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Award-winning as both drip coffee and espresso, The Upsetter gives you two good reasons to try it. This light roast blend from Thanksgiving Coffee Company combines sweet, nutty Nicaraguan coffee, spicy notes from Sumatra, and fruit-forward Ethiopian beans. It was created for espresso, but it doesn't need an espresso machine to make its point.
Two awards, two ways to brew
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2019 Good Food Award: The Upsetter won as a drip coffee after competing against 170 other coffees in a double-blind taste test.
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2025 Golden Bean Awards, Bronze Medal: The blend earned bronze as an espresso, adding espresso recognition to its earlier drip-coffee win.
That's what makes the award story useful when choosing a coffee: this blend has been recognized in both brewing styles. Try it with your everyday drip setup, then explore it as espresso if you have the equipment.
What does The Upsetter taste like?
Each origin brings something different. Nicaragua contributes sweetness and nutty character, Sumatra adds spice, and Ethiopia brings fruit-forward qualities. Together, they give you a blend with more to explore than a single dominant flavor.
Those are tasting descriptions, not added nuts, spices, or fruit. Start by tasting the coffee on its own, then make the cup your own with milk or sweetener if that's how you enjoy it.
The story behind the name
The Upsetter is named after Lee “Scratch” Perry, the Jamaican record producer known by the same name. His unusual remixes and use of eight-track analog recording created distinctive, unexpected sounds. That creative spirit is a fitting namesake for a blend that brings three different coffee origins together.
The details
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Roast: Light.
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Blend origins: Nicaragua, Sumatra, and Ethiopia.
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Flavor profile: Sweet and nutty, with spice and fruit-forward notes.
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Brewing options: Originally developed for espresso; also award-winning as drip coffee.
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Bag sizes: 12 oz or 5 lb.
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Grind options: Whole Bean, Auto Drip, French Press, Espresso, or Turkish.
Choose your grind
Choose Whole Bean if you grind at home and want to adjust the grind for your setup. For a drip coffee maker, choose Auto Drip. For an espresso machine, choose Espresso if you need it ground, or Whole Bean with an espresso-capable grinder for more control over dialing in. French Press and Turkish options are also available.
New to the blend? Start with the 12 oz bag and a recipe you know. Keep your brewing method consistent while you get to know the sweetness, spice, and fruit. If it becomes a regular favorite, the 5 lb bag gives you a larger option. The awards are a reason to try it; your cup is the reason to keep brewing it.
