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Preparing to Be a World Barista Champion with Ben Put

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Preparing to Be a World Barista Champion with Ben Put

This October, Ben is headed to Milan to represent Canada in the World Barista Championship 2025. We sat down with him for an exclusive interview to learn more about his...

September 30, 2025 — Karen Duong 10 min read

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Filipino baked goods meet specialty chocolate at this Toronto cafe: Bakerrae x Chachalate

Filipino baked goods meet specialty chocolate at this Toronto cafe: Bakerrae x Chachalate

Toronto may boast many coffee shops across the city, but have you ever heard of a cafe that was also a bakery and a chocolate factory? Well, look no further, as The Upper Beaches area is now home to the much-anticipated brick and mortar of Bakerrae x Chachalate! 

February 26, 2024 — Karen Duong
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Brew Guides Issue #3

February 22, 2024 — Karen Duong
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Brew Guides Issue #2

January 26, 2024 — Zara Snitman
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Q&A with Seth Taylor from Seth Taylor: Coffee by Design

Q&A with Seth Taylor from Seth Taylor: Coffee by Design

Seth Taylor: Coffee by Design is a one-person operation, and the owner, Seth Taylor, is roasting up some seriously incredible coffees. We chatted with Taylor to learn more about his...
January 11, 2024 — Zara Snitman
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December 28, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Q&A with Lee Knuttila of Quietly Coffee

Q&A with Lee Knuttila of Quietly Coffee

Lee Knuttila, Owner of Quietly Coffee, began his coffee journey as a barista at Sam James Coffee Bar in Toronto. During this time, he was completing his Ph.D. at York...
November 30, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Disnel Ramirez - Producer Deep Dive

Disnel Ramirez - Producer Deep Dive

Disnel Ramirez has worked with Semilla Coffee importers for the past two years, but his extended family has been working with the importing company since 2019. At this time, only...
November 15, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Latte Art Tips

Latte Art Tips

We have all been wowed when our barista hands us a latte adorned with a perfectly poured rosetta or, even more impressive, a true-to-life tulip on a cortado—it almost feels...
November 15, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Q&A with Counterpart Coffee

Q&A with Counterpart Coffee

Hailing from Squamish, British Columbia is Counterpart Coffee. Run by Emily Lehnen and Tim Knutton, this two-person roastery is a staple in the Canadian specialty coffee scene. We caught up...
November 15, 2023 — Zara Snitman
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Nariño: Five Reasons This Is A Coffee-Growing Paradise!

Nariño: Five Reasons This Is A Coffee-Growing Paradise!

We featured coffee from Nariño many times in our monthly pack, but what exactly is it that makes it so good? Let's investigate! Nariño is a province located in southwestern...
November 14, 2023 — Lauren Scratch
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