I love to buy locally when I can. I asked the owner of True Brew where they get their beans and lo! I was directed to Passport Coffee & Tea. Passport has finally given me a place to snag espresso beans without ordering them from my old haunt in Santa Clara.
Passport Coffee and Tea is a tiny, unassuming space tucked in the Scottsdale Airpark neighborhood. This family-owned shop is mostly devoted to retail goods, but the woman working when we stopped in offered us each a glass of one of their iced tea blends. It was pretty tasty too!
They have separate menus for coffee and tea. Not everything is out on the floor, so be certain you take a peek at these as you might miss something good! In addition to their own coffee and tea blends, they carry a few large brands (like Numi) as well as accessories (thermometers, double walled glasses, timers, et cetera). Passport is a little one stop shop of caffeinated delight.
My only gripe is the hours. They are only open during business hours during the week. However, you can order from them online as well, or bribe a friend to pick up your beans if you can't play hooky to get your fix.