Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Read through our FAQs
How fresh is your coffee?
Every bag of ARDITO is roasted in small batches and shipped within days of roasting. You’ll find the roast date printed on every bag because freshness isn’t a detail, it’s the foundation. Coffee is at its best between 7 and 21 days post-roast. After that, oxidation gradually flattens the flavor. This is why we roast to order and ship direct, so your coffee arrives in that peak window.
Where is your coffee sourced?
We work with a trusted network of growers, large and small, who share our commitment to quality and care. Our beans come from farms that prioritize sustainable practices and consistent harvests. Great coffee starts long before the roast. It starts at the source. You can read more on our sourcing standards page.
Is your coffee mold-free and lab-tested?
No, not by our roastery. We only purchase green coffee beans from trusted importers who have high quality assurance programs in place to ensure beans are sourced and stored in optimal conditions before shipped to our roastery.
What roast levels do you offer?
We offer a range of roast levels, from light and nuanced to medium and balanced to dark and full-bodied. Each roast is developed to highlight the natural character of the bean, not to mask it. If you’re unsure where to start, our medium roasts are a great introduction to what ARDITO does best. Browse the full lineup.
Whole bean or ground, which should I choose?
We always recommend whole bean. Coffee begins losing complexity within minutes of grinding, so grinding just before brewing makes a noticeable difference in the cup. That said, we offer pre-ground options for convenience. Just let us know your brew method and we’ll grind accordingly. Check our brew guide for grind recommendations by method.
What grind sizes are available?
We recommend buying whole bean and grinding to your preferred brew type. Our pre-ground coffee is ground to a medium to medium-fine setting, best suited for drip brewing.
How should I store my coffee?
Store your coffee in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, and moisture, ideally in an airtight container. A pantry or cabinet works well. We don’t recommend the freezer for everyday coffee, as repeated temperature changes can introduce condensation and dull the flavor. Use within 4 to 6 weeks of the roast date for the best results.
What is the best coffee for espresso?
For espresso, you want a coffee with enough body and sweetness to hold up through extraction and cut through milk if you’re making lattes or cappuccinos. Our NERO delivers bold intensity with notes of dark chocolate, molasses, cedar, and toasted walnut. Our VELOCITÀ is specifically crafted for milk-based espresso drinks, sweet, balanced, and smooth. Both are excellent starting points. Shop espresso coffee.
Is your coffee organic?
Our Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa is Grade 1 certified organic, grown by more than 760 smallholder farmers in the Gedeb region at 1,950 to 2,200 meters above sea level. Every ARDITO coffee is also third-party lab-tested for mold, mycotoxins, and heavy metals, so you know exactly what’s in your cup.
Ordering & Shipping
Do you offer subscriptions?
Yes. A subscription is the simplest way to make sure you never run out of fresh coffee. Choose your roast, grind, and frequency, and we’ll handle the rest. Subscribers also get priority access to new releases and seasonal offerings. You can pause, skip, or cancel anytime. Learn more about our coffee subscription.
How long does shipping take?
Orders are typically roasted, packed, and shipped within 2 to 4 business days. Most domestic orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days of shipping. You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order is on its way. Local to Metro Detroit? It often arrives even faster.
Do you deliver to my area?
Yes. We ship fresh-roasted coffee nationwide from our roastery in Dearborn, Michigan. Every batch is roasted to order so your coffee ships at peak freshness wherever you are in the country.
What if there’s an issue with my order?
We stand behind every bag we send. If something isn’t right, whether it’s a shipping issue, a quality concern, or anything else, email us at help@arditocoffeeroasters.com and we’ll make it right. You can also review our return policy for full details.
Our Approach
Why buy from a local coffee roaster?
Local roasters roast more frequently, ship faster, and are accountable to their community in ways national brands aren’t. When you buy from ARDITO, you’re getting coffee that was roasted recently, not sitting in a warehouse for months. You also get transparency about sourcing, roast dates, and quality standards that mass-market brands rarely provide.
Do you roast to order?
Yes. We roast in small batches and fulfill orders as they come in, which means your coffee is roasted close to the time it ships. Freshness isn’t a feature we added. It’s the reason ARDITO exists.
How do you approach sustainability?
Sustainability is something we think about at every step, from the farms we partner with, to our packaging choices, to how we manage waste in our roasting process. As a small operation, we can be intentional about the decisions we make. We’re always looking for ways to do better and are transparent about where we are on that journey.
Do you have a physical store I can visit?
No. ARDITO is an online-only roastery with no brick-and-mortar storefront. We roast in Dearborn, Michigan and ship nationwide. You can meet us in person at local events such as the Plymouth Fall Festival.