Well guys, it has been a hot minute since I've done a cafe review, but here we are, back at it! (Let's see if I remember how to do this haha). Politano Cafe is located on a cozy corner, with ample outdoor seating options that wrap around the front portion of the building. Inside, they …
My Favourite Coffees From the First Half of 2021
Holy, where has this year gone!? It's hard to believe that we are pretty much at the halfway point of 2021. With that in mind, and as you might've guessed from the title, today I'm taking the opportunity to reflect on my three favourite coffees of 2021 thus far (in no particular order). Let's go! …
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BlackFin Coffee Pt. III
Fast FactsName: Restore BlendLocation: Seattle, WARoast Origin: DR CongoBeverage: Pour-over The ReviewWelcome to the third and final installment of my Black Fin coffee series! Diving right in, let's talk about the aroma of the Restore Blend. This roast was giving off major fruity undertones, specifically blueberry and cherry. Out of the three roasts in this …
My Coffee Roaster Wish-list Pt. II
A month or two back I released my wish-list of roasters that were on my radar, but I had yet to try. While I was crafting this initial list, I realized that there were a TON of roasters that didn't manage to make it on the list. For that reason, I'm back with a part …
Raven Roast Coffee Alternative- Home
As you know, I tend to drink A LOT of coffee. I'll own that. But sometimes it's nice to have something else to drink. When Raven Roast popped up on my Instagram feed, I was intrigued by their coffee alternative product. Long story short, I got a caffeinated and a non-caffeinated version to try. Before …
Black Fin Coffee Pt. II- Home
Fast FactsLocation: Seattle, WABlend: Guatemala and PeruRoast Profile: LightBeverage: Pour Over The ReviewWelcome back to part two of my Black Fin Coffee series. In this installment I tackle their Empower blend. This 50/50 split of Guatemalan and Peruvian coffees works quite well together. In terms of aroma, this coffee was quite rich and sweet smelling. …
My Coffee Roaster Wish-list
Hey everyone! This week, I'm switching it up and doing a different kind of post. There's so many amazing coffee roasters out there and since I started this blog, I've tried a ton of great coffees from some of these roasters. However, there's also SO many that I have yet to try. I thought it …
Conversation with Merci Coffee Truck
If Merci Coffee Truck sounds familiar to you, you've probably read my previous review of them (which you can find here if you haven't). This past week, Matt and Jess took some time to answer a few questions that I sent them. Let's dive in! How'd the idea for a coffee truck come about?In 2015 …
Single Village Coffee Roasters-Home
Fast FactsLocation: White Rock, BCFounded: 2014Origin: UgandaRoast Profile: DarkBrew Method: Aeropress The ReviewFull disclosure: prior to opening this bag up, I was a little worried seeing 'dark roast' on the front. However, my worries were quickly swept away as this is, to put it simply, a dark roast done right. The initial aroma coming off …
Whisky Infused Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Calgary, AlbertaOrigin: ColombiaBeverage: Pour OverFun Fact: These beans are aged for roughly 4-6 weeks to soak up the flavour notes. The Review:I first heard of this... trend (?) of barrel aging coffee in barrels that previously held alcohol such as whisky, rum, or wine-a couple of months ago and thought it was interesting. …
Matt's Coffee Chat 