Stick in the Mud located on beautiful Vancouver Island has been doing their thing since all the way back in 2007! I got the opportunity to try their Swallow dark roast blend. Overall, I was quite impressed with this coffee. The aroma was filled with chocolate notes as well as a slight hint of smokiness …
My Favourite Coffees From the First Half of 2021
Holy, where has this year gone!? It's hard to believe that we are pretty much at the halfway point of 2021. With that in mind, and as you might've guessed from the title, today I'm taking the opportunity to reflect on my three favourite coffees of 2021 thus far (in no particular order). Let's go! …
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BlackFin Coffee Pt. III
Fast FactsName: Restore BlendLocation: Seattle, WARoast Origin: DR CongoBeverage: Pour-over The ReviewWelcome to the third and final installment of my Black Fin coffee series! Diving right in, let's talk about the aroma of the Restore Blend. This roast was giving off major fruity undertones, specifically blueberry and cherry. Out of the three roasts in this …
Black Fin Coffee Pt. II- Home
Fast FactsLocation: Seattle, WABlend: Guatemala and PeruRoast Profile: LightBeverage: Pour Over The ReviewWelcome back to part two of my Black Fin Coffee series. In this installment I tackle their Empower blend. This 50/50 split of Guatemalan and Peruvian coffees works quite well together. In terms of aroma, this coffee was quite rich and sweet smelling. …
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters-Home
Fast Facts:Location: Vancouver, BCOrigin: BoliviaRoast Profile: Light/Medium RoastBrew Method: Pourover The Review:As far as I can recall, this is the first ever coffee I've had that comes from Bolivia and one of the main reasons why I was so intrigued to try it. Starting with the aroma, it was VERY fruity on the nose. I …
Black Fin Coffee I- Home
Fast FactsLocation: Seattle, WAOrigin: GuatemalaBrew Method: AeropressRoast Profile: Light/Medium Roast The ReviewBefore we dive into the review of this coffee, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the great work that Black Fin does. They've partnered with PNW Protectors to highlight the struggle of the Resident Southern Orca. Anyone who lives in or has visited …
My Coffee Roaster Wish-list
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 …
Whisky Infused Coffee- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Calgary, AlbertaOrigin: ColombiaBeverage: Pour OverFun Fact: These beans are aged for roughly 4-6 weeks to soak up the flavour notes. The Review:I first heard of this... trend (?) of barrel aging coffee in barrels that previously held alcohol such as whisky, rum, or wine-a couple of months ago and thought it was interesting. …
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 …
Go Cup Yourself- Home
Fast Facts:Location: Toronto, OntarioOrigin: ColombiaWashed: Fully WashedAltitude: 6000+ fasl (feet above sea level)Beverage: Pour Over The Review:I recently had the pleasure of connecting with the folks at Go Cup Yourself over on Instagram. I got this lovely Colombian roast to review. Now, before I dive into the review, I have to tell you about this …
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