(Note: The is story is about Camano Island, our neighbor island across the way that is also part of Island County. It also is a story about a great way to spend a small amount of money that really can make a huge difference in someone's life.)
Jeff Ericson established Camano Island Coffee Roasters in 2000 because he wanted to develop a successful business that would also benefit others. As someone knowledgeable about business, he realized that he had to produce and market a product that would be exceptional and desired. As a social entrepreneur, he wanted to find a product that had the potential to positively impact the lives of those in need.
Jeff notes that tasting a cup of Camano Island Coffee immediately registers an impact on a coffee drinker (or someone who aspires to learn more about the taste of quality coffee). The beans are shade grown, so the coffee tastes smoother and is far less acidic. And, they are 100% Specialty Grade beans, representing the top 1% of coffee available in the world. The top 1% means it is triple certified organic and fairly traded; in other words, growers are paid a fair price. Shade grown coffee also saves trees and protects birds.
The beans are handpicked through multiple harvests, hand sorted and roasted daily.
Put simply, purchasing premium coffee from Camano Island Coffee Roasters is better for the customer and better for the world. As Jeff Ericson says, "This is not just coffee, it is life-changing coffee."
The best way to purchase Camano Island Coffee is through their Coffee Lovers Club. For $32.90, a club member receives three pounds of premium roasted coffee beans every month. For every monthly Coffee Club Lovers purchase, Camano Island Coffee Roasters contributes $1 to Agros International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for rural families in developing countries. Agros helps landless farmers achieve land ownership through the creation of Agros Villages where farmers grow coffee and other products that generate a continuing income for their families.
Buying coffee from Camano Island Coffee Roasters makes a significant difference in the lives of the farmers and their families
Being a member of the Coffee Lovers Club confers additional benefits: Members never pay for shipping, just the same low price for three pounds of coffee -- two of their choice and one "coffee of the month." Every month, freshly-roasted coffee is delivered right to their door. Shipping is also free for gift orders.
To learn more visit the website or call 866-387-JAVA.
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