Turihamwe, Washed Bourbon
Ngozi Province, Burundi · Washed
This coffee features flavors of cocoa, walnut, and pear with a mild, smooth, and familiar profile.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Vancouver, WA, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Compass Coffee Roasting
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCompass Coffee RoastingOregon coffee roastersRwandaColombiaEthiopiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Compass Coffee Roasting's site Compass Coffee Roasting is a Vancouver-based specialty coffee roaster dedicated to high-quality, small-batch production. With a mission centered on 'Coffee as Culinary,' the company emphasizes ethical sourcing and the creation of community-focused cafe spaces. They have been a fixture in the local coffee scene since 2007.
Ownership
Compass Coffee Roasting is an independent, family-owned business that has been operating in the Vancouver, Washington area since 2007.
Founded
2007
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its 'Coffee as Culinary' mission, focusing on small-batch roasting and building community connections through its local cafes.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda · Colombia · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from specific farms and producers, often highlighting individual farmers like Ashok or Sebastiana Ramirez Lopez. They utilize a mix of single-origin offerings and signature blends, such as their Delirium Blend, which incorporates beans from multiple countries.
Notable coffees
- — Delirium Blend
- — Turihamwe (Washed Bourbon)
- — Sebastiana Ramirez Lopez (Washed Caturra)
- — Summer Camp
- — Skinny Dip
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Compass Coffee Roasting
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Esmeralda Single Origin Decaf
Mexico · Sugarcane process
A smooth, mellow, and balanced coffee with notes of caramel, honey, and cocoa.
Original roaster or listing sourceSebastiana Ramirez Lopez, Washed Caturra
Huehuetenango, Guatemala · Washed
This coffee offers notes of jasmine, honey, milk chocolate, and caramel apple with a tomato finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceSkinny Dip
A blend of fruity and funky coffees roasted individually to highlight unique qualities.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Compass Coffee Roasting
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Vancouver, WA, selling the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary roasting facility in Vancouver, WA, open to the public.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Washougal, WA, selling the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location on SE Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver, WA.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering direct-to-consumer sales of coffee beans and subscriptions.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's four physical locations and their own e-commerce platform; no third-party retail partners were identified in the search results.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 2, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Compass Coffee Roasting, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-06-18 · The Columbian
East Vancouver Compass Coffee location impresses with fresh pastries Compass Coffee opened its fourth location in east Vancouver, featuring an on-site bakery called Boulangerie Boussole. The new space aims to provide a unique, neighborhood-focused atmosphere rather than a traditional strip-mall aesthetic.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/pages/locations
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/collections/shop-all
- https://palousecoffeeclub.com/roasters/compass-coffee-roasting/
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/collections/all
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/products/turihamwe-washed-bourbon
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/products/siesta-decaf-blend
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/products/sebastiana-guatemala-washed-12oz
- https://www.compasscoffeeroasting.com/products/skinny-dip
- https://compasscoffeeroasting.com/pages/about
- https://compasscoffeeroasting.com/products/delirium-blend
- https://compasscoffeeroasting.com/
- https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/sep/27/we-are-a-community-hub-compass-coffee-roasting-fills-site-of-former-washougal-coffee-company
- https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/compass-coffee-roasting/2733
- https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/sep/27/we-are-a-community-hub-compass-coffee
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/02/19/compass-coffee-caffe-nero-bankrup
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific ownership structure beyond the brand's own claims of being a community-focused, independent entity.