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When we talk about flavor in coffee, we’re never talking about just one factor. From the varietal of bean to the soil it grew in—all the way to how it fermented and dried, and how it was roasted—flavor is a journey, a story in the making. And it ends, most deliciously of all, with a sip from your very own cup.True, we talk a lot about coffee processing: the factor we’ve found to have the most pronounced impact on flavor. And no process is richer in history and tradition than the natural process. An age-old technique mastered first in Ethiopia,...

In case you missed it, last week (September 18-23) was Negroni Week. But is it too late to participate? Never!Last weekend, we celebrated in true Olympia Coffee fashion: by creating our own spins on the classic bitter-sweet, equal-parts cocktail. Typically a spirit-forward drink, the Negronis we crafted in our Columbia City cafe were distinctly missing the booze. Yet not missing out on deliciousness — thanks to a flavor-rich, flash-brewed coffee concentrate made with our Big Truck blend. Oh, and a few noteworthy favorites from our non-alcoholic spirits cabinet. Our U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Champion Sam Schroeder is off to...

Nothing like the thrill of a new beginning. And when it involves one of our very favorite growing regions in Colombia? Color us excited.We here at Olympia Coffee are pleased to begin a new partnership in the Colombian department of Nariño, an area known for producing coffees with outstanding flavor and competitive quality. And, with the help of our friends at Caravela Coffee, we're now able to bring you the best of the best of what Nariño has to offer. Say hello to our newest sourcing partnership: the Taita Project, based in the community of Consaca, Colombia. At Olympia Coffee,...

For a simple, cost-effective coffee setup that dependably delivers on quality in the cup, nothing beats the pour over. Maybe you've seen this brewing method in action at one of our cafes, or maybe it's a go-to in your home coffee game. Or, maybe, this method is totally new to you. In which case, welcome! It's a whole wide pour-over world out there, and we can't wait to show you around. There's more than one way to approach the pour over, each with its own particularities. This is actually great news: it means you can choose the style that most...

Cold coffee: so hot right now. (There, we said it.) Hot coffee, we love you too, forever and always. But even the die-hard, year-round hot coffee drinker must admit that there’s an undeniable appeal to the cloud-like froth of a cold foam or the alluring layers of an espresso tonic. We’re not here to convert you—only to politely posit that iced coffee can be a compelling base from which to have some fun (and maybe even get a little fancy). Though the height of summer doesn't immediately evoke "layering season," the luscious layers on these dressed-up, chilled-out coffee recipes might...