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2022 Coffee Transparency Report

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2022 Coffee Transparency Report

Reflecting back upon the year we had in 2021, it's safe to say that we here at Olympia Coffee had our resilience, determination, and commitment tested yet again. Yet we are proud to have pulled through another unpredictable year and stayed true to our core mission: to improve the quality of life of our farmers and staff by providing quality service to our community. We release our Coffee Transparency Report every year in an effort to be as transparent as possible in how we do business within our industry and within our communities. This 2022 report reflects data gathered from...

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Olympia Coffee Signature Series: Decaf Asterisk

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Olympia Coffee Signature Series: Decaf Asterisk

Decaf coffee is for coffee lovers. And Olympia Coffee's Decaf Asterisk is the decaf of coffee lovers’ dreams. Hold on, you might be thinking. Don’t coffee lovers go all doe-eyed for super-rare reserve lots and 100-hour anaerobic honey-processed beans from the highest-altitude coffee-growing hinterlands? Sure, some do, yes. But, most of all, coffee lovers love to drink coffee— not because it’s rare, but because it’s delicious.So when the day wears on and you want that perfect cup of warm and comforting delight… Decaf Asterisk wins the day. It’s been a customer favorite for years running, and with its smooth and...

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Olympia Coffee & Moonrise Bakery: Now Living Wage Certified

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Olympia Coffee & Moonrise Bakery: Now Living Wage Certified
Olympia Coffee and Moonrise Bakery are proud to announce that we have just been certified as a Living Wage for Coffee Employer! And not only that, but we've been awarded the highest tier, Living Wage Leading Plus. In our mission to improve the quality of life for our staff, our coffee producers, and and our communities, this independent certification is a huge step towards the kind of transparency and accountability we believe in and advocate for.

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Olympia Coffee Signature Series: Sweetheart Blend

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Olympia Coffee Signature Series: Sweetheart Blend

All love stories begin with that little tug on the heartstrings, that tiny inkling that one might have found something truly special. A little sappy, maybe, but for us here at Olympia Coffee, that “something special” has always been our relationships with our farmers and our commitment to improving quality of life for them, their communities, and the entire sourcing pipeline. And so, when it comes to our Sweetheart Blend— a mainstay on our coffee lineup— our farmers are at the very heart of it. With a certain notoriously saccharine holiday peeking around the corner, we’re waxing sentimental about the...

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Raaka x Olympia Coffee

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Raaka x Olympia Coffee

Raaka chocolates have been a popular mainstay in our cafes and this month, we’re unveiling our first collaboration chocolate bars: Turkish Coffee and Bergamot Vanilla Latte! There are lots of similarities between the chocolate and coffee supply chains and Raaka is a leader in sustainable, ethical cacao trade. Today, we want to share why the work Raaka is doing is so important, and how it makes their chocolate so delicious!     Q1. Nate & Oliver met a while back and instantly connected over shared values. Nate, what are some of the similarities you’ve found between the coffee and cacao...

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