Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Welcome to https://capitolcitycoffee.com (the ”Site”). We respect the intellectual property rights of others just as we expect others to respect our rights. Pursuant to Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c), a copyright owner or their agent may submit a takedown notice to us via our DMCA Agent listed below. As an internet service provider, we are entitled to claim immunity from said infringement claims pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the DMCA. To submit a good faith infringement claim to us, you must submit a notice to us that sets forth the following information:
Notice of Infringement – Claim
1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner (or someone authorized to act on behalf of the owner);
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
3. Identification of the infringing material to be removed, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material. [Please submit the URL of the page in question to assist us in identifying the allegedly offending work];
4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the complaining party including your name, physical address, email address, phone number, and fax number;
5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized by the copyright agent; and
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Title 17 USC §512(f) provides civil damage penalties, including costs and attorney fees, against any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents certain information in a notification of infringement under 17 USC §512(c)(3).
Send all takedown notices through our Contact page. Please send by email for prompt attention.
Please note that we may share the identity and information in any copyright infringement claim we receive with the alleged infringer. In submitting a claim, you understand accept and agree that your identity and claim may be communicated to the alleged infringer.
Counter Notification – Restoration of Material
If you have received a notice of material being takedown because of a copyright infringement claim, you may provide us with a counter notification in an effort to have the material in question restored to the site. Said notification must be given in writing to our DMCA Agent and must contain substantially the following elements pursuant to 17 USC Section 512(g)(3):
1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. A description of the material that has been taken down and the original location of the material before it was taken down.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled.
4. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which the address is located (or if you are outside of the United States, that you consent to the jurisdiction of any judicial district in which the service provider may be found) and that you will accept service of process from the person or company who provided the original infringement notification.
5. Send your counter notice through our Contact page. Email is highly recommended.
Repeat Infringer Policy
We take copyright infringement very seriously. Pursuant to the repeat infringer policy requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we maintain a list of DMCA notices from copyright holders and make a good-faith effort to identify any repeat infringers. Those that violate our internal repeat infringer policy will have their accounts terminated.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify the contents of this page and its policy for handling DMCA claims at any time for any reason. You are encouraged to check back to review this policy frequently for any changes.
How Capitol City Coffee Rates Coffee and Coffee Machines
Every coffee and coffee machine we recommend is scored on the same 100-point scale, so a recommendation on one page means the same thing as a recommendation on any other. Each pick is also labeled with how we reached its score.
Research-ratedScored from the roaster or manufacturer’s published specifications, independent results such as Coffee Review blind cuppings and SCA brewer certification, and patterns across verified buyer reviews. Most of our current picks are research-rated.
Hands-on testedThe Capitol City Coffee team has brewed the coffee or used the machine ourselves, following the testing steps below. We only use this label when that testing actually happened, and we show the date we tested.
Coffee beans: 100-point scale
| What we score | Points | What we look at |
|---|
| Origin and sourcing transparency | 20 | Country, region, farm or cooperative, altitude, bean variety, and processing method are clearly disclosed. |
| Flavor evidence | 25 | Independent cupping scores, how closely the tasting notes match what the origin is known for, and our own cupping notes when hands-on tested. |
| Roast and freshness | 15 | Roast level stated, roast-date practices, whole-bean availability, and packaging with a one-way valve or resealable bag. |
| Brew versatility | 15 | How well the roast suits pour-over, drip, French press, cold brew, and espresso. |
| Value | 15 | Price per ounce compared with similar single-origin coffees or blends. |
| Buyer feedback | 10 | Volume and consistency of verified reviews, and recurring complaints about staleness, bitterness, or shipping. |
Coffee machines and gear: 100-point scale
| What we score | Points | What we look at |
|---|
| Brewing performance | 25 | Water temperature in the 195–205°F range, even extraction, and SCA certification or published test data. |
| Build quality and reliability | 20 | Materials, known failure points, and long-term owner reports. |
| Ease of use and cleaning | 15 | Setup, the daily routine, descaling, and dishwasher-safe parts. |
| Fit for your kitchen | 10 | Capacity, counter footprint, and noise. |
| Useful features | 10 | Programming, grind and temperature control, and carafe type. Features that improve the cup count more than extras that do not. |
| Value | 10 | Price compared with machines that perform similarly. |
| Warranty and support | 10 | Warranty length, parts availability, and how the brand handles repairs. |
What the grades mean
| Score | Grade | What it means |
|---|
| 90–100 | A | Exceptional. Our first recommendation for the feeling and setting described. |
| 80–89 | B | Strong. Excellent, with minor trade-offs we explain. |
| 70–79 | C | Good. Worth it for specific needs, with clear compromises. |
| Below 70 | — | Not recommended. We do not feature these as picks. |
How we test hands-on
When a pick carries the Hands-on tested label, this is the method behind it, and we note the date we tested.
- Coffee: brewed fresh from whole beans following Specialty Coffee Association guidelines (water between 195 and 205°F, about 1 gram of coffee to every 15 to 18 grams of water) in the brew methods the roast suits best, such as pour-over, French press, or espresso. We taste it black first, then with milk if that is how most people drink it, and each taster scores it on their own before we compare notes.
- Machines: used in our everyday routine rather than a single demo. We brew both full and small batches, check the brewing temperature and brew time, and run the cleaning or descaling steps the manual calls for.
How we choose the feeling and setting
We match each coffee to a mood and a moment based on its flavor profile and roast. Bright, citrusy light roasts suit energizing mornings. Chocolatey, full-bodied medium roasts suit slow or social moments. Richer roasts suit espresso and milk drinks. Each pick explains which facts led us to that match.
Our scores stay independent
Every score comes only from the criteria above. No brand can pay for a pick or a higher grade. We re-check ratings when a roast, listing, or model changes, and update or remove picks that no longer earn their grade.
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Questions about a rating? Reach the Capitol City Coffee team through our contact page.
