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6 Reasons Why Organic Coffee is Better

Learn all the reasons why certified organic coffee is better for you and the environment.

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Brewing
The Humble Coffee Filter: A Geek's Guide to the Most Overlooked Piece of Your Morning Ritual

Your coffee filter is the bouncer at the door of your morning. Sizes, brands, bleached vs. brown, and why you should rinse the damn thing before you brew.

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Coffee
A Roasting Room Chat with Rory

Our head roaster Rory talks organic sourcing, honey processing, Big Vinny's upgrade, Fair Trade Month, and the five coffees he's brewing right now.

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Carmel Scene
Car Week 2026: The Fully Caffeinated Guide to the Greatest Automotive Week on Earth

Every August, our quiet little corner of the coast turns into the center of the automotive universe. For one glorious week (August 7 through 16 this year), the Monterey Peninsula fills with Ferraris worth mo...

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Carmel Scene
A Local's Guide to Carmel-by-the-Sea: The Perfect Summer Day of Shopping, Dining & Exploring

If you're wondering how to spend the perfect summer day in Carmel-by-the-Sea, you've come to the right place. While visitors often come for the stunning beaches and storybook charm, the real magic of Carmel ...

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Coffee
250 Reasons to Drink Carmel Valley Coffee

An American Cup, Crafted on the Central Coast This July 4th, as our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, we're raising a mug to something equally worth celebrating: the simple, daily act of choosing better....

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Brewing
Wake Up Slow: Our New Cold Brewer Meets Manos de Mujer

Our newest single origin is grown by 182 women in the Guatemalan highlands, and it was made for cold brew. There's a certain kind of Carmel morning. Fog still draped over the water, waves doing their thing s...

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Dawn Patrol on Carmel Beach: Our Weekend at the 43rd Annual Carmel SurfAbout

The 43rd Annual Carmel Surfabout brought the Monterey Peninsula's surf community back to Carmel Beach, and we were there as coffee sponsor. Inside: the three-way All-Around Waterman tie, the full division winners, and the debut of our Dawn Patrol roast and Toasty Waves drink.

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Carmel Scene
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. Sponsors 43rd Annual Carmel SurfAbout in Carmel, CA

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. returns as the official coffee sponsor of the 43rd Annual Carmel SurfAbout. Join us on the sand at Carmel Beach on May 30–31 for surf, community, and our new release organic blend, Dawn Patrol.

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Recipes
The Carmel Carajillo: Coffee, Tequila, and a Few Strong Opinions

Skip the margarita slushies. Our Carmel Carajillo pairs Organic Mexico Chiapas espresso with Licor 43, G4 Reposado, and a homemade horchata cream float.

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Brewing
Celebrating National Cold Brew Day: How to Master the Smoothest, Most Delicious Coffee Known to Humankind

Let’s get one thing straight: cold brew coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a revelation. A velvety, low-acidity masterpiece that sidesteps the bitter bite of its hot-brewed cousin and delivers a flavor so rich, ...

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Earth Day at Carmel Valley Coffee: Brewing Sustainability with Huskee Original Cups

This April, as Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting our planet, Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company is proud to celebrate what we’ve championed since 1994: premium organic coffee a...

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Coffee
A Peek Under The Hood At Our Carmel Roasting Room

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how organic coffee is roasted in California at Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. From sourcing to small-batch roasting, meet the team and see what goes into every bag.

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