Camano Island Coffee Roasters

When I started this company 12 years ago, I set out to provide the very best coffee available. To provide this, one of the places I looked was the Specialty Coffee Association of America(SCAA). The SCAA is a specialty coffee trade organization that assists in establishing standards and education relating to the very best coffee [...]

I’m asked all the time, “Does certified organic coffee really taste better?”.  My answer, “Of course it does. Have a cup and see for yourself.” Now if taste was the only factor, I could end this blog post right now but there’s another important reason — your health. Certified organic coffee matters and here is [...]

According to the National Coffee Association, 80% of Americans drink coffee and 50% drink it every day. Over 500 billion cups are consumed worldwide each year, and more than 50 countries grow and export coffee.  With so many people drinking coffee, it is important to ensure it is organically grown. When it comes to coffee, [...]

  I recently visited my long time friend and mentor Wilma, to help celebrate her 90th birthday! I began working for Wilma when I attended Northwest University nearly 30 years ago. Wilma was then the manager of Hickory Farms and taught me many valuable and inspirational business lessons. She also taught me to have passion and [...]

Here at Camano Island Coffee Roasters we know our customers are generous and give so much every day. Whether it is your time, energy, or money, giving can be exhausting emotionally, physically, and monetarily. We’re proud of our model of not asking for donations. Purely through our Prosumers purchasing responsibly, we have seen so much [...]

  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 [...]

What does it mean to be a socially responsible coffee drinker in today’s economy? Through my search and experiences, I have found that the best way to ensure quality coffee and sustainability is to form lasting relationships with coffee farmers. Coffee is the second largest commodity in the world, and through a relationship with coffee [...]

I recently returned from another fabulous trip with Agros International to Nicaragua. As expected it was a wonderful time and reminded me once again, in such a real way why I do what I do. Seeing the faces of those changed forever by coming out of poverty, through your assistance and through the assistance of [...]

Our blog’s main function is to be our “soapbox” of sorts. It is our way of spreading our business beliefs and ethics to anyone that would read. Too often, people shop at “low cost leader” stores without thinking about the global effect of their purchases. Now there is nothing wrong with finding a value for [...]

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 [...]