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 to provide you with healthy coffee.
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.
The 4 Best Gifts This Holiday Season (and why they matter)
With each Holiday season that approaches, I find it increasingly hard to figure out that perfect gift for the people that mean the most in my life (my wife, my mother, my family…). Professionally, there are many I do business with and I want these people to know how much I appreciate them too. So, this year, I built a list of the things that matter most to me when giving a gift to my loved ones. I thought you might be able to use this list for your gift-giving too.
1. Give Something That’s Good for Them
When someone gives me a gift of scrumptious junk food, my reaction is almost polarizing. On one hand, that chocolate, peppermint bark tastes amazing and I thoroughly enjoy it (typically eating it all on the same day I receive it). On the other hand, I know that with each bite of that sugary delight, I’m putting something in my body that may not be healthy to consume. When I give a gift, I want to make sure that it is both delicious and perfectly healthy for the person that will receive it.
2. Give Something That Actually Works
Of course, with each Holiday, I want to make sure my gift is the best possible quality. When I purchase that special necklace for my wife only to find out it broke a month later because the chain was low quality, I am embarrassed and feel like I failed her. I want my gift to show there is more than a passing thought; I want it to be perfect!
3. Give Something This Is Enjoyable AND Makes a Difference
Often times, members of my family will purchase a ‘donation’ in the name of a family member. I think I’ve given a group of goats to someone at least once and a few cans of worms. The problem is that the gift – although meaningful and necessary – can be easily forgotten. For me, the perfect gift would be a combination of changing the world and something for your loved one to enjoy.
4. Give Something That Will Last Past the Holidays
This may be something many don’t think about. Why should we spend a lot of money up front on that friend or family member and then forget about them through the rest of the year? I’d rather send a gift that continues to give my love throughout the year. Giving a subscription will remind that loved one of how much they mean to you year-round.
At Camano Island Coffee, it’s imperative that your gift is perfect because honestly, it’s important to us too. We hand package the top 1% of the world’s available coffee and ship it JUST after roasting to ensure your loved one is receiving fresh coffee beans that make the best coffee in the world. Our USDA certified organic coffee guarantees healthy coffee that’s also full of antioxidants. With the Coffee Lover’s Club you can also give back because, with every shipment, our company donates a dollar back to the farmers who cultivate our coffee. This helps to create sustainability while breaking the generational bonds of poverty. On top of all of that, a gift of our Coffee Lover’s Club coffee subscription will continue to shower that important person in your life with love long after the Holidays have ended.
I honestly believe our Coffee Lover’s Club will be the best gift your loved one has ever received as it combines all four of the aspects of perfect gifts above into one amazingly great package. This is why I say that our Coffee Lover’s Club is the 4 best gifts this holiday season… all in one package.
We have two options available for Coffee Lover’s Club gift orders:
As the Holidays are upon us and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or any of the other holidays – many of you are probably scrambling to find that perfect gift for your loved one. You want that gift to say, “I’m thinking about you and I want to give you something that shows that thoughtfulness!”
Here’s why a gift of the Top 1% of the world’s coffee is not only thoughtful, but one of the best possible holiday coffee gifts to give during the holiday season…
It’s the BEST tasting coffee your loved one will have ever tasted. Yes, this is a bold claim. We whole-heartedly believe and back it.
It’s the HEALTHIEST coffee you can buy.
Our Coffee Lover’s Club gives a gift BEYOND a one time Holiday coffee gift. In other words, with our Coffee Lover’s Club, you can buy a gift now and have that gift continue on long after the Holidays are over because it is subscription coffee. Your recipient will receive: The Top 1% of coffee, fresh roasted, shipped to their door! You’ll receive special “Member Direct Pricing” that includes Free Shipping as well as piece of mind in knowing that your gift will be well-received.
You’re doing something GREAT for others. As always, our coffee supports a greater cause – helping third-world coffee farmers achieve sustainability through our commitment to ethical coffee. Not only do we commit to paying fair prices for our beans, but our support of Agros International takes it to a completely different level!
A gift of the best, healthy coffee that is lasting due to the coffee club can mean a lot. Ultimately, the gift’s value is in the thoughtfulness behind the reasons you purchased it. How many coffee drinkers do you know? Chances are, quite a few.
So setup a Coffee Lover’s Club order for your loved one – it comes with FREE SHIPPING through December 15th!
