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Vashon, Washington, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Blossom Coffee Roasters
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsBlossom Coffee RoastersWashington coffee roastersKenyaIndependentLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Blossom Coffee Roasters's site Blossom Coffee Roasters is a Vashon Island-based roastery that specializes in small-batch, light to medium-light roasts. Originally established as Vashon Coffee Co., the company focuses on highlighting the unique flavor profiles of carefully sourced beans using a vintage German Probat UG-15 roaster.
Ownership
Blossom Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Dawn and Pat Loraas.
Founded
2003
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its light to medium-light roast profiles that emphasize origin-specific characteristics and for the expertise of its Director of Coffee, Ken Selby, a former US Cup Tasters Champion.
Sourcing countries
Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing high-quality green coffee from farms across the world to enhance delicate qualities, though they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for all offerings. Their selection process focuses on origin-specific characteristics and quality consistency from cherry ripeness to density.
Notable coffees
- — Kenya Gatugi AA
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://blossomcoffeeroasters.com/
- https://blossomcoffeeroasters.com/pages/our-coffee
- https://vashonislandblog.com/vashon-coffee-company-is-now-blossom-coffee-roasters
- https://commonlycoffee.com/2020/10/01/coffee-roaster-of-the-month-blossom-coffee-roasters
- https://beanbox.com/coffee/roaster/blossom-coffee-roasters/23
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand mentions sourcing from the best farms across the world, they do not provide a comprehensive or public list of all current sourcing countries or specific farm partners on their website.