Founded: 2020Location: Calgary, AlbertaRoast Origin: Costa RicaAltitude: 1100-1300 MaslProcess: Washed & Sun DriedBrew Method: Aeropress This second offering from Fawkes Coffee was another solid roast. If you haven't seen my review of their Kenyan coffee, you can check it out here. In this Costa Rican coffee, sharp citrus notes ran wild on the nose, but …
Lighthouse Coffee- Home
A couple weeks back, I was lucky enough to connect with Sam from Lighthouse Coffee on Instagram. We got to chatting about coffee, and he introduced me to this single origin Myanmar roast (which has an incredible backstory, by the way, but more on that later). Not only does this coffee have a great story, …
Oughtred Coffee- Home
Location: British ColumbiaOrigin: GuatemalaAltitude: 1800-2050 MaslProcess: WashedBrew Method: Aeropress This coffee was one of the roasts that came in my October Brew Perfect Box. For more information on that, you can check them out here. This particular singe origin had a lot going on, but it all worked together to create a solid coffee. On …
Fawkes Coffee- Home
Founded: 2020Location: Calgary, AlbertaRoast Origin: KenyaAltitude: 1600-1800 maslProcess: WashedBrew Method: Aeropress The design of Fawkes Coffee's bags. I feel incredibly lucky to have found such a cool coffee company in Fawkes Coffee. First, they're Canadian. Second, their bag design is very unique and enticing. And third, they roast some incredible coffee! After connecting with them …
White Goat Coffee- Home
My tasting notes. Fast Facts:Location: Terrace, BCCoffee Name: Ethiopia SidamoOrigin: EthiopiaBrew Method: Aeropress This coffee was not only one of my favourite Ethiopian varieties I've tried, but it's also one of my favourite coffees that I've tried this year. Let me explain why. First, the aroma was very bright, vibrant and fruity- something I've come …
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 …
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 …
