Single-origin coffees in great Sacramento cafes

Despite an increasingly crowded market, Sacramento’s first third-wave coffee roaster continues to lead the pack in both ambition and national rankings. With vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and original tiling made from 500,000 pennies, the whole space glows whenever the sun shines. In addition to the standards, Temple offers cascara tea — brewed from the coffee plant’s berries and infused with nitrogen — as well as Kyoto-style iced coffee and a full dessert and coffee pairing menu. [...] the enormous cafe feels unique as well, with gorgeous wood tables crafted by Rodrigues and a distinct community vibe, aided by the indie concerts and maker fairs that pop up on weekends. 1430 28th St., (916) 225-0738. www.identitycoffees.com With zero pretension, Insight’s roasters lead free classes every weekend about how to best brew coffee at home as well as single-origin tasting sessions. Insight’s flagship cafe in the quiet but burgeoning Southside Park neighborhood features an urban, hip aesthetic and a top-notch tea selection, including rare oolongs and matcha. 1901 Eighth St., (916) 905-7904. www.insightcoffee.com