There’s a small mountain town in Idaho where the trees seem to whisper ancient secrets, the lake holds reflections of dreams, and the people still look you in the eye when they hand you your coffee. It’s the kind of place that makes you exhale. You drive in and your shoulders drop an inch. Then, you spot it—a cozy café with fogged-up windows from the morning rush, the scent of roasted beans curling around the building like incense. You walk in and you’re home. That place is North Fork Coffee Roasters, and the moment you take your first sip, you meet two unforgettable characters: The Dipper and The Raven.

Now, I know what you’re thinking—coffee, characters? But bear with me. Around here, coffee isn’t just a beverage. It’s a ritual, a story, a companion. It’s how we start, how we reset, how we connect. And if you’ve ever met someone who drinks their coffee black and someone who adds oat milk, vanilla syrup, and just a whisper of cinnamon, you already know: that every roast has a personality.

Let me introduce you.

The Dipper: Your Quietly Brilliant Best Friend

There’s something about the Dipper that feels like a crisp morning by the lake. Steam curling from your mug, bare feet on a pine-needled deck, that first sip before anyone else is awake. The Dipper is our organic medium roast blend, made from a beautifully balanced trio of beans sourced from Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. It’s smooth, mellow, and quietly complex—kind of like your best friend who always knows exactly what to say, or not say when you’re having a day.

This isn’t the kind of coffee that shouts. It’s not trying to prove itself. It just is. Clean. Confident. Balanced. With the kind of flavor that doesn’t need bells or whistles. People drink the Dipper black and blink in surprise, like, “Oh wow… I didn’t know drip coffee could taste like this.”

That’s the secret. We roast in small weekly batches so it’s always fresh. And the Dipper? It’s never bitter. Instead, it blooms on your tongue with a nutty sweetness, maybe a hint of cocoa, a touch of citrus if you’re paying attention. We crafted it to highlight the natural notes of the beans—no masking, no over-roasting. It’s like jazz in a cup: subtle, rhythmic, and timeless.

Fun fact: this roast is named after the American Dipper, a small, round, charcoal-colored bird that plunges into icy mountain streams in Idaho like it owns the place. Just like the bird, this roast is a little unexpected, entirely natural, and perfectly adapted to its environment. The Dipper lives where the wild things are, and so does this roast.

For our regulars, the Dipper is their go-to. Their north star. It’s the cup that quietly gets them through the 8 AM meeting, the Monday that feels like a month, the writing session that finally finds its rhythm. It’s the coffee that doesn’t interrupt the flow—it is the flow.

The Raven: Your Moody, Magnetic Midnight Muse

And then… there’s the Raven.

You know the type. A little intense. A little mysterious. All black clothes, reading poetry under a stormy sky. But also, unexpectedly, kind. Thoughtful. Funny in a dry, dark way. That’s the Raven.

Our Raven Organic Extra Dark Roast is a broody, full-bodied blend sourced from Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia. It’s bold. Deep. The kind of coffee that doesn’t ask for your attention—it demands it. You don’t drink the Raven while checking emails. You sit with it. You savor. You let it tell you its secrets.

Let’s be real—dark roast drinkers are a particular breed. They know what they like and they don’t mess around. That’s why we crafted the Raven with utmost precision, leaning into that extra special darkness without ever tipping into burnt or bitter. There’s a fine line, and we walk it like a tightrope. The Raven lands right in that sweet spot: rich, roasted, powerful—and somehow still smooth.

And the best part? It’s organic, like everything we roast, so you know you’re not sipping pesticides or synthetic junk. Just the soul of the bean brought to its fullest potential. We’re talking dark chocolate, toasted hazelnut, and a whisper of smoke—like standing in a cabin kitchen while a storm thunders outside.

We chose the name “Raven” because this coffee feels wise. Grounded. Elemental. Ravens are intelligent, adaptable, fiercely loyal, and they’ve got that mythic energy. This roast is for the deep thinkers, the creatives, the early risers, and the midnight oil burners. It’s not for everyone—but for the right someone? It’s everything.

The Ritual Matters

At North Fork, coffee isn’t just a drink. It’s a daily practice. A rhythm. A grounding force in a world that’s a little too fast, a little too much. We believe in the third place—the sacred space that’s not home and not work, but something in between. A café where your name is remembered, where the chairs are mismatched but comfy, where there’s a real human behind the bar who cares about how your day’s going.

And here’s the thing: people are rethinking their health. They’re done with the sugar bombs and the over-caffeinated chemical cocktails. They want real. They want clean. They want care. That’s why we roast all our beans in-house, weekly, in small batches. That’s why every bag is triple-checked—first by me (the roaster), then by our team during packing, and again by the barista preparing your cup. Because details matter. And quality matters even more.

Even our flavored drinks are made with organic, regionally sourced syrups, and they’re less sweet than the chain drinks, so the coffee always shines through. Whether you’re sipping on a lavender oat latte or just going black drip, you’re tasting the bean. You’re tasting the place. You’re tasting the care.

Coffee That’s Good for You (and the Planet)

You’d be surprised how many people don’t know this, but non-organic coffee is one ofthe most chemically treated crops in the world. Pesticides, fungicides, mold—it’s a toxic brew if you’re not careful. That’s why all our coffee is 100% certified organic. It’s better for you, better for the farmers, and better for the Earth.

We work with ethically sourced, seasonally available beans, mostly from Central and South America, and we’re transparent about where everything comes from. We blend depending on availability—because good coffee is seasonal, just like good produce. The Dipper and Raven change slightly with the seasons, but their essence never wavers.

And yes, we carry plant-based milks—oat, coconut, and now almond (because y’all kept asking). But we’re also seeing a comeback of good ol’ whole milk, which is our default. Why? Because when the coffee is this good, it doesn’t need a lot of dressing up. We’re not here to hide the bean. We’re here to celebrate it.

A Cup with Character

So—who are you today?

Are you the Dipper? Steady. Reflective. Calm. Ready to meet the day with grace and gratitude?

Or are you the Raven? Bold. Unapologetic. A little wild around the edges, but always real.

Maybe you’re both, depending on the hour. Maybe your morning starts with the Dipper and ends with the Raven. We won’t judge. Around here, we say follow your true north—and that means tuning into what you need, when you need it.

Our customers aren’t looking for perfection. They’re looking for a connection. For quality. For flavor that actually tastes like coffee. They want to know that the people behind the counter give a damn. That their beans weren’t roasted a month ago in a warehouse, but last Tuesday right here in town by someone who knows the difference between light crack and full city roast by smell alone.

Ready to Sip?

If you can’t make it to McCall (though you really should—it’s dreamy here), we’ve got you covered. You can order both the Dipper Organic Medium Roast and the Raven Organic Extra Dark Roast online and bring a piece of our mountain town to your kitchen.

•          Dipper Organic Medium Roast

•          Raven Organic Extra Dark Roast

Let the Dipper ease you into your morning. Let the Raven take you into the night. Let both remind you that coffee can still be real, beautiful, and deeply personal.

At North Fork Coffee Roasters, we’re not just roasting beans. We’re curating character. One cup at a time.