Coffee Talk

Top 10 Coffee Gifts for 2024! It's getting very close to Christmas, let's dive right in to our top ten coffee gifts this year. Order now to avoid stock outs or shipping...

When choosing which coffee to buy, often you will find yourself choosing between a blend or a single origin. These terms, frequently thrown around in the coffee world, carry distinct...

Coffee is more than just a beverage; it's an experience that begins with the beans themselves. The process by which coffee beans are cultivated and processed significantly influences the flavour,...

One question we get asked a lot is, "Do you sell an espresso roast that isn't oily?" The reason for this question is usually that a customer has bought a...

The best known source of caffeine is coffee. People drink coffee because they love the taste, for better health, or to relieve drowsiness and improve cognitive performance. Too much caffeine...

What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in coffee, which is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide for its energizing effects, increasing alertness and attentional performance. While...

Top 10 gifts to buy for the coffee lover in your life! It's getting close to Christmas, let's dive right in to our top ten coffee gifts this year. Order...

Coffee while camping: 5 crucial elements to consider Making a great cup of coffee while camping can elevate your outdoors experience and make it one to remember. There’s nothing more...

Adopting a rescue dog can be one of the most rewarding endeavours of your life. You’re giving a dog a second chance, and you’re forging the bond of a lifetime....

With Honeyed Cold Brew It’s World Bee Day on Friday, May 20th, and we in the coffee community are making a bee-line for the honey jar. As an ode to...

From farm, to roaster, to cup Are you wondering why craft coffee is such a big deal? Scratching your head about why folks pay more when they can buy an...

How to Clean a Coffee Maker - Top Tips! So your coffee is tasting a little “off,” and your coffee maker isn’t running as fast as it usually does. You...

  Coffee has been brewed using many different methods for hundreds of years, you can read a brief history here. Initially coffee was brewed Turkish style with finely ground coffee...

"It's not easy being green..." Like you, we love the environment, nature, and the green things around us. This is why we are on a quest to implement sustainable and environmentally...

A Japanese coffee bath We've written a couple of articles on the health benefits of coffee, Is Coffee Good For You? and The Health & Fitness Benefits of Drinking Coffee,...

A Brief History of Timmies 1930 - Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton is born. He goes on to play 24 seasons for the NHL, most of those for the Leafs, and...

Why you should drink coffee for better physical and mental health Over 100 research studies have scientifically proven that drinking coffee is good for you. To summarize, the natural antioxidants...

Top 10 gifts to buy for the coffee lover in your life! 1. A Coffee Sampler Pack So you know they love great coffee, but which one? The Black Creek...

First Wave Coffee The first wave of coffee was a dark time indeed. Since the Boston Tea Party in 1773, the United States had started to favour coffee as its...

The Story of Sanctuary Sanctuary Espresso is our best selling premium blend, designed specifically to produce a wonderful espresso experience. Here's how we came up with it. Firstly, what exactly...

Coffee Eh It wasn't until the late 18th century that North Americans really started drinking coffee, 300 years after Africa and the Middle East. And in Canada specifically, it was...

Roast Levels - The Basics In this article we'll go through the various different levels you can roast coffee to, and how that impacts the flavour. As discussed in our...

A Small Cup Of Coffee I couldn't find my favourite type of coffee drink on all of the coffee charts! What is it called? Types of Coffee Drink There are...

Coffee Myths & Legends Coffee dates back to around 850 CE and maybe earlier, with a number of legends surrounding its first use. It is most likely to have originated...