Hey everyone! This week, I'm switching it up and doing a different kind of post. There's so many amazing coffee roasters out there and since I started this blog, I've tried a ton of great coffees from some of these roasters. However, there's also SO many that I have yet to try. I thought it …
Crickle Creek Coffee Pt.II- Home
Hope everyone is thirsty because it's time to go back to the creek, the Crickle Creek that is. That's right, it's finally time for part two of my Crickle Creek Coffee review. You can find part one here where I review their Kenyan coffee. This time around, I'm discussing their Colombian offering. As you know, …
Conversation with Merci Coffee Truck
If Merci Coffee Truck sounds familiar to you, you've probably read my previous review of them (which you can find here if you haven't). This past week, Matt and Jess took some time to answer a few questions that I sent them. Let's dive in! How'd the idea for a coffee truck come about?In 2015 …
Monogram Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Calgary, AlbertaOrigin: HondurasProcess: WashedPrice: $19/340gBrew Method: Aeropress The Review:This Honduras offering from Monogram is a rich and decadent offering. Aroma-wise, I got something reminiscent of either chocolate cake or a really rich fudge. This made me quite excited to get into this roast. Upfront, I was nearly taken aback at how malty it …
Pirates of Coffee (Panama Geisha)- Home
Fast Facts:Origin: PanamaProcess: Natural AnaerobicHarvest: March 2020Altitude: 1625 maslBrew Method: Pour-over Beautiful artwork on this bag. The Review:The overarching theme of this roast was the incredibly vibrant fruity notes that dominate the flavour profile of this offering from Panama. This is evident even before you take your first sip. The sweetness really hits on the …
Republica Coffee Roasters- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Fort Langley, BCName: Fort Langley BlendOrigins: Colombia, Brazil, PNG, Indonesia, Peru, EthiopiaDate Roasted: 04/12/20Beverage: Aeropress The Review:For being a medium-dark roast, I was pleasantly surprised with both how smooth and vibrant this roast was. Also, with so many different aspects to this blend, there was a fair bit going on in this roast. …
Lighthouse Espresso- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Fraser Valley, BCOrigin: MyanmarRoast Scale: Medium-DarkBeverage: Espresso The Review:This espresso has been sitting on my shelf for a while now, and I've been dying to try it out and finally got the chance (with our new espresso machine, no less). Overall, this was a very decent bean as an espresso. It wasn't as …
Pirates of Coffee II- Home
I recently acquired a pair of Ethiopian coffees from Pirates of Coffee. First, the roaster might sound familiar. I was introduced to Pirates last summer (and you can read my original review here). So, without further delay, let's dive in. Ethiopia, Yirfacheppe ApichaMy personal favourite of the two, this roast was a little more subdued …
Maalum Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Location: New Westminster, BCOrigin: RwandaRoast Date: 16/11/20Roast Profile: Medium-DarkBeverage: Aeropress The Review:Now, I don't have a ton of experience with African coffees outside of Ethiopia and Kenya, so when Maalum reached out to me regarding their roast from Rwanda, I was quite excited to give it a go. On the nose, this coffee was …
Chwill Coffee Co.- Home
Fast Facts:Location: North Vancouver, BCOrigin: EthiopiaRoast Date: 11/11/20Beverage: Aeropress The ReviewChwill Coffee recently reached out to me and ever so graciously sent me a pair of their roasts to sample. This review deals with their Ethiopia Efrem Estate roast. This particular coffee was very lively on the nose. I detected some fruity notes, mainly cherry. …
