Organic Earl Grey Supreme-fair Trade

inspired by the continental classic. bergamot citrus fruit oil is what gives earl grey its flowery and sweet citrus fragrance.

Organic Keemun Mao Feng-fair Trade

a reserve black tea made in the old style by artisans in qui man town, china, with a rich body and impeccable flavor balanced with notes of roasted sugar cane, chocolate, and wine.

Organic Masala Chai-fair Trade

a tradition-inspired, robust and aromatic chai blended with the finest spices and rich, certified organic black teas. contains organic black tea, organic rooibos, cardamom, ginger, cassia, fennel, star anise, black pepper, licorice root, and pimento berries.

Organic Classic Iced Tea-fair Trade

a hint of bergamot gives this refreshing brew a light and sweet flavor with a citrus fragrance.

Organic Darjeeling Muscatel 2nd Flush-fair Trade

the second ''flush, '' or harvest, of the year provides crisp teas with distinct, almost floral, aromas and hearty undertones of fruit, reminiscent of muscat wines.

Organic English Breakfast Pekoe-fair Trade

a dark, hearty tea with delicate, sweet, almost floral undertones. especially comforting with a touch of milk or cream, which brings out an aroma of buttered toast and honey.

Organic Lapsang Souchong Smoke & Mirrors

smoky and elegant, this is the favorite tea of detective sherlock holmes, as well as british royals throughout history. this tea is full bodied with a profound smokey scent and flavor. a perfect accompaniment to spicy foods, dark chocolate, or single-malt whiskey.

Organic Jasmine

this tea is infused with jasmine blossoms that are at their peak. it absorbs the fragrant essence of the flowers, making this tea sweet and aromatic.

Organic Green Jade-fair Trade

a great everyday tea with a buttery texture, fresh taste, and a clear, smooth finish. produced in hubei, china.

Organic Maghreb Mint-fair Trade

this handcrafted blend of green tea leaves and peppermint is a bit spicier than the typical moroccan mint blend, and is especially aromatic. contains cardamom, green tea, peppermint, ginger, licorice root, black pepper, fennel seed, and natural spice oils.

Organic Plum Oolong

pleasantly tart, naturally fruity and wonderfully aromatic. ingredients include: shizandra berries, hibiscus flowers, rosehips and sour plum essence.

Organic White Peony

this certified organic tea from china has a unique bamboo fragrance and subtle nutty taste with an enduring, sweet finish.

Michigan Strawberry

a nutty tea with a delicate touch and lots of antioxidants. real strawberries add the perfect bite of sweetness. picture the garden scents of michigan and the warmth of an early spring.

Organic Blueberry Rooibos-fair Trade

wild organic blueberries and shizandra berries, african rooibos, and a touch of hibiscus make this sweet/tart fruity tea absolutely irresistible and caffeine-free.

Organic Earl Grey Rooibos-fair Trade

like the earl grey you love, but just a little bit more. our caffeine-free version is slightly sweet and incredibly smooth, with a deep red color and hints of fruity bergamot.

Organic Peppermint Rooibos-fair Trade

this light peppermint infusion, with antioxidant-rich rooibos and mild citrus notes, soothes and refreshes, without caffeine.

East Indian Lemongrass Rooibos

a tart and refreshing blend of lemongrass and lemon peel, green rooibos, myrtle, & a bit of calendula. this full bodied brew will cleanse your palate, quench your thirst and satisy your craving for something just a little bit sweet.

Organic Golden Blossoms

reminiscent of honey and fruit, chamomile blossoms have an exquisite flavor and fragrance. many cultures of the world cherish chamomile for its calming and digestive properties. rishi's chamomile is bright, clean, and aromatic.

Organic Scarlet

a refreshing fruit infusion with a bright, tart and fruity flavor. ingredients include: dehydrated fruits, rosehips, hibiscus sepals, and lemongrass.

The Fire

sweet, spicy and energizing. awakens and invigorates without a trace of caffeine. contains: vietnamese cassia bark, ginger root, panax red ginseng root, star anise, szechuan peppercorn, orange peel and chinese licorice root.

El Salvador Santa Rita Natural Bourbon

this natural-processed coffee from the salaverria family’s santa rita farm is pleasingly well-balanced and refreshing. the sweet, lightly syrupy body and dry cocoa notes combine perfectly with predominant complex fruitiness of juicy ripe red berry, apple and citrus acidity. a strikingly admirable cup to savor.

Aroma Borealis

available october to february, this complex and colorful blend of coffees from the pacific and south and central america is the perfect defense against michigan’s winter weather. aroma borealis is a warming brew with a mouth-watering aroma and a rich, full body. vaguely sweet and spicy, it has a low but snappy acidity and subtle hints of chocolate.

Sumatra Lintong

this wildly pleasant coffee, grown and processed in the north sumatran district of lintongnihuta, presents us with a refreshing and intriguing perspective on sumatran coffee. the local method of coffee processing, referred to as “giling basah, ” lends to the classic indonesian cup profile. along with that we find a bright lemon acidity and delicate body. a mild sweetness is accented with notes of cedar, cinnamon, and maple syrup throughout the cup.

Mocha-java

the world’s most famous blend of coffee, this ancient recipe combines the sharp acidity and fruitiness of a yemen coffee with the heavy-bodied spiciness of indonesian beans. the resulting brew is full and smooth, well-balanced and complex with hints of berries, dark chocolate, and spice.

Pagoda Blend

a pagoda is a tiered structure with eaves on each level. in the far east, pagodas are built as temples or memorials to loved ones. this blend of central american and indonesian coffees was created as a tribute to the practice of presence, contemplation and remembrance. it is crisp and straight-forward, medium bodied with caramel notes and a bright, clean finish. cheers to life’s simple joys!

House Espresso

our espresso is medium bodied, robust and pleasantly bitter. with high and low flavor notes, it is more complex and slightly less intense than our other dark roasts. this dark blend stands out whether in a latte or as a drip coffee.

Italian Roast

one of the darkest of all our coffees, our italian roast is a select blend of beans from south & central america. this medium bodied brew has an intense, bittersweet flavor with almost no acidity.

Midnight Oil Roast

this is our darkest roast ever- roasted until it almost catches fire. smooth, smokey, hearty & bold. the perfect brew for getting through your daily grind or for staying up late, burning the midnight oil.

Herm's Handball Blend

at water street coffee joint, we are committed to our values of quality, creativity, coffee, community and handball? handball is one of the best conditioning sports, great for kids since it develops both sides of the brain and body. in support of the united states handball association, we’ve created a bright, flavorful brew that really packs a wallop! and for each bag of herm’s handball blend sold, we’ll donate $2 to the usha. how did herm’s handball blend get its name?

Fair Trade Organic Espresso Chiaro

free-spirited and playful, our fair trade organic espresso chiaro is true to the light-roasted espresso tradition of northern italy. but don’t let the “light” roast fool you: this bright and charming blend makes an immediate impression. fair trade certified and certified organic, the full-bodied, bittersweet brew holds a surprising complexity, with a subtle tanginess enhanced by deeper notes of berry and vanilla.

West Coast Breakfast Blend

perfect with a light morning meal, our breakfast blend is full-bodied, complex and bright. a blend of indonesian and central american coffees, this brew has chocolate undertones and a sweet, invigorating aroma.

Fair Trade Organic French Roast

this roast has a light, creamy body with a smooth, bittersweet flavor and an almost imperceptible acidity. a blend of fair trade certified and certified organic beans from south and central america, it is surprisingly mild for a dark roast. it is the best of both worlds light and full.

Aroma Borealis

available october to february, this complex and colorful blend of coffees from the pacific and south and central america is the perfect defense against michigan’s winter weather. aroma borealis is a warming brew with a mouth-watering aroma and a rich, full body. vaguely sweet and spicy, it has a low but snappy acidity and subtle hints of chocolate.

Fair Trade Organic Espresso Chiaro

free-spirited and playful, our fair trade organic espresso chiaro is true to the light-roasted espresso tradition of northern italy. but don’t let the “light” roast fool you: this bright and charming blend makes an immediate impression. fair trade certified and certified organic, the full-bodied, bittersweet brew holds a surprising complexity, with a subtle tanginess enhanced by deeper notes of berry and vanilla.

Fair Trade Organic French Roast

this roast has a light, creamy body with a smooth, bittersweet flavor and an almost imperceptible acidity. a blend of fair trade certified and certified organic beans from south and central america, it is surprisingly mild for a dark roast. it is the best of both worlds light and full.

Fair Trade Organic Mountain Water Decaffeinated Mexico

this medium bodied brew has a fragrant aroma, light to medium acidity and is wonderfully sweet when roasted dark. the mountain water decaffeination process removes caffeine without the use of chemicals. it is also fair trade certified, certified organic and shade grown.

Fair Trade Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Nura Korate

the nura korate cooperative of sidamo is 1 of 3 farm cooperatives in ethiopia that produce, harvest, and process coffee. the majority of coffee farmers in ethiopia are smallholders of plots of land called “coffee gardens, ” helping to establish sustainability throughout the country. this coffee will display a mild tea-like body, with notes of peach and nectarine.

Fair Trade Organic Mexico Oaxaca

this medium bodied coffee is grown by ejidos (small family run cooperatives) on farms of two to ten acres in the mountains of the chiapas state in southern mexico, near the border with guatemala. delicate aroma, balanced acidity hinting of orange, and milk chocolate notes round out the wonderfully sweet cup. it is certified organic and fair trade certified.

Fair Trade Organic Sumatra Gayo Linge

the earthy mustiness of a true indonesia coffee is a result from the wet-hulled process used, locally called “giling basah”. this gayo gives you a clean representation of a sumatran coffee, as the earthy notes are downplayed with a slightly more pronounced acidity, featuring orange zest and berry tones, with a touch of milk chocolate, soft melon flavors and a sweet vanilla aroma.

Fair Trade Organic Espresso Chiaro

free-spirited and playful, our fair trade organic espresso chiaro is true to the light-roasted espresso tradition of northern italy. but don’t let the “light” roast fool you: this bright and charming blend makes an immediate impression. fair trade certified and certified organic, the full-bodied, bittersweet brew holds a surprising complexity, with a subtle tanginess enhanced by deeper notes of berry and vanilla.

Fair Trade Organic French Roast

this roast has a light, creamy body with a smooth, bittersweet flavor and an almost imperceptible acidity. a blend of fair trade certified and certified organic beans from south and central america, it is surprisingly mild for a dark roast. it is the best of both worlds light and full.

House Espresso

our espresso is medium bodied, robust and pleasantly bitter. with high and low flavor notes, it is more complex and slightly less intense than our other dark roasts. this dark blend stands out whether in a latte or as a drip coffee.

Italian Roast

one of the darkest of all our coffees, our italian roast is a select blend of beans from south & central america. this medium bodied brew has an intense, bittersweet flavor with almost no acidity.

Midnight Oil Roast

this is our darkest roast ever- roasted until it almost catches fire. smooth, smokey, hearty & bold. the perfect brew for getting through your daily grind or for staying up late, burning the midnight oil.

Sumatra Mandheling

grown by the mandheling tribe of west-central sumatra, indonesia, near the port of padang, this coffee has a heavy, concentrated body, very low acidity, and a rich flavor with hints of dark chocolate. from its rich, sweet aroma to its earthy finish, this brew is deliciously complex.

Sulawesi Toraja

many consider this coffee, grown in the mountainous area near the center of the island of sulawesi, in the malay archipelago, to be one of the finest in the world. similar to sumatran, complex and heavy bodied with a dry, spicy flavor, sulawesi is rich and vibrant.

Fair Trade Organic Sumatra Gayo Linge

the earthy mustiness of a true indonesia coffee is a result from the wet-hulled process used, locally called “giling basah”. this gayo gives you a clean representation of a sumatran coffee, as the earthy notes are downplayed with a slightly more pronounced acidity, featuring orange zest and berry tones, with a touch of milk chocolate, soft melon flavors and a sweet vanilla aroma.

El Salvador Santa Rita Natural Bourbon

this natural-processed coffee from the salaverria family’s santa rita farm is pleasingly well-balanced and refreshing. the sweet, lightly syrupy body and dry cocoa notes combine perfectly with predominant complex fruitiness of juicy ripe red berry, apple and citrus acidity. a strikingly admirable cup to savor.

Colombia Excelso

colombian coffee is known for its light body and mild flavor. this coffee exemplifies that reputation. enjoy a classic cup, well-balanced and sweet, hinting at molasses and white grapefruit.

Kenya Aa Blend

kenya produces fantastic coffee, especially when it is graded aa, meaning it’s the highest quality bean kenya grows. this blend of kenyan and other east african coffees has a solid body and bright acidity. it is clean and sharp with a smooth, winey taste and a fragrant, floral aroma.

Guatemala Antigua Panchoy

guatemala is the source of some of the world’s best coffees with that from the basin surrounding the scenic city of antigua being the most distinguished. the complex profile is aromatic, spicy and acidic, but perfectly balanced with a soft, mild flavor, heavy body and chocolate overtones.

Costa Rica Tarrazu La Pastora

grown in the countryside surrounding the capitol city of san jose, costa rican tarrazu is a classically complete brew, medium bodied and richly acidic with a sweetly smooth, mild flavor and wonderful aroma. often compared to a good burgundy, this coffee is rich, bright and hearty.

Fair Trade Organic Mexico Oaxaca

this medium bodied coffee is grown by ejidos (small family run cooperatives) on farms of two to ten acres in the mountains of the chiapas state in southern mexico, near the border with guatemala. delicate aroma, balanced acidity hinting of orange, and milk chocolate notes round out the wonderfully sweet cup. it is certified organic and fair trade certified.

Burundi Kayanza Bourbon

burundi, an up-and-coming coffee origin in africa, is landlocked between rwanda, congo, and tanzania. recent developments in their coffee system allow for specific lots to be marketed based on quality (as opposed to the old “mix it all in together” way). the bourbon varietal is a nice and balanced wow cup, here showing off pink grapefruit acidity, creamy body and a short, tart and refreshing finish.

Fair Trade Organic Ethiopia Sidamo Nura Korate

the nura korate cooperative of sidamo is 1 of 3 farm cooperatives in ethiopia that produce, harvest, and process coffee. the majority of coffee farmers in ethiopia are smallholders of plots of land called “coffee gardens, ” helping to establish sustainability throughout the country. this coffee will display a mild tea-like body, with notes of peach and nectarine.

Rwanda A Caferwa

rwanda has some of the best coffee growing conditions in the world. however, coffee production has halved, falling below tea as the country’s main export, since the genocide of the titsutis and hutu political moderates in 1994. cooperatives have been key in putting the country and its coffee industry back together. this is a superbly well-balanced, mild cup. a touch of fruit and nuts in a clean, medium bodied brew with a nutty and floral boquet.

Tanzanian Peaberry Kusini

this coffee has a tangy sparkle, medium body, and a crisp, sweet, fruity flavor. a family run business of ten brothers searched the northwestern part of tanzania for the best coffee, and found these beans, purchased in the kigoma region from the chegga tribe. the smaller coffee beans, called peaberries, are said to produce a more intensely flavored brew.

Sumatra Lintong

this wildly pleasant coffee, grown and processed in the north sumatran district of lintongnihuta, presents us with a refreshing and intriguing perspective on sumatran coffee. the local method of coffee processing, referred to as “giling basah, ” lends to the classic indonesian cup profile. along with that we find a bright lemon acidity and delicate body. a mild sweetness is accented with notes of cedar, cinnamon, and maple syrup throughout the cup.

Herm's Handball Blend

at water street coffee joint, we are committed to our values of quality, creativity, coffee, community and handball? handball is one of the best conditioning sports, great for kids since it develops both sides of the brain and body. in support of the united states handball association, we’ve created a bright, flavorful brew that really packs a wallop! and for each bag of herm’s handball blend sold, we’ll donate $2 to the usha. how did herm’s handball blend get its name?

Mocha-java

the world’s most famous blend of coffee, this ancient recipe combines the sharp acidity and fruitiness of a yemen coffee with the heavy-bodied spiciness of indonesian beans. the resulting brew is full and smooth, well-balanced and complex with hints of berries, dark chocolate, and spice.

Pagoda Blend

a pagoda is a tiered structure with eaves on each level. in the far east, pagodas are built as temples or memorials to loved ones. this blend of central american and indonesian coffees was created as a tribute to the practice of presence, contemplation and remembrance. it is crisp and straight-forward, medium bodied with caramel notes and a bright, clean finish. cheers to life’s simple joys!

West Coast Breakfast Blend

perfect with a light morning meal, our breakfast blend is full-bodied, complex and bright. a blend of indonesian and central american coffees, this brew has chocolate undertones and a sweet, invigorating aroma.

Half-caffeinated French Roast

sometimes, it’s all about balance. this blend of regular and decaffeinated coffees from indonesia and south and central america has a light, creamy body with smooth, bittersweet flavor, and almost imperceptible acidity. the smoothness of this brew gives it a universal appeal, and with half the caffeine of our regular brews, it’s perfect for those days when you need a little pick-me-up.

Mountain Water Decaffeinated French Roast

the darkest of our decaffeinated coffees, this blend of indonesian, south and central american beans is light-bodied with a very mild acidity and a smooth, bittersweet flavor. if you love dark coffee but could do without the caffeine, this brew is for you. don’t be afraid to serve it to friends who prefer a lighter roast; the surprising smoothness of this brew gives it a universal appeal.

Mountain Water Decaffeinated Sumatra

this medium-bodied brew has low acidity and a rich, earthy flavor with hints of chocolate. the mountain water decaffeination process removes caffeine without the use of chemicals. the resulting brew is complex, full-flavored, and decaffeinated, too.

Fair Trade Organic Mountain Water Decaffeinated Mexico

this medium bodied brew has a fragrant aroma, light to medium acidity and is wonderfully sweet when roasted dark. the mountain water decaffeination process removes caffeine without the use of chemicals. it is also fair trade certified, certified organic and shade grown.

Half-caffeinated French Roast

sometimes, it’s all about balance. this blend of regular and decaffeinated coffees from indonesia and south and central america has a light, creamy body with smooth, bittersweet flavor, and almost imperceptible acidity. the smoothness of this brew gives it a universal appeal, and with half the caffeine of our regular brews, it’s perfect for those days when you need a little pick-me-up.

Mountain Water Decaffeinated Colombia

rich and well-balanced, colombian coffee is noted for its delicate body and slightly sweet flavor. the mountain water process removes the caffeine without the use of chemicals. try this bright american classic and see why it’s one of our most popular brews.

Decaffeinated Colombia

colombian coffee is known for its light body and mild flavor. vanilla and sweet citrus flavors compliment the balanced, clean sweetness. enjoy a classic cup without the caffeine.