Cravens Blog
Relationships Matter. From Farmer to Roaster to You.
October 4th, 2011You may recall relationships were discussed in our March email news with regard to the dedicated farmer. Today we recognize the important relationship of the coffee retailer.
If only we could mention each and every business serving Cravens Coffee in this one email. Rather, we THANK a handful of long term Customers committed to serving Cravens Coffee since the beginning.
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What do these businesses have in common? Nearly 17 years ago they took a chance on a small start-up coffee roasting company named Cravens. They believed in the coffee and the people. All these years later we are still together and that says something.
From Spokane, Washington to Missoula, Montana to Carbondale, Colorado these fine businesses took the road less traveled and it has served them well. But let them speak for themselves….
“Cravens Coffee was my first choice then and my first choice now. They set the high standard.”
“Cravens Coffee delivers something special, consistently. It may not be sexy but they know what they are doing and I can count on them.”
“It’s become trendy for coffee roasters to think they are rock stars. Cravens Coffee makes me the rock star!”
As always, we thank ALL of our faithful Customers for reminding us that successful relationships require commitment. Support and learn more about these small businesses (and many more!) serving Cravens Coffee by following us on Facebook.
Do you have a story about your favorite coffee retailer? We’d love to hear it. Email us anytime at cheers@cravenscoffee.com or join us on Facebook to share your experiences.
Thank you for choosing Cravens Coffee!
Best of 2011!
March 23rd, 2011
With your help we did it again, 3 years in a row! Thank you for enjoying Cravens Coffee as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. Cheers!
Relationships matter.
Just like in the movies. Harry and Sally, Rhett and Scarlett, Butch and Sundance, Riggs and Murtough, Simon and Becky. Well, maybe not always in the movies but you get the idea.
As for Cravens Coffee, Becky and I have always said, “you are only as good as the people who surround you.” This certainly applies to our friends in coffee farming. We work with dedicated farmers who recognize the value of a long term relationship. We have worked loyally with one friend in green coffee for 17 years! At Cravens Coffee we look at each and every crop today with a view to supporting the farmer tomorrow.
As we all know, successful relationships require commitment. Buying the best coffee from reputable and traceable sources requires a consistent financial commitment. At Cravens Coffee this means a multi-year contract when the coffee quality exists. Not just a one year “showy” appearance that can leave the source hanging if price fluctuates because of environmental conditions.
Growing, picking and milling coffee is hard work. The people who undertake the work to produce a high quality product should be rewarded by honoring their price. One of the reasons we love the true specialty coffee business is because it’s hard to do well. Thankfully, we have long term relationships you can trust to bring you a truly special cup of coffee. Whether it’s in the movies or not.
Are there any coffee growing countries or farmers you would like to learn more about? Email us anytime at info@cravenscoffee.com or join us on Facebook to share the latest Cravens Coffee news.
NEW CROP COFFEES are HERE!
The first full container of our three Costa Rica Monte Crisol deliveries just arrived and are being roasted as both Vienna and French Roast. We buy this coffee for its unique combination of bright tanginess and vibrant body. At a dark roast, this coffee has a soft landing on the back of the palate – not the usual crash-landing French roast. This is as sweet and complete a French Roast as you will taste. No cream required!
New crop Organic Nicaragua Segovia from Prodecoop was delivered this month. This is a profile coffee from the co-operative, but with a difference. Prodecoop has an extensive cupping lab, which brings small farm coffees together under the Sabor de Segovia (Taste/Flavor of Segovia) banner. This year’s crop is sweet and nicely balanced, working well as both light and dark roast profiles.
Find these coffees in area grocery stores or on line at our Cravens Coffee store. We look forward to your shared coffee experiences at info@cravenscoffee.com or on Facebook.
Thank you for choosing Cravens Coffee!