What Is a Chrysobull? The Story Behind Our Name

The name Chrysobull Coffee Co. comes from a real object in Byzantine history. A chrysobull was an imperial decree, issued in the emperor’s name and sealed with gold. It was a formal way of putting a decision in writing and sending it out into the world.

We took that idea as a standard for the shop: say clearly what is in the bag, and stand behind it. The brand is inspired by the coffees and teas that would have been served in the imperial household in Constantinople—an aspiration, not a claim that any coffee or tea in our catalog was served there.

Chrysobull Coffee Co. is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and ships coffee and tea worldwide. We work with established specialty roasters and offer single-origin coffees from growing regions around the world, along with blends, flavored coffees, and teas. You can read more of this story on our About page, browse coffee and tea, or start with a sample pack.

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