What Trade Coffee Sends You Each Month
Trade is a coffee subscription service that ships freshly roasted beans to your door on a schedule you choose. You pick a delivery frequency — weekly, every two weeks, monthly, or custom intervals — and Trade sources beans from independent roasters across the United States. Each shipment typically includes one or two bags depending on your plan, and you can change your roaster preferences, pause, or cancel anytime without penalty.
The service works by matching you with roasters based on your taste profile. When you sign up, you answer questions about your coffee preferences — whether you like light or dark roasts, single-origin or blended beans, and flavor notes you enjoy. Trade then recommends roasters from its network and sends their beans on your chosen schedule. You receive the same roaster for multiple shipments unless you request a change, which you can do through your account dashboard before each shipment ships.
Key Takeaways
- Trade charges between $5.95 and $12.95 per bag depending on which roaster you're matched with, plus a flat shipping fee that varies by location and order size.
- You choose your delivery frequency — weekly, biweekly, monthly, or custom — and can change or pause your subscription through your online account without cancellation fees.
- The service sources from independent roasters only, not major commercial brands, so the specific beans and roasters available change based on Trade's current partnerships.
- Your first shipment typically arrives within five to seven business days of signup, and subsequent shipments follow your chosen schedule.
Pricing and Shipping Costs
Trade does not charge a membership fee. Instead, you pay per bag of coffee plus shipping. Individual bag prices range from $5.95 to $12.95 depending on which roaster you're matched with — roasters set their own prices within Trade's network. Shipping costs vary by your location and the weight of your order; Trade shows you the exact shipping fee before you confirm your first purchase.
If you order multiple bags in a single shipment, shipping is calculated once for the entire order rather than per bag. For example, if you choose a biweekly delivery and select two bags per shipment, you pay for both bags plus one shipping charge every two weeks. You can adjust the number of bags in your subscription at any time through your account settings, and the price will update to reflect the new shipping cost.
How to Start and Manage Your Subscription
To begin, you visit Trade's website and answer a short questionnaire about your coffee preferences — roast level, flavor profile, and brewing method. Trade then shows you three roaster recommendations based on your answers. You select one roaster to start with, choose your delivery frequency, and enter your payment information. Your first order ships within one to two business days in most cases.
Once your subscription is active, you manage it through your online account. Before each scheduled shipment, you receive an email notification. You can change your roaster, adjust the number of bags, skip a delivery, or pause your subscription entirely from that email or your account dashboard. Changes made before the shipment processes will apply to that delivery; changes made after processing will apply to the next scheduled shipment. There are no fees or penalties for pausing or canceling.
What Roasters Are Available and How Selection Works
Trade partners with independent specialty roasters — small and mid-sized coffee companies that roast their own beans. The specific roasters available change over time as Trade's partnerships evolve. When you sign up, Trade shows you three roasters matched to your preferences from its current network. You are not locked into that roaster; you can request a different one before any shipment ships.
Each roaster offers one or two signature blends or single-origin coffees through Trade. The beans, origin, roast date, and tasting notes are listed in your account before shipment. If you want to know more about a roaster's full selection or background, Trade includes a link to the roaster's own website with each shipment. This means the specific beans you receive depend on what that roaster is currently producing and what Trade has negotiated to offer through the subscription service.
Shipping Timeline and Delivery
Your first shipment typically arrives five to seven business days after you place your order, though this varies by location and carrier. Trade uses USPS, UPS, or FedEx depending on your address. You receive a tracking number via email once your order ships, usually within one to two business days of signup.
Subsequent shipments follow your chosen schedule. If you select monthly delivery, your next shipment ships approximately 30 days after your previous one. If you choose weekly delivery, a new shipment ships every seven days. The exact ship date may shift by one or two days depending on weekends and holidays, but Trade notifies you by email before each shipment leaves the roaster.
Pausing, Changing, and Canceling Your Subscription
You can pause your subscription for any length of time without losing your account or paying fees. To pause, log into your account and select "pause subscription" — you can set an end date for the pause, and your subscription will automatically resume on that date. You can also pause indefinitely and resume whenever you choose by logging back in.
To change your roaster, log in before your shipment ships and select a new roaster from Trade's current network. To cancel entirely, go to your account settings and select "cancel subscription." Your account closes, but you can sign up again later if you change your mind. Trade does not charge cancellation fees or require you to complete a minimum number of shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change how often I receive shipments?
Yes. Log into your account and update your delivery frequency anytime. If you change it before your next shipment ships, the new frequency applies to that shipment. If you change it after processing, it takes effect with the following shipment. There is no fee to change your frequency.
What if I don't like the roaster I'm matched with?
You can request a different roaster before any shipment ships. Log into your account, select "change roaster," and Trade shows you other available roasters matched to your preferences. The new roaster applies to your next shipment.
Do I have to buy a certain amount each month?
No. You choose how many bags per shipment — typically one or two — and how often you receive them. You can order a single bag monthly, or multiple bags weekly. You can also pause or skip individual shipments without penalty.
What if my coffee arrives damaged or stale?
Contact Trade's customer service with a photo of the damage or the roast date on the bag. Trade typically replaces damaged shipments or issues a refund. Roast dates are printed on every bag so you can verify freshness when it arrives.
Is there a way to try Trade before committing to a subscription?
Trade does not offer a trial period, but you can cancel after your first shipment if you decide the service is not for you. Since there are no cancellation fees, your only cost is the first order — the bag price plus shipping.