Co-founder Elysia Tan placed second runner up in the 2022 World Brewers Cup Competition, but it certainly wasn’t her first rodeo. After having already competed four times at Nationals and once at Worlds, she knew how to better prepare for success. We sat down with Elysia to learn more about her journey in specialty coffee ..read more

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We got the chance to get to know not only one, but three wonderful roasters from Detour! Meet Carina, head roaster, and Michael and Russell who are production roasters ..read more

Ply Pasarj, co-owner of Rogue Wave, has competed in many specialty coffee competitions across Canada, and even went international for the World Brewers Cup in 2021 where he placed fifth overall. We sat down with Ply to learn more about his experience with coffee competitions. More ..read more

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You may have noticed that some coffee bag labels brag about the fact that their coffee beans are 100% Arabica. Although it does sound like something magicians say, it isn’t gibberish – it refers to the type of coffee species in which the beans are from. There are over 100 coffee species, however the two main ones that are widely produced and sold are: Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora (also known as Coffea Robusta). Here’s a list featuring 10 differences between the two coffee species: 1. The most commonly known: Taste. Often Robusta has its taste described as burnt tires or rubbery, w ..read more

As our subscribers already know, Canada has an abundance of specialty coffee roasters to offer across the nation. But, we’ll never say “no” to having another join the roster! Introducing: September Coffee Co., founded by Kyle and Natasha Rowsell. September is a micro roastery based in Ottawa, Canada with a paramount goal of working with small producers and farmers to share their finest coffees with the community. More ..read more

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