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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...

Think of the last coffee description you heard or read. Did the words "dark," "light," or "medium" come up? Or maybe you noticed terms such as "French," "Italian," or "espresso?" All these words can be used to describe a coffee roast: the particular way in which a coffee was transformed by heat from green seeds to the dark-brown beans you find at the store or your neighborhood café. But what, exactly, do roast levels mean? And how important are they to picking the perfect coffee for you? Beyond country of origin or even flavor descriptors, roast levels are the primary...

Seventeen years ago, the founders of Olympia Coffee created a company with a mission to pursue equitable, sustainable, and accountable coffee sourcing and production. Now, in 2023, we're beyond proud to have been vetted for the second time as a certified B Corporation — a distinguished mark of our dedication to fairness and our belief in a resilient future. B Corporations are companies certified by B Labs, a global non-profit organization committed to "transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet." Their mission is to cultivate a network that "leads economic systems change to support our...

Last week, our CEO and head of green coffee sourcing traveled to Colombia to connect with our producers at origin. Colombia is the world's third-largest producer of coffee, and each year we procure more coffee from Colombia than from any other country. Driving home the importance of maintaining healthy relationships with our producers—some of whom have become dear friends over many years of close partnership. Read the trip report from Oliver Stormshak, and look forward to another year of incredible coffees from Colombia! Embarking on a trip to the heartland of coffee production is an incredible opportunity for any coffee...

This week, we’re talking all things espresso! Because, as it turns out, getting the extraction of your dreams at your home bar isn’t as hard as you might think. Here at Olympia Coffee, we're still riding high on the excitement of our first-ever release from Brazil: Sweetheart Sítio Vista Linda, our single-origin espresso roast now hailing from the State of Espírito Santo. So, with fresh bags of Brazilian espresso in hand, we're here to share all the ways to get the best possible brew at home. To get all the juicy details, we solicited the help of our Director of...