The Pour Over

Sustainability

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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Recipes
Midnight In Dublin: A St. Paddy's Day Twist On the Culty Espresso Martini

Buckle up, coffee fiends and cocktail connoisseurs, because we’re about to blow your shamrockin’ minds! We’re unleashing "Midnight in Dublin," an epic take on an espresso martini that’s equal parts Irish mis...

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Carmel Scene
Carmel's Artists, Writers & Poets

Celebrate Women’s History Month in Carmel-by-the-Sea by exploring River House Books, an independent bookstore managed by author Julie Tully. Discover must-read local, female authors like Alka Joshi, Kathryn Gualtieri, Jane Smiley, Nicki Ehrlich, and Alice K. Tao. Dive into historical fiction, mysteries, and poetry by these literary powerhouses while supporting local bookstores, including Pilgrim’s Way Community Bookstore and Olivia & Daisy Books. Honor women’s voices in literature by picking up your next favorite book at these indie gems.

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Carmel Scene
100 Years of Carmel Woman's Club

A Century of Giving Back (and Having Fun Doing It!) March is Women's History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by shining a spotlight on one of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s most treasured institutions? E...

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Recipes
Surf's Up! Get the Recipe For Carmel Valley Coffee's New Signature Latte

Winter on the California coast means stronger winds and epic waves so locals are heading to Carmel Beach in their wet suits to enjoy the high surf and extra ocean activity. Whether you're into winter swells,...

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Carmel Scene
Par For The Pour, Pro Golfers Paired With Their Coffee Soulmates

Carmel Valley Coffee’s Par for the Pour Match Up is the fantasy pairing of elite golfers with our organic coffee you didn’t know you needed. Just for fun, we teed up the ultimate blend of beans with top big-shots in golf to further your enjoyment as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am gets going (Jan. 27–Feb. 2, 2025). See our recommended pairings such as Rory’s reliable Foglifter® to Homa’s jazzy Eastwood, we’ve matched a roast for every swing. Because golf, and everything in life, is better with coffee!  

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Recipes
Game Day Gourmet: Foglifter Coffee Dusted Tomahawk Steaks for Superbowl Sunday

There's no better way to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday than with some proper BBQ, but forget your basic chicken wings and hot links. We're cranking up the welcome reception for the Big Day to something way mor...

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Recipes
Eggnog Latte - Our Staff Pick for Best Drink to Get You In The Holiday Spirit

We absolutely love our customers! After serving coffee in Carmel for over 30 years, we've built up quite the fan club of "regulars" (aka our caffeine-loving MVPs). Our baristas are so in sync with their dail...

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Brewing
A Pour Over Tutorial To Brew Your Organic Coffee Beans at Home

More and more people are enjoying making their coffee at home. And, the pour-over method is gaining in popularity as evidenced by the numbers of people requesting it in our coffee shops in Carmel. We know th...

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Recipes
Caramel Cream Cheese Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

How on earth is it November already!? Maybe a bag of our caffeine free Organic Defogger is in order this morning as the gentle twang of holiday anxiety tickles my temper as I realize we are only weeks away f...

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Recipes
Espresso Martinis Are Having A mmmMoment

OMG, we know, we know… This may be the 100th time you’ve seen an article talking about the Espresso Martini craze that’s been ever-present for what seems like forever now. There are a couple of reasons.  Fir...

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Carmel Scene
Eastwood Blend - Behind Our Harmonious Collaboration with Kyle Eastwood

Every collaboration has a story...A look at how Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. collaborated with Kyle Eastwood to create his signature organic coffee, Eastwood, now a best seller. The Kyle Eastwood Quintet will be performing their latest album, Eastwood Symphonic, at the 67th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, California. Joined by a symphony orchestra, they will play their interpretation of the iconic film scores in Clint Eastwood's most iconic films.

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