COMPARISON · READ 28 SEP 2026
WOLFMILK VS TRADE COFFEE
Trade is a marketplace. Wolfmilk is a roaster. That one difference explains everything else on this page.
The short version
Trade partners with more than fifty independent roasters and matches you to their coffees with a quiz. Every bag ships from whichever roaster made it, roasted to order and shipped within 48 hours of roasting. It is a good way to taste a lot of roasters. Wolfmilk is the opposite bet: three roasts from one roaster, roasted every Wednesday, the date written on the bag by hand, and the same coffee next month if you liked it this month.
Side by side
| Category | Wolfmilk | Trade Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Who roasts it | We do. US orders roasted in Charlotte, North Carolina. | 50+ partner roasters; Trade does not roast. |
| Roast day | Wednesdays, every week. | Varies by partner roaster. |
| Roast date on the bag | Yes, written by hand on every bag. | Depends on the partner roaster; not a Trade guarantee. |
| Roast-to-ship | Ships the same week it is roasted. | Roasted to order, shipped within 48 hours of roasting. |
| Choice | Medium, Dark, Light. Single origin. | 500+ coffees, blends and single origins, quiz-matched, swap anytime. |
| Standard bag | 12 oz, $19.99. 2 lb, $47.98, ships free. | 10.9 oz, $21.99 standard tier; a $16.99 tier exists. |
| Subscription cadence | Every two weeks, monthly, or every six weeks at checkout; change it any time from your account afterwards. | Every two weeks by default; adjustable from the dashboard after the first delivery. |
| Skip, pause, cancel | From your account, anytime. | Pause up to six weeks, cancel anytime. |
| First order | No discount. The date on the bag is the offer. | First bag free with the Discovery Trial, free shipping. |
| Ships to | US, Canada, EU, UK. | US only. |
Pick Trade Coffee if
- You want to try a different roaster every time.
- You want a quiz to choose for you and a free first bag.
- You like blends and rotation more than consistency.
Pick Wolfmilk if
- You want to know exactly who roasted it and when. Turn the bag over.
- You found a roast you like and want the same one next month.
- You are in Canada, the EU or the UK. Trade does not ship there.
- You drink it black. Our Medium and Dark are built for that.
Questions
Does Trade Coffee roast its own coffee?
No. Trade partners with more than fifty independent roasters and ships each bag from the roaster that made it. Wolfmilk roasts its own coffee.
Does Trade put a roast date on the bag?
It depends on the partner roaster. Most stamp one. Wolfmilk writes the roast date on every bag by hand.
Which is cheaper?
Per ounce, Wolfmilk's 12 oz at $19.99 is cheaper than Trade's 10.9 oz standard tier at $21.99. Trade also sells a $16.99 tier and gives the first bag free.
Does Trade ship to Canada or the UK?
No, Trade ships within the United States only. Wolfmilk ships to the US, Canada, the EU and the UK.
Try the one most people start with: Medium Roast, 12 oz. The full spec sheet is on the facts page.
Prices and terms were read on 28 September 2026 from each company's own website and change without notice. Wolfmilk has no relationship with any company named here.