Answerer: Dan There is a lot of debate on this question and the real answer ultimately depends on each person and their individual tastes. In the coffee industry, the generally accepted answer is: French Press. Personally, I also subscribe to the theory that the French Press provides the perfect extraction method to enjoy each and [...]
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Yvonne’s Garden Corner: Back to Burlap
The gardening season is in full swing, and with it, we look for the best way to curb the growth of those persistent weeds while continuing to nourish our soil. Burlap bags are made of biodegradable, natural fibers, which break down in the soil and provide a rich layer of nutrients for your plants. If [...]
From the Soil to Your Cup
Many people love their morning cup of coffee but don’t know about the full process that each coffee bean goes through from the soil to the cup they drink everyday. While this is just a small section of the entire process, I felt many would appreciate learning a little bit about the processing of the [...]
The High Cost of Cheap Coffee
With the rising cost of food, gas, and coffee, it is becoming more difficult to remain positive about our everyday purchases. Now more than ever, consumers are turning to sustainable options and looking for the best quality items for the lowest prices. Many consumers still want to do their part to make a difference [...]
Why is Shade-Grown, Specialty Coffee Important?
When you purchase shade grown coffee, you are supporting a sustainable product and helping to keep rainforests intact. Coffee that is grown in the shade is protected from harsh sun rays, and grows at a slower pace. This helps to keep the levels of acidity in the coffee at a minimum and produces beans with [...]
What Is Prosperity?
(just in case… I don’t subscribe to the theory above!) Is chasing the next biggest thing prosperity?Is being successful at your job prosperity?What about having more “stuff” than your neighbor next door?… Loads of money in the bank? I personally am challenged by this question. Having been to Nicaragua recently, my definition of prosperity has [...]
Post Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has come and gone! We have been busy at the roasters, but it has been a good season. Here at Camano Island Coffee Roasters we have much to be thankful for, and it has been been fun to see others out and about enjoying the holiday here on Camano Island. It was great to [...]
World Changing Coffee: A Life Changing Story
This past weekend, a few of us from Camano Island Coffee attended the annual Agros “Tierras de Vida” supporters’ benefit dinner where we experienced a first-hand account of the life transformation that occurs daily through Agros’ work to end rural poverty. The evening began with several influential Agros advocates speaking of the work that has [...]
CICR’s Nicaragua Trip with Agros
A trip with Agros and a few of photos (above – seated on the right is David, our guide for the week) I’ve worked with Camano Island Coffee Roasters for the last two years, and am a huge advocate of CICR’s great coffee. Sorting photos with a french press on the coffee table can make [...]
A Coffee Bean Match Made in Heaven!
Well, we decided CICR’s coffee roaster was getting lonely. No we aren’t talking about Glenn, our Roast Master. Cristy would have words to say about that (she’s his wife). We’re talking about our actual Coffee Roasting Machine. Our current machine had been working long, hard days to keep up with the demand of our Coffee [...]
