Part of the interior of the cafe. Caffe Fantstico, a Victoria staple since 1998, has three locations throughout Victoria. I visited The Roastery location while I was there. Obviously, due to Covid-19, I didn't get the full atmosphere experience. But from the peek I got inside, it seemed very warm and cozy. It was also …
Conversation with Morgan from Notepad Coffee
Do you remember the kind of things you were doing when you were nine? I was probably still picking my nose and falling down stairs. Pretty much the exact opposite of nine year old Calgarian, Morgan. For years, Morgan has had a love for coffee, so much so that he's started his own coffee company …
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Invito CoffeeTabs- Home
The three offerings. You've heard of instant coffee. I've tried specialty instant coffee. Now, I had the pleasure of sampling CoffeeTabs- a brew that acts like instant coffee, but is made from the real deal. It's super easy to use which is a definite plus. First, add the tab to your empty mug and break …
Pirates of Coffee- Home
My tasting notes. Fast Facts:Founded: 2020Location: OntarioCoffee Name: Treasure of PanamaOrigin: PanamaAltitude: 1000-1100 maslBrew Method: Aeropress Review:Pirates of Coffee is striving to change the coffee world for the better with initiatives such as transparency on a level that I can't recall seeing to this point. It really puts information in the consumer's hand regarding where …
2% Jazz Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Victoria, BCCoffee Name: The Hudson BlendOrigin: Brazil, Colombian, Indonesia Brew Method: Aeropress The front of the bag. I really dig the colours they used! Coffee Review:The coffee that I sampled from 2% Jazz is described as "bold and roasty" on the bag. This rich boldness is evident even just by smelling the beans, …
Quarterly Coffee Feature (Summer 2020)- Smoking Gun Coffee
Smoking Gun Coffee has been roasting some stellar beans since 2015 and has quickly become a fixture of the Fraser Valley Coffee scene. They have an impressive lineup of roasts in their arsenal with something for everyone- light to dark and everything in between including decaf and espresso options! You can check out their selection …
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Rose Bros Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Founded: 2016Location: Calgary, AlbertaCoffee Name: Colombian HuilaOrigin: ColombianAltitude: 1500-2400MBrew Method: Aeropress Review:For starters, this was easily one of my favourite Colombian coffees that I've ever had. The aroma was very mild, smooth, and inviting. However, this calmness all changed when it came to taste. I couldn't get over how lively the body was on …
Black Radish- Abbotsford
I feel like it's been forever since I've had the chance to review a cafe and I am SO excited to get back into it. For this review, I decided to check out the recently opened Black Radish cafe. First things first, a little background information. Beginning in Langley, Black Radish has made a name …
Counterpart Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Founded: 2014Location: Squamish, BCCoffee Name: First Peak (Medium Roast)Origin: Guatemala, PeruAltitude: 1400-1600MBrew Method: French press I love the clean-cut look of the bag. Review:This was my first time trying something from Counterpart Coffee, and I can confidently say that it won't be my last, they really know how to roast coffee! On this particular …
Pan Pan Coffee Roasters- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Vancouver, BCCoffee Name: Colombia Buesaco Narino (Single Origin)Origin: ColombianProcess: WashedAltitude: 1800-2200MBrew Method: Aeropress Coffee Review:The lightness of this roast really jumped out in the aroma of the coffee. However, it also showcased just how vibrant this roast was! It was a complex combination of rich and sweet that made for an excellent cup …
Matt's Coffee Chat 