Olympia Coffee Roasting Company is a small batch artisan roaster, located in Olympia, WA. We offer a full line of exceptional quality organic coffees from around the world.
Our Current Coffees…
Honduras Ana Cecilia Rouco Microlot
Micro Lots at Micro Mills Costa Rica
La Pira
Carlos Urena Cecilano is the producer of La Pira, a farm and micro mill in Tarrazu, Costa Rica. Last year Carlos’ coffee won 11th place in the Cup of Excellence. He grows Geisha and Caturra varietals on his farm. He employs an interesting weeding technique: goats and sheep. This technique weeds without the use of pesticides and also fertilizes the fields (if you know what I mean), which keeps additional fertilizer use down at the farm.
The coffee is carefully processed with minimal water use, essentially producing a semi-washed coffee. Coffee is moved onto African drying beds ... more after the jump
Read more... | Published: 01/27/10
Finca La Mirella, Costa Rica
La Mirella is an Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. gem in Costa Rica. We are so happy to work with Oscar Chacon and Francisca Cubillo, the dynamic husband and wife team who run Finca La Mirella and the Las Lajas mill. Today I had a perfect day touring their farm and mill, eating together, laughing together, talking business, talking family, and developing our relationship.
When Oscar was just 18 years old his father passed away leaving young Oscar his 8 hectare coffee Farm La Mirella. Before Oscar’s father died he left his son with one message: ... more after the jump
Read more... | Published: 01/26/10
Costa Rica!
So, we back at the shop have just got the first report from Kelly, Terry and Oliver as they take a whirlwind tour to Costa Rica… down and back in 3 days. Too fast.
And… this is the report:
Yep. Just photos. Take a look and expect stories upon their return.
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... more after the jumpRead more... | Published: 01/26/10
Off To Costa Rica
I’m headed off to Costa Rica visiting our Costa Rican Direct Trade partner Francisca Cubillo Salas and her lovely farm La Mirella. They are in the middle of harvest with some the first lots ready to cup!
Stay Tuned
... more after the jumpRead more... | Published: 01/21/10
Larissa Our New Roaster
Big props to Larissa our new Roaster. She has been learning the art of roasting for the last two months with her astonishingly acute senses. While Larissa is by no means “done” with her learning of the roasting craft (learning never stops) she is ready to go solo. So give her a high five or hipster nod (whatever is comfortable for you) because well, she’s doing awesome and deserves some props. Right on Larissa!
Larissa says: Awww, shucks! You’re making me blush…and thanks! I am very excited to be roasting again, and to be working alongside so many ... more after the jump
Read more... | Published: 01/19/10
