Black & White Coffee Roasters vs Onyx Coffee Lab
Black & White Coffee Roasters and Onyx Coffee Lab represent two very different scales of specialty coffee operation. Black & White offers 7 coffees averaging $7.98 per 100g, while Onyx runs a 23-coffee lineup that averages $64.86 per 100g—over 8x the price. Both focus on traceable, high-quality beans, but they're playing entirely different games.
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Black & White Coffee Roasters
- Coffees tracked
- 20
- Avg price /100g
- US$8.93/100g
- Price range
- US$6.18/100g – US$32.00/100g
Onyx Coffee Lab
- Coffees tracked
- 6
- Avg price /100g
- US$39.25/100g
- Price range
- US$2.16/100g – US$188/100g
Top picks
Black & White Coffee Roasters
Black & White is for daily drinkers who want approachable specialty coffee with solid Latin American and East African offerings at prices that won't break the bank.
Onyx Coffee Lab
Onyx is for coffee enthusiasts chasing championship-level microlots and experimental processing, with a willingness to pay premium prices for ultra-rare beans.
Verdict
If you're building a daily coffee habit or exploring specialty for the first time, Black & White delivers quality at $7.65–$8.24 per 100g without the sticker shock. If you're deep into the specialty rabbit hole and want access to rare microlots, competition coffees, or ultra-experimental processing, Onyx's range (including some entry-level options around $10.57) gives you that ceiling. For most people, Black & White is the smarter daily driver; Onyx is where you go when you want to splurge or chase something truly unusual.
What they share
- Both source heavily from Colombia—it's a top origin for each roaster
- Both carry Ethiopian/East African coffees alongside their Latin American selections
- Both highlight specific producer names and processing methods (honey, washed, anaerobic, natural) in their coffee names
- Both focus on full traceability and single-origin offerings rather than blends (though Onyx does offer some blends)
Key differences
- Price gap is massive: Black & White ranges $7.65–$8.24 per 100g, while Onyx spans $10.57–$259.65 per 100g
- Scale and selection: Onyx offers more than 3x the coffee count (23 vs 7)
- Onyx emphasizes Rwanda and Burundi heavily (8 coffees combined), while Black & White leans into Honduras and Guatemala
- Black & White keeps pricing tight and consistent; Onyx's range suggests they offer everything from approachable options to competition-grade lots
- Onyx includes charity-driven offerings like their (PRODUCT)RED collaboration—more brand partnerships and experimental releases
Frequently asked questions
Is Black & White Coffee Roasters or Onyx Coffee Lab better?
If you're building a daily coffee habit or exploring specialty for the first time, Black & White delivers quality at $7.65–$8.24 per 100g without the sticker shock. If you're deep into the specialty rabbit hole and want access to rare microlots, competition coffees, or ultra-experimental processing, Onyx's range (including some entry-level options around $10.57) gives you that ceiling. For most people, Black & White is the smarter daily driver; Onyx is where you go when you want to splurge or chase something truly unusual.
What is the price difference between Black & White Coffee Roasters and Onyx Coffee Lab?
Black & White Coffee Roasters averages $8.93/100g across 20 coffees. Onyx Coffee Lab averages $39.25/100g across 6 coffees.
Which is cheaper, Black & White Coffee Roasters or Onyx Coffee Lab?
Black & White Coffee Roasters averages lower per-100g pricing. Cheapest individual coffees: Black & White Coffee Roasters from $6.18/100g, Onyx Coffee Lab from $2.16/100g.
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