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 …
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 …
Po & Co Coffee- Home
Fast Facts: Founded: 2013Location: Montreal, QuebecCoffee Name: La FincaOrigin: ColombianAltitude: 1500mBrew Method: Aeropress Coffee Review: Note: Po&Co has since redesigned their bags. Starting with the aroma of the coffee itself, it was very bold and rich smelling- something that carried over to the taste of the blend. The main tasting note that stood out to …
Agro Roasters- Home
My tasting notes. Fast Facts: Founded: 2016Location: 550 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BCCoffee Name: "Roasters Choice"Origin: Ethiopia, GujiAltitude: 1800-2000MBrew Method: Aeropress Coffee Review: If I were to sum up the theme of this coffee with one word, it would be fruity. It starts with the aroma- very juicy and sweet smelling. Notes of strawberry jump out …
Quarterly Coffee Feature (Spring 2020)- Rampage Coffee
Rampage Coffee has only been around for a few short years, but they've already carved out a good size chunk of the market and have quickly made a name for themselves. Within a period of under two years, husband and wife team, Dustin and Lauren have taken their coffee operation from small and based in …
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Hasty Coffee- Home
New on the coffee scene, Hasty Coffee has quickly made a name for themselves in a way not many, if any, other companies have. They've reinvented instant coffee. When the term 'instant coffee' gets thrown around, it can turn many avid coffee drinkers off. Co-founders Jill and Ben have partnered with some amazing Canadian roasters …
Lark Coffee Roasters (Part II)- Home
Welcome back everyone to Part two of two reviewing Lark Coffee Roasters, For those of you who missed part one, you can peruse it here. Today I have two blends that I'll be reviewing: 'Blackbird', which is a blend of Colombian, Mexican and Papua New Guinea coffees and 'Darkwoods', a mix of Honduras, Mexican, and …
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