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Coffee lovers are obsessed with these new summer releases from Sightglass

These new summer blends from Sightglass Coffee worth trying

By Emily Caldwell Jun 19, 2026 7:09 AM

Summer Solstice — Sightglass Coffee

Founded in San Francisco in 2009, Sightglass Coffee is a cult-favorite roaster based in San Francisco that’s on the rise amongst coffee lovers. Just named one of Chowhound’s Top 15 Coffee Roasters in America, coffee lovers are obsessed with the newest summer releases, perfect for enjoying in any form. Whether you like it iced, hot, or black, these summer brews are worth a try for a change-up to your morning coffee ritual.

The first of the newest blends is the Sightglass Summer Solstice blend, a limited seasonal blend crafted for long days and golden light. A time when we seek carefree adventures, experience these moments with a radiantly refreshing cup. Each cup has flavors of nectarine, blackberry, and honeysuckle, making the perfect compliment for the warmer season (priced at $25 per bag).

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Also joining the new summer roasts is Sightglass Coffee’s Women in Coffee Series: Peru roast, featuring tasting notes of Persimmon, Cocoa Nib, and Nouga. This blend is produced entirely by women famers at origin — growers whose expertise, stewardship, and labor shape every aspect of the harvest. In addition to these new blends, Sightglass also offers two instant coffees that are the perfect companion to enjoying great coffee on the go during summer travel.

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Grizzly Peak, $19.13: a first for Sightglass, this is the brand’s inaugural Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee. ROC goes beyond organic: it’s a standard built around restoring soil health, supporting biodiversity, and treating farming as a system that gives back more than it takes. The blend features notes of Pear, Cara Cara Orange, Hazelnut.

As someone who covers and tries a lot of different coffee brands, I know how hard it can be to give new brands a chance. Every roast I’ve tried from Sightglass is always impressive, so I’m sure these new summer brews will stay right on tune. I’m especially intrigued to try the Summer Solstice blend with hints of blackberry and nectarine. As more brands like Sightglass begin to focus on regenerative agriculture practices, I think this brand will continue to remain a frontrunner in the industry.

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