Welcome to the second part of my Fullstrong Coffee series. For part one, you can find that through this link. In this edition, I had the opportunity to sample their "Bordeaux" blend- a darker blend. As I'm sure you know by now, traditionally I've been a little leery of darker coffees, but I've come around …
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 …
Fawkes Coffee II- Home
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, …
Conversation with Morgan from Notepad Coffee
Do you remember the kind of things you were doing when you were nine? I was probably still picking my nose and falling down stairs. Pretty much the exact opposite of nine year old Calgarian, Morgan. For years, Morgan has had a love for coffee, so much so that he's started his own coffee company …
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Invito CoffeeTabs- Home
The three offerings. You've heard of instant coffee. I've tried specialty instant coffee. Now, I had the pleasure of sampling CoffeeTabs- a brew that acts like instant coffee, but is made from the real deal. It's super easy to use which is a definite plus. First, add the tab to your empty mug and break …
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 …
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 …
Brews Brothers Coffee- Home
Brews Brothers Coffee, established in 2007, has been a fixture in Sierra Vista, Arizona. They boast roughly two dozen different roasts, both decaf and regular, in their impressive lineup. Additionally, they also have a coffee shop, which I have yet to have the pleasure of visiting, but I would love to one day. The roaster, …
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