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Beware, the Ides of March: Coffee Edition

The soothsayer spoke the truth, but Julius Caesar didn’t heed the warning. “Beware, the Ides of March!” Little did he know that he would be betrayed on that date, let alone at the hands of his friend, Brutus. “He is a dreamer; let us leave him.”, is Caesar’s response to the warning. Later, his wife begged him to stay home on the Ides, as she experienced a dream of his murder. Still, Caesar ventured to the Senate, where he met his demise.

Now, to relate this tragic story to coffee. It amazes me, that even when faced with the truth about what coffee is, how it is produced, and the facts about unethical sourcing, that the majority of consumers will still choose to drink the rancid, stale commercial brands. Here are the facts…

• Conventional coffee sourcing has been proven to sustain generational poverty
• Grocery store coffee was roasted several months ago
• Non-Organic coffee contains harmful chemicals
• Modern farming methods destroy habitat, alter the natural ecology,  and contaminate water systems
• Ethically sourced, organic, shade grown, fresh roasted coffee, tastes better and is healthy!

What makes Camano Island Coffee different?

Aside from what is briefly outlined above, our business model is truly sustainable. “Sustainability” is getting to be a tired buzzword, but we don’t use this term to be trendy…we live and breathe it. I encourage you to watch this powerful video, read about our business philosophy, and learn about the profound impact YOU can have, by simply purchasing exceptional coffee from Camano Island Coffee Roasters!

What do you think?

We care about what our customers think! If you ever have a comment or question, please share it with us and we will be more than happy to provide you with a prompt answer. Have a great weekend!

By Nathan Smith

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Sumatra Dark Roast – Bean Profile

Full Bodied, Sumatra Dark Roast

Dark, Rich, & Deep, without the caffeine overload.

While we don’t condone the over-roasting of coffee as many other coffee companies approach their darker roasts, we’re in full support of a delicious, tasty dark roast.  Especially when that roast brings in balance the darker tones of roasting with the nuances of the coffee bean we’re roasting.

Whenever we hear: ”I want your darkest roast!” or ”I like my coffee dark and rich,” there is only really one immediate conclusion – Sumatra Dark Roast.  Now if you like coffee darker than this, we’re not the coffee roaster for you. Because our coffee is extremely good for you, we feel it’s our duty to keep the carcinogen levels to an extreme low.

One other benefit of the coffee we purchase from Sumatra is that, as a general rule, the Sumatra coffee we offer is our lowest in caffeine content – naturally. Many customers that previously couldn’t drink caffeinated coffee find that they are now able to enjoy a cup of fully caffeinated Sumatra (Dark or Medium Roast).

Sumatra Dark Cupping/Region Information:

Cupping Information:

• Body: Full/Syrupy
• Aroma: Dried Fruit, Nuts
• Flavor: Dried fruit tones with a Heavy Nutty Base
• Aftertaste: Lingering Deep Sweetness
• Sweetness: Semi-Sweet – Dried Fruit

Region Information:

• Country: Sumatra
• Farm: Mandheling (Gayo Mountain Region)
• Altitude: 1800 ft
• Harvest: October-March
• Soil: Volcanic Ash – High Nutrient
• Production Method: Natural, Dry Process

Cupping Notes:

Certified organic Sumatra has a rich syrupy body with a dried fruit tone (apricot, cherry, and fig) and nutty base (pecan-esque).  Acidity is fairly mild and the finish leaves a semi-heavy coating in the mouth.