Author: Ciarra Colacino

09.2021 Dillanos After Hours

October 2nd Come Walk With Me The Foundations of MultiCare have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person portion of the Come Walk With Me breast cancer walk on October 2. The event will continue as a virtual fundraising event. The virtual event will continue to raise critical funding for MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital’s […]
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09.2021 Employee Spotlight

Whoop! Whoop! It’s interview time! Here at Dillanos we always say that “our people are who make us who we are”– And I couldn’t agree more! I have loved getting to know the amazing people I work with every day and bonding over things like travel, Italian food obsessions, movies, music and pets. My coworkers […]
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09.2021 Customer Spotlight

Hoboken, New Jersey MOJO Coffee Co. They just started construction on their second location! Check out their Instagram to see one of the cutest pup friendly cafes you’ve ever seen 🐶 Visit Mojo Coffee Co. Online Camas, Washington Dev’s Coffee Bar They were barely going through 20 pounds a week when they started with Dillanos. Now, […]
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DL No. 71: Los Lirios

DL 71 Los Lirios by DCR Coffee top cart art

DL No. 71: Los Lirios

Rich, heavy body. Brown sugar aroma. Tastes of dark chocolate.

It all began just four years ago with Silvia and Nancy Lizana made a decision.  As fourth generation farmers and daughters of coffee producers, they were faced with a challenge to push forward into new territory or risk being out-performed by the growing number of Peruvians bringing competitive coffees to market.  Carrying on the centuries-old tradition of coffee farming in Peru, the sisters had to solve for new considerations. From staying competitive in the global market to the environmental impact of their farms and production facilities, they had to dig deep to get on top.

And that’s exactly what they did.  Silvia and Nancy recruited six more like-minded women to form Los Lirios de Chirinos located in the Cajamarca region of Peru. Together, these women join in a commitment to improve productivity and profitability for their farm without sacrificing quality.  Coffee cherries are still hand-picked and hand-selected, they are still processed onsite.

Los Lirios de Chirinos is based in Peru. It sits at a slightly lower elevation than Machu Picchu and demonstrates the quality flavor profile associated with higher elevation coffees. Dillanos Limited No. 71: Los Lirios has a sweet brown sugar aroma that offsets notes of candied pralines and dark chocolate. The body is heavy and the intensity is rich. It’s a beautiful coffee crafted by a team of forward-thinking women dedicated to the future of Peruvian coffees.

Our favorite way to brew Los Lirios is with a French Press.

Summer 2021

Happy June! 2021 is off to a quick and exciting start! From new hires and new customers, to new communication platforms and blends, this year has been nothing short of busy and successful. We have been helping people, making friends and having fun each and everyday. The purpose of our internal newsletter is for our […]
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06.2021 Dillanos After Hours

Five Summer Cocktails (All 4 ingredients or less) This short video includes 5 healthy, summer cocktails to enjoy this summer (actually, all year round). Hannah’s personal favorite is the daiquiri. Which one is your favorite? Five Summer Cocktails LOCAL FUN
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06.2021 All Things Coffee

Did you know? That our very own Director of Coffee, Phil, is on the board of Roast Magazine. He is 1 of 10 that the Roast Magazine selects to review and edit the information that they share with the rest of the specialty coffee industry. Phil’s stamp of approval, check, then share with the world! […]
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06.2021 Coffee With a Cause

Community Involvement As we all know and love, Dillanos is very active in our community. Whether that be through our time, product or a monetary value, it is important to Dillanos to support and help everyone around us. Living out “help people” within our mission statement is something we strive to do every single day. […]
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06.2021 Company Updates

It’s The CEO Podcast! 🔥 That’s right — David, Chris, and Hannah are bringing you the info you need via podcast.  So hit play and tune in for updates on: DCR History & Stories Culture Upcoming Goals & Projects Opportunities to hang out with our CEOs Employee Q&A: Your questions, their answers. And as a […]
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06.2021 Customer Spotlight

Coffee Vault Have you heard that Buzz on Inn, and Jump’n Bean have changed over to Coffee Vault shops? They now offer drip coffee at all the Coffee Vault Locations! Follow Coffee Vault on Facebook PNW Coffee Co. PNW Coffee Co. now has two locations. One at the Auburn Trail Station and the second location […]
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06.2021 Employee Spotlight

New Newsletter, New Interviews! The June issue interviews these fine people: William Charlot, Packager Kristin Johnson, Purchasing Coordinator Doug Barsuglia, Inbound Clerk Pat Doherty, Graphic Designer Seth Roth, Roaster Scroll to read more… Packager WILLIAM CHARLOT It did not take long for Will to make such a positive impact at Dillanos. He has such an […]
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Dillanos Limited No. 70: Java Moment

DL 70 Java Moment by DCR Coffee

DL No. 70: Java Moment

Strong, heavy body. Praline aroma. Tastes of cocoa nibs and dark chocolate.

In the shadows of Mount Argopuro sits the Pokmas Walida Cooperative where Indonesian coffee is being redefined.

Despite its long-standing and foundational role in the industry, Indonesian coffees have recently been both difficult to trace and, sadly, declining in quality.  In an age where savvy consumers demand accountability, that has posed challenges to the nation’s ability to compete on the international market.  That is, until Pokmas Walida Coop hit the scene.  Partnered with the team at Belift Green Beans, they are committed to supplying high-quality, traceable coffees globally and reclaiming Indonesia’s station as a leader in coffee production.

And we’ve got one of those exact coffees here at DCR Coffee. Java from Java is back and we’re pleased to announce Dillanos Limited No. 70: Java Moment! This remarkable coffee has a strong, heavy body with a rich cocoa nib flavor and lingering praline aroma. The honey process used preserves the inherent sweetness and emphasizes a heavier body than others common in the region. This is exactly what we wanted to experience from an East Java single origin coffee.

Our favorite way to brew Java Moment is with a French Press.