can personally attest to the fact that this coffee far exceeds most of the big brand beans you get at grocery stores. And when you compare the price of the IKEA coffee (\\$4 for a little more than half a pound, or 50 cents\/ounce) to those of some of the New Wave bags (\\$1.16\/ounce [here](http:\/\/www.intelligentsiacoffee.com\/product\/coffee\/intelligentsia-house-blend), \\$1.27\/ounce [here](https:\/\/counterculturecoffee.com\/store\/coffee\/big-trouble)), a magic thing happens: the IKEA coffee starts to taste even better.\n\n[![](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/5d3f1c996178820008acfefa\/1:1\/w_90%2Cc_limit\/DavidTamarkin_Epicurious_148-1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/contributors\/david-tamarkin)\n\nDavid joined Epicurious as its chief editor in 2015. His words and recipes have appeared in publications such as *Bon Appetit*, *Healthyish*, *Gourmet*, *Cooking Light*, *Every Day with Rachael Ray*, *Food Network Magazine*, *The Guardian*, *Wine & Spirits*, *Time Out New York*, and *Time Out Chicago*, where for many years ... [Read More](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/contributors\/david-tamarkin)\n\nDigital Director Emeritus\n\nTags[Coffee](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/type\/coffee)[Groceries](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/misc\/groceries)[Shopping](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/misc\/shopping)\n\n### Meal planning made easier\nGet our daily newsletter for the best recipes to make every day, plus ingenious cooking tips and tricks.\n\nRead More\n\n![The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/62d6c5146b6e74298a39d06a\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes-menus\/most-saved-recipes-april-2026#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nLike lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.\n\n![The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in 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Dressing](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/69c44bf6f05b0133dead9462\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[Fattoush Salad With Lemon-Sumac Dressing](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/ba-syn-fattoush-salad#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nEvery salad should have pita chips.\n\n![7UP Cake With Lemony Glaze](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/69b8614928e84fd09bd91183\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[7UP Cake With Lemony Glaze](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/ba-syn-7up-cake#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nA glug of lemon-lime soda gives this pound cake a citrusy zip and tender crumb.\n\n![Kentucky Hot Browns](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/69cc6aee0fa267b7ac9ebbd2\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[Kentucky Hot Browns](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/kentucky-hot-brown-recipe#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nFor Derby Day indulgence or a post-Thanksgiving lunch, this Kentucky favorite can’t be beat.\n\n![Lemon Curd](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/600213c2fb14760cef248a55\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[Lemon Curd](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/easy-lemon-curd#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nUse this classic lemon curd on scones, in yogurt, or between layers of meringue.\n\n![31 Easter Desserts, Each One Better Than a Chocolate 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Curry](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/69bc282aa7336817b019f07c\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[Thai-Style Fish Curry](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/ba-syn-easy-fish-curry#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nLow effort, big flavor, and ready in under an hour.\n\n![Smoky Lamb With Spiced Yogurt](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/69c10f24283b748b90eda0f4\/1:1\/w_640%2Cc_limit\/undefined)\n\n[Smoky Lamb With Spiced Yogurt](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/ba-syn-smoky-lamb-with-spiced-yogurt#intcid=recommendations_epicurious-article-bottom-recirc-recsys_28b70417-d9fc-47ca-93ac-9a629a0f544c_roberta-similarity1_roberta-similarity_mongo_bucket)\n\nServe it with warm pita, rice, or chips for an under-30-minute dinner.\n\n![Asparagus and Marinated Artichoke 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Just \\<strong\\>\\$3\/month\\<\/strong\\> for 1 year. 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Home cooks—those who know that coffee is better and cheaper and more convenient when made at home—are also faced with expenses: [good coffee machines](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005YQZNO8\/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_3?th=1) start at around \\$200, and good beans hover around \\$15 for a 12-ounce bag.\n\n![Image may contain: Mouse, Electronics, Hardware, and Computer](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/5706b0e8fcf4ba245521ea78\/master\/w_775%2Cc_limit\/EP_04062016_BundtCake_Ikea_pans.jpg)\n\nThat last item is particularly hard to swallow, because if I've learned anything by making coffee at home, it's that you can usually [hack a system](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/best-coffee-machine-brewing-guide-article)—be it [pour-over](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/pour-over-coffee-bee-house-method-gallery), [French press](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/how-to-make-french-press-coffee-the-right-way-gallery), or an automatic drip—to churn out a decent cuppa. But bad beans are a non-starter.\n\nAnd bad beans are everywhere—especially in the supermarket's coffee aisle. Many times I have walked away from the \\$15, 12-ounce bags of coffee sold at my local coffee shop and picked up an \\$8, 1-pound bag of beans at the grocery store instead. And every time I have come to regret it. The big-brand beans tend to make cups of coffee that are aggressive, oily, sharp, bitter, and just plain weird.\n\nSo I find myself [buying the expensive New Wave stuff](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/best-indie-coffee-roasters-article), and wincing a little bit every time I do. (For a little more context, note that I am often making coffee for my boyfriend, who drinks, I kid you not, about two full pots—that is, roughly half a bag of New Wave Coffee—a day.)\n\n![Image may contain Bag and Sack](https:\/\/assets.epicurious.com\/photos\/5540dfd605ebb68a358bd086\/6:4\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/EP-04242015coffee-bags-6x4.jpg)\n\nI love you, but you're making me broke.Photo by Chelsea Kyle\n\nAll of this is to say that my interest was piqued when I got a press release announcing a new line of IKEA coffee beans. The Swedes take their [coffee-and-pastry moments](https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/expert-advice\/take-a-break-with-a-swedish-fika-article) seriously, and IKEA is nothing if not famous for the occasional cheap product that also happens to be sturdily made and well-designed. 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Boilerpipe Text	One of the downsides of third wave coffee—no, wait, I think it's called New Wave Coffee now—is the simple economics of it all. A small (and I mean small ) cup of coffee at any reputable coffee shop now regularly commands three dollars. Home cooks—those who know that coffee is better and cheaper and more convenient when made at home—are also faced with expenses: good coffee machines start at around $200, and good beans hover around $15 for a 12-ounce bag. That last item is particularly hard to swallow, because if I've learned anything by making coffee at home, it's that you can usually hack a system —be it pour-over , French press , or an automatic drip—to churn out a decent cuppa. But bad beans are a non-starter. And bad beans are everywhere—especially in the supermarket's coffee aisle. Many times I have walked away from the $15, 12-ounce bags of coffee sold at my local coffee shop and picked up an $8, 1-pound bag of beans at the grocery store instead. And every time I have come to regret it. The big-brand beans tend to make cups of coffee that are aggressive, oily, sharp, bitter, and just plain weird. So I find myself buying the expensive New Wave stuff , and wincing a little bit every time I do. (For a little more context, note that I am often making coffee for my boyfriend, who drinks, I kid you not, about two full pots—that is, roughly half a bag of New Wave Coffee—a day.) I love you, but you're making me broke. Photo by Chelsea Kyle All of this is to say that my interest was piqued when I got a press release announcing a new line of IKEA coffee beans. The Swedes take their coffee-and-pastry moments seriously, and IKEA is nothing if not famous for the occasional cheap product that also happens to be sturdily made and well-designed. Perhaps the new beans fit this mold? The Epicurious daily newsletter Get the best recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and our favorite cookbooks delivered right to you, every day. By signing up, you agree to our user agreement (including class action waiver and arbitration provisions ), and acknowledge our privacy policy . By signing up, you agree to our user agreement (including class action waiver and arbitration provisions ), and acknowledge our privacy policy . H2 to H5 selected. F2 to F5 selected. https://interfaces.conde.io/apps/journey/createUnit?campaignKey=wrtbbip3a29fii8s&brandSlug=epicurious&brandId=10 Has link Cell F2 To focus pop-up, hold Control+⌘, press E, then P F2 to F5 selected. Cook This Now A daily mix of our newest recipes and greatest hits, curated by Epicurious editors. Cell G3 Cook This Now A daily mix of our newest recipes and greatest hits, curated by Epicurious editors. Cell G3 H2 to H5 selected. By signing up, you agree to our user agreement (including class action waiver and arbitration provisions ), and acknowledge our privacy policy . Cell H2 H2 to H5 selected. H2 to H5 selected. By signing up, you agree to our user agreement (including class action waiver and arbitration provisions ), and acknowledge our privacy policy . Cell H2 H2 to H5 selected. H2 to H5 selected. This morning, at Epicurious headquarters, we found out. A full pot was made from IKEA's new Påtår dark-roast beans . Unlike previous IKEA coffee beans, these new beans are organic. They are also certified by UTZ , an organization that highlights products made sustainably and with fair working conditions, which puts the beans on ethical par with many of the New Wave Coffee brands. That said, we were mostly interested in the flavor. We found the Påtår dark roast to be uncommonly smooth for a dark roast (indeed, the IKEA page calls the beans "medium-dark," which seems more apt), and it struck a nice balance between rich, chocolate flavors and brighter fruit tones. (This, anyway, is my attempt at describing it like a true New Waver.) Basically, we were into it. I can personally attest to the fact that this coffee far exceeds most of the big brand beans you get at grocery stores. And when you compare the price of the IKEA coffee ($4 for a little more than half a pound, or 50 cents/ounce) to those of some of the New Wave bags ($1.16/ounce here , $1.27/ounce here ), a magic thing happens: the IKEA coffee starts to taste even better.
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/how-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article#main-content) [![Epicurious](https://www.epicurious.com/verso/static/epicurious-us/assets/logo.svg)](https://www.epicurious.com/) - [Newsletter](https://www.epicurious.com/newsletter) [Sign In](https://www.epicurious.com/auth/initiate?redirectURL=%2Fingredients%2Fhow-are-new-ikea-coffee-beans-taste-test-review-article&source=VERSO_NAVIGATION) [SUBSCRIBE](https://www.epicurious.com/v2/offers/epia01017?source=Site_0_JNY_EPI_DESKTOP_NAV_CTA_0_FEBRUARY_2026_CONTROL_ZZ) [![\<strong\>WHERE FOOD \<br\>MEETS CULTURE\</strong\> \<br\>Expand your horizons with global flavors and vibrant ideas. 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The company's new organic coffee beans may be one of them. ![](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/5d3f1c996178820008acfefa/1:1/w_90%2Cc_limit/DavidTamarkin_Epicurious_148-1.jpg) By [David Tamarkin](https://www.epicurious.com/contributors/david-tamarkin) October 11, 2016 ![Image may contain Plant Food Seasoning Sesame Produce and Vegetable](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/54de3083e77a7de93305df13/16:9/w_2560%2Cc_limit/2_french%2520press%2520grounds.jpg) Photo by Chelsea Kyle Save this story Save this story All products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. One of the downsides of third wave coffee—no, wait, I think it's called [New Wave Coffee](http://sprudge.com/forget-the-fourth-wave-this-is-coffees-new-wave-91908.html) now—is the simple economics of it all. A small (and I mean small) cup of coffee at any reputable coffee shop now regularly commands three dollars. Home cooks—those who know that coffee is better and cheaper and more convenient when made at home—are also faced with expenses: [good coffee machines](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YQZNO8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_3?th=1) start at around \$200, and good beans hover around \$15 for a 12-ounce bag. ![Image may contain: Mouse, Electronics, Hardware, and Computer](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/5706b0e8fcf4ba245521ea78/master/w_775%2Cc_limit/EP_04062016_BundtCake_Ikea_pans.jpg) [Is IKEA's New \$10 Bundt Pan Any Good?](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/is-the-new-ikea-cake-pan-any-good-article) That last item is particularly hard to swallow, because if I've learned anything by making coffee at home, it's that you can usually [hack a system](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-coffee-machine-brewing-guide-article)—be it [pour-over](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/pour-over-coffee-bee-house-method-gallery), [French press](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-french-press-coffee-the-right-way-gallery), or an automatic drip—to churn out a decent cuppa. But bad beans are a non-starter. And bad beans are everywhere—especially in the supermarket's coffee aisle. Many times I have walked away from the \$15, 12-ounce bags of coffee sold at my local coffee shop and picked up an \$8, 1-pound bag of beans at the grocery store instead. And every time I have come to regret it. The big-brand beans tend to make cups of coffee that are aggressive, oily, sharp, bitter, and just plain weird. So I find myself [buying the expensive New Wave stuff](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-indie-coffee-roasters-article), and wincing a little bit every time I do. (For a little more context, note that I am often making coffee for my boyfriend, who drinks, I kid you not, about two full pots—that is, roughly half a bag of New Wave Coffee—a day.) ![Image may contain Bag and Sack](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/5540dfd605ebb68a358bd086/6:4/w_1600%2Cc_limit/EP-04242015coffee-bags-6x4.jpg) I love you, but you're making me broke. Photo by Chelsea Kyle All of this is to say that my interest was piqued when I got a press release announcing a new line of IKEA coffee beans. The Swedes take their [coffee-and-pastry moments](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/take-a-break-with-a-swedish-fika-article) seriously, and IKEA is nothing if not famous for the occasional cheap product that also happens to be sturdily made and well-designed. Perhaps the new beans fit this mold? ### The Epicurious daily newsletter Get the best recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and our favorite cookbooks delivered right to you, every day. This morning, at Epicurious headquarters, we found out. A full pot was made from IKEA's new [Påtår dark-roast beans](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70324242/). Unlike previous IKEA coffee beans, these new beans are organic. They are also [certified by UTZ](https://www.utz.org/what-we-offer/certification/), an organization that highlights products made sustainably and with fair working conditions, which puts the beans on ethical par with many of the New Wave Coffee brands. That said, we were mostly interested in the flavor. We found the Påtår dark roast to be uncommonly smooth for a dark roast (indeed, the IKEA page calls the beans "medium-dark," which seems more apt), and it struck a nice balance between rich, chocolate flavors and brighter fruit tones. (This, anyway, is my attempt at describing it like a true New Waver.) Basically, we were into it. I can personally attest to the fact that this coffee far exceeds most of the big brand beans you get at grocery stores. And when you compare the price of the IKEA coffee (\$4 for a little more than half a pound, or 50 cents/ounce) to those of some of the New Wave bags (\$1.16/ounce [here](http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/product/coffee/intelligentsia-house-blend), \$1.27/ounce [here](https://counterculturecoffee.com/store/coffee/big-trouble)), a magic thing happens: the IKEA coffee starts to taste even better. [![](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/5d3f1c996178820008acfefa/1:1/w_90%2Cc_limit/DavidTamarkin_Epicurious_148-1.jpg)](https://www.epicurious.com/contributors/david-tamarkin) David joined Epicurious as its chief editor in 2015. His words and recipes have appeared in publications such as Bon Appetit, Healthyish, Gourmet, Cooking Light, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Food Network Magazine, The Guardian, Wine & Spirits, Time Out New York, and Time Out Chicago, where for many years ... [Read More](https://www.epicurious.com/contributors/david-tamarkin) Digital Director Emeritus Tags[Coffee](https://www.epicurious.com/type/coffee)[Groceries](https://www.epicurious.com/misc/groceries)[Shopping](https://www.epicurious.com/misc/shopping) ### Meal planning made easier Get our daily newsletter for the best recipes to make every day, plus ingenious cooking tips and tricks. 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Readable Markdown	One of the downsides of third wave coffee—no, wait, I think it's called [New Wave Coffee](http://sprudge.com/forget-the-fourth-wave-this-is-coffees-new-wave-91908.html) now—is the simple economics of it all. A small (and I mean small) cup of coffee at any reputable coffee shop now regularly commands three dollars. Home cooks—those who know that coffee is better and cheaper and more convenient when made at home—are also faced with expenses: [good coffee machines](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YQZNO8/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_3?th=1) start at around \$200, and good beans hover around \$15 for a 12-ounce bag. ![Image may contain: Mouse, Electronics, Hardware, and Computer](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/5706b0e8fcf4ba245521ea78/master/w_775%2Cc_limit/EP_04062016_BundtCake_Ikea_pans.jpg) That last item is particularly hard to swallow, because if I've learned anything by making coffee at home, it's that you can usually [hack a system](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-coffee-machine-brewing-guide-article)—be it [pour-over](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/pour-over-coffee-bee-house-method-gallery), [French press](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-french-press-coffee-the-right-way-gallery), or an automatic drip—to churn out a decent cuppa. But bad beans are a non-starter. And bad beans are everywhere—especially in the supermarket's coffee aisle. Many times I have walked away from the \$15, 12-ounce bags of coffee sold at my local coffee shop and picked up an \$8, 1-pound bag of beans at the grocery store instead. And every time I have come to regret it. The big-brand beans tend to make cups of coffee that are aggressive, oily, sharp, bitter, and just plain weird. So I find myself [buying the expensive New Wave stuff](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-indie-coffee-roasters-article), and wincing a little bit every time I do. (For a little more context, note that I am often making coffee for my boyfriend, who drinks, I kid you not, about two full pots—that is, roughly half a bag of New Wave Coffee—a day.) ![Image may contain Bag and Sack](https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/5540dfd605ebb68a358bd086/6:4/w_1600%2Cc_limit/EP-04242015coffee-bags-6x4.jpg) I love you, but you're making me broke.Photo by Chelsea Kyle All of this is to say that my interest was piqued when I got a press release announcing a new line of IKEA coffee beans. The Swedes take their [coffee-and-pastry moments](https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/take-a-break-with-a-swedish-fika-article) seriously, and IKEA is nothing if not famous for the occasional cheap product that also happens to be sturdily made and well-designed. Perhaps the new beans fit this mold? ### The Epicurious daily newsletter Get the best recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and our favorite cookbooks delivered right to you, every day. This morning, at Epicurious headquarters, we found out. A full pot was made from IKEA's new [Påtår dark-roast beans](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70324242/). Unlike previous IKEA coffee beans, these new beans are organic. They are also [certified by UTZ](https://www.utz.org/what-we-offer/certification/), an organization that highlights products made sustainably and with fair working conditions, which puts the beans on ethical par with many of the New Wave Coffee brands. That said, we were mostly interested in the flavor. We found the Påtår dark roast to be uncommonly smooth for a dark roast (indeed, the IKEA page calls the beans "medium-dark," which seems more apt), and it struck a nice balance between rich, chocolate flavors and brighter fruit tones. (This, anyway, is my attempt at describing it like a true New Waver.) Basically, we were into it. I can personally attest to the fact that this coffee far exceeds most of the big brand beans you get at grocery stores. And when you compare the price of the IKEA coffee (\$4 for a little more than half a pound, or 50 cents/ounce) to those of some of the New Wave bags (\$1.16/ounce [here](http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/product/coffee/intelligentsia-house-blend), \$1.27/ounce [here](https://counterculturecoffee.com/store/coffee/big-trouble)), a magic thing happens: the IKEA coffee starts to taste even better.
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