Crew Favorites: The Coffees Our Crew Keeps Coming Back For

September is for celebrating the crew ...and apparently, our crew has excellent taste. ⚓☕

Every voyage has its trusted gear. The favorite winch. The lucky hat. The mug that somehow tastes better than every other mug aboard.

And, of course, the coffee you reach for again and again.

This September, we’re celebrating Crew Favorites at Skipper’s Remedy® ...the blends and brews that have earned a regular spot in our customers’ galley, dock box, kitchen cabinet, and cockpit coffee routine.

So grab your favorite mug, secure the French press, and let’s count down five coffees our crew keeps coming back for.

⚓ The Top 5 Crew Favorites

#1: Compass Rose Blend

A dependable favorite for sailors who like their coffee ready for whatever the day brings.

Compass Rose Blend is the kind of coffee that belongs aboard. Balanced, approachable, and versatile enough to become your everyday brew, it’s a natural choice whether you’re starting a workday, preparing for a day sail, or watching the sunrise from the cockpit.

Think of it as your coffee compass: wherever the day takes you, it points toward a good cup.

#2: Scallywag Blend

Mischievous by name. Seriously good by reputation.

Scallywag Blend brings together medium- and dark-roasted coffees for a medium-dark roast with rich cocoa, caramel, and vanilla character.

And apparently, we're not the only ones who have fallen for it.

“Perfect roast!”

Verified Buyer V. Myers shared:

“Skipper's Remedy Scallywag blend is my new addiction. I used to be a dark-roast girl, but this medium-dark roast has much better flavor & is now my daily grind. Sometimes I add a little of their Privateer Pumpkin Spice for a little fall vibe. Delicious!”

We couldn't have charted that course better ourselves.

And the idea of adding a little Privateer Pumpkin Spice for a fall-inspired twist? Consider that a perfectly legitimate act of coffee navigation.

#3: Black Pearl Blend

Dark. Bold. Smooth.

Black Pearl Blend is for the crew that likes to venture toward the darker side of the roast spectrum.

Its rich character makes it a reliable choice for mornings when subtlety has been left back at the dock. And if you're looking for a coffee that works beautifully as cold brew, Black Pearl has plenty of range. Perfect crema for espresso.

Because sometimes the forecast calls for sunshine, warm water, and coffee over ice.

We don't make the rules.

#4: Jibing Cold Brew

When the temperature rises, change your tack. Jibing Cold Brew was crafted specifically with cold brewing in mind, bringing together chocolate, toffee, and floral notes for a refreshing way to fuel warm-weather adventures.

It's especially handy aboard when a steaming mug doesn't exactly match the forecast.

Steep it overnight, pour it over ice, and you've got a smooth, refreshing brew ready for the next watch.

Cold brew tip: Our favorite starting point is a 1:8 coffee-to-water ratio. Let it steep for 12–24 hours, then dilute to taste.

#5: Windward Galley Blend

Some coffees feel like they were made for the galley.

Windward Galley Blend (available in single-use pods) is exactly that kind of brew ...an easygoing companion for breakfast aboard, afternoon coffee breaks, and those “one more cup before we head out” moments.

Because while the galley may be small, its responsibilities are mighty.
Coffee? Check.
Crew fed? Check.

Everyone still speaking to each other before breakfast? We'll call that a successful passage.

☕ Why Crew Favorites Matter

A bestseller tells us what people are buying. A crew favorite tells us what they're actually coming back for.

That's something we love about coffee. Everyone has a different route to their favorite cup. Some sailors want dark and bold. Others prefer a balanced medium roast. Some brew hot coffee before sunrise, while others keep cold brew within arm's reach all afternoon.

And sometimes, you find your favorite by accident.

Maybe it's the bag you grabbed for a weekend sail. 
Maybe it's the coffee someone brought aboard. 
Maybe a mischievous little blend named Scallywag Blend somehow becomes your daily grind.

We'll take that as a favorable wind.

🧭 Your Coffee. Your Course.

At Skipper's Remedy®, we're not here to tell you there's only one right way to enjoy coffee.

We're sailors. We know better than that.

We make specialty coffee and artisan tea for life at sea ...and for life everywhere the adventure takes you.

From dependable everyday blends to bold roasts, cold brew, single-origin coffees, and limited Navigator's Reserve discoveries, there's always another course to chart.

Your galley. Your crew. Your coffee. Your course.

And if you're still searching for your own crew favorite, September seems like a pretty good month to start exploring.

After all, running out of coffee is an avoidable navigational error. ⚓☕

Founded by a Sailor. Tested at Sea. Fueled by Wind & Coffee™.