Brew Guides & Education

The Water You Brew With And Why It Matters

The Water You Brew With And Why It Matters

Have you ever wondered why your coffee doesn’t taste as perfect as your local specialty coffee shop’s? Maybe water could turn things all around.
September 11, 2024 — Karen Duong
10 min read
Issue #10 Brew Guides

Issue #10 Brew Guides

September 09, 2024 — Dustin Yu
Interview with Ben Put, Co-Founder at Monogram Coffee

Interview with Ben Put, Co-Founder at Monogram Coffee

For those of you who may not already be familiar, Ben Put is a legend in the specialty coffee community for many reasons. For starters, he is a six-time Canadian...
August 27, 2024 — Karen Duong
3 min read
3 Fun Ways to Level-Up Your Coffee for Summer

3 Fun Ways to Level-Up Your Coffee for Summer

With the end of summer looming over our shoulders, we are looking for any and all ways to savour the season! Let’s enjoy what we have left of summer with...
August 23, 2024 — Karen Duong
Get to Know Amped Roasting

Get to Know Amped Roasting

Amped Roasting is a passion project founded by Alex Briede, a full-time nurse practitioner in Vancouver, BC. When he's not working in healthcare, Alex is roasting on his small Aillio...
August 21, 2024 — Karen Duong
Get to Know Java Roasters

Get to Know Java Roasters

Our interview with Kayla Pest, Co-Founder, Head Roaster and Sensory Specialist at Java Roasters based in Toronto, Ontario, also known as "the cool coffee roastery run on girl power!".
August 16, 2024 — Karen Duong
5 min read
Issue #9 Brew Guides

Issue #9 Brew Guides

August 15, 2024 — Dustin Yu
Coffee Origin Deep Dive: Nicaragua

Coffee Origin Deep Dive: Nicaragua

Nestled in the heart of Central America, Nicaragua's lush landscapes are more than just a picturesque backdrop; they are the cradle of Nicaragua’s rich and vibrant coffee culture! Let's talk...
August 14, 2024 — Karen Duong
Deep Dive: Colombian Coffee Varieties with Keegan Street of Rooftop Coffee Roasters

Deep Dive: Colombian Coffee Varieties with Keegan Street of Rooftop Coffee Roasters

If you see Caturra, Heirloom, or Typica written on your bag of coffee, it corresponds to one variety from the few thousands of coffee varieties found all around the world....
August 08, 2024 — Karen Duong
How to Make Cold Brew with a French Press

How to Make Cold Brew with a French Press

Grab that French press hiding in the back of your cupboard and discover the versatility and convenience of cold brew coffee!
August 08, 2024 — Karen Duong
5 min read
Interview with Nelson Phu, 2024 Canadian Barista Champion

Interview with Nelson Phu, 2024 Canadian Barista Champion

From being your friendly neighbourhood barista to becoming the best barista in the country! Our Interview with Nelson Phu, 2024 Canadian Barista Champion.
August 01, 2024 — Karen Duong
Coffee Origin Deep Dive: Guatemala

Coffee Origin Deep Dive: Guatemala

When we think about good coffee, Guatemala is one of the origins that first come to mind for many coffee lovers. So, how did Guatemala come to be one of...
July 23, 2024 — Karen Duong