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 …
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 …
Commercial Drive Coffee Company- Home
What began in 2010 as a conversation amongst a small group of people, the Commercial Drive Coffee Company has grown tremendously and now boasts six different roasts in their arsenal. Proud to be roasted in East Vancouver, Commercial Drive aims to provide coffee that is reminiscent of the European coffee scene. At the time, they …
Two Bears Coffee-Home
The can of goodness. First a little background. Two Bears Coffee offers sustainable coffee by using quality, direct trade coffee. The beans are then roasted in small batches and then 'flash brewed'. What exactly is flash brewed? Flash brewed coffee is chilled rapidly (hence the 'flash'). It's recommended that you replace some of the water …
PINKAVO Cafe- Langley
The interior of the cafe. PINKAVO had only opened a couple of weeks prior to our visit, but it was clear that they've already made their mark on, not only Langley, but the Valley as a whole. For good reason too, as there's certainly much to love about them. They are huge on community, incredibly …
Rampage Coffee’s New Espresso ‘Ignition’- Home
I love the look of this bag! This week, as the title suggests, I'm discussing the limited edition espresso from Rampage Coffee, 'Ignition'. At the time of writing this post, they were nearly sold out (update: they are now officially SOLD OUT of it). But fear not, they plan to do more limited releases and …
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Moon Roast Coffee-U.K.
Moon Roast Coffee is situated in the heart of the Candover Valley (geography lesson anyone?). Judging by the photos I Googled, it looks like an amazingly beautiful countryside. The origin of their name is an interesting one. They started roasting coffee in a barn on their property, "by the light of the moon" as the …
Small Batch Coffee Roasters- U.K.
Small Batch Coffee Roasters has nine locations sprinkled throughout the country including their original cafe, Goldstone Villas in Hove. What began as a small family-run operation, has since (obviously) expanded and it's easy to see why. Granted, I have not had the pleasure of visiting any of their cafes, I was able to get my …
Duft & Co- Abbotsford
Located in Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Duft & Co is a need to visit spot. Of course it's only need to visit if you love high-quality, delicious pastries and coffee (and who doesn't?). Founded by Tyler and Cassandra following a trek through Europe, this bakehouse is used as a place to, as their website says, "showcase …
