Brew Guides & Education

Roaster Origin Stories Featuring: Detour Coffee

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.

April 04, 2024 — Karen Duong

Get to Know Jeannie Lee of Agro Roasters

Jeannie placed second in this year’s Canadian Cup Tasters Competition, and we sat down with her to learn more about her background and competition experience.

April 03, 2024 — Karen Duong

Get to Know Rogue Wave's Ply Pasarj

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.

March 30, 2024 — Karen Duong

Issue #4 Brew Guides

March 26, 2024 — Karen Duong

10 differences Between Robusta & Arabica Coffee

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:

March 26, 2024 — Suneal Pabari

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Interview with September Coffee Co. Co-founder, Kyle Rowsell

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.

March 06, 2024 — Karen Duong

Filipino baked goods meet specialty chocolate at this Toronto cafe: Bakerrae x Chachalate

Toronto may boast many coffee shops across the city, but have you ever heard of a cafe that was also a bakery and a chocolate factory? Well, look no further, as The Upper Beaches area is now home to the much-anticipated brick and mortar of Bakerrae x Chachalate!

February 26, 2024 — Karen Duong