'Tis the Season 2026

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A wistful coffee calling back to the world's first blend, Mocha Java

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The Holidays are a Time of Nostalgia

14 years running, this annual holiday release has become a source of nostalgia itself, and we are honored to be a part of so many traditions through the years. 

The holidays are about memories old and new, and what better way to ring them in than with a blend composed of wistful, classic coffees. This mix of a dry-processed lot from Ethiopia and a wet-hulled offering from Sumatra calls back to the original coffee blend, Mocha Java.

This year's Ethiopian component is a dry-processed coffee from the Sasaba washing station. As always, it lends the blend its rich, deep fruitiness. Back in the blend is an old favorite from Sumatra, Mutu Batak. Here the coffees are processed in the "wet hulled" method that has made Sumatra famous for its flavor profile.

Together, these coffees create our version of one of the world's original coffee blends, Mocha Java. 

Coffees: Sumatra Mutu Batak + Ethiopia Sasaba Natural

Processing: Blend of wet hulled and natural

'Tis the Season 2026

'Tis the Season 2026

$20.00
A hand holds a white postcard from Kaldi's Coffee Company over a white product box on a wooden table, with a coffee cup, gold bow, and plaid blanket in the background.

A New Way to Connect through Coffee


This year's 'Tis the Season design doubles as a holiday postcard, giving you another way to connect over coffee this holiday season. Get a stamp, write a holiday message, and spread some holiday cheer.

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE


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12oz bag of 'Tis the Season holiday coffee blend

CUPS PER BAG SIZE

Freshness Tip: Choose the size that you'll drink within 3 to 4 weeks

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10 OUNCE

~16 cups

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2 POUND

~48 cups

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5 POUND

~121 cups

Customer Reviews: 'Tis the Season 2026

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 customer reviews.

100% of reviewers recommend this product.

Have to have Kaldi’s...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Have to have Kaldi’s Christmas blend each year. Our whole family loves it!

Reviewed by Carol K. on December 20, 2025

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Another reason to ❤️ this time of year!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Looking forward to sharing ‘Tis the season” with family and friends during the Holiday Season.

Reviewed by Timothy M. on December 9, 2025

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Holiday cup that tastes good

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed this seasonal coffee and will likely buy again.

Reviewed by Sonya W. on December 8, 2025

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Holiday caffeine

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Very fragrant and good medium without bitter and acidic taste

Reviewed by Ann K. on December 8, 2025

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Holiday Blend

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome blend- a must for the holidays!

Reviewed by Nancy B. on December 6, 2025

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An annual treat for...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

An annual treat for the holidays! Well done with hint of chocolate and fruit.

Reviewed by Dennis N. on December 6, 2025

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Buy every year!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Bought 3 while on sale. Had to buy a few more it is so good!

Reviewed by Kathy H. on December 6, 2025

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Smooth and tasty

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Flavors are some of my favorite.

Reviewed by Amy T. on November 18, 2025

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FAQ


  • When you place an order from us, our highest priority is sending you the freshest coffee possible. You deserve it, and frankly so do our world class coffee producers and their coffees.

    Read our blog on the benefits of fresh roasted coffee to learn more. 

    • If you order on Monday - Thursday before 3:00pm CST, your order will ship out the next business day.
    • If you order on Monday - Thursday after 3:00pm CST, your order will ship out the day following the next business day. (ex: orders placed at 4:00pm CST on a Monday will ship on Wednesday).
    • If you order Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, at any time, your order will ship out on Monday, barring holidays. 
  • We offer three different grind sizes on the vast majority of our coffee offerings: drip, espresso, and French press.

    • Use drip grind if you plan on making your coffee using a coffee machine, in a pour over brewer, or if you want to try a newer way to make your trusty French press.
    • Use espresso grind if you have an espresso machine at home. This grind will be very fine and will over-extract (in other words, taste bitter and chalky) in other methods.
    • Use French press grind if you are making a coffee in the more traditional French Press method, or making cold brew, or do very large batches in a Chemex (greater than 60 grams of coffee). 
  • Please visit our brewing page here.  Coffee brewing is as much an art as it is a science, and it might take a few tries for you to find a sweet-spot that matches your taste preference. We recommend not getting too lost in the "right" way to brew, but instead focus on what you like and try to educate yourself on some best practices. And then just take it from there! 

    That said, we offer several how-to's for many popular brewers:

  • Our blends run from medium-light to dark. You can get a full breakdown of the blends in our Blend Buying Guide.

    Core Blends include:

    700 is our medium-roast core espresso blend that also tastes great as drip.

    Cafe Kaldi has been our house blend since 1994. It contains coffee from Ethiopia that gives it a touch of complexity.

    Dancing Goats Blend is a little more developed and gives a bit bolder of a cup.

    Highlander Grogg is a fan-favorite flavored coffee.