I recently posted an image on my Instagram account with what I called “My Top 3 Essentials For Filter Coffee.” which was the follow-up post to my original one called “My Top 3 Essentials For Espresso.” But this time I included a grinder! When it comes to making great filter coffee at home you do … More My Top 3 Essentials For Filter Coffee
I recently posted an image on my Instagram account with what I called “My Top 3 Essentials For Espresso.” Yes there was a glaring omission on that post (I didn’t include a grinder). I am aware that there is likely no greater piece of equipment that I could recommend when it comes to making great … More My Top 3 Essentials For Espresso
Can you hear it? The faint cries of the coffee beans calling out from inside the bag saying “pick me, pick me.” NO? Oh that’s just me? Weird. Well, maybe I’m the only one that hears that, but for the rest of us when it comes to selecting coffee, sometimes when you stare at a … More 5 Things To Look For On A Coffee Bag
Readers of Commonly Coffee should be somewhat familiar with one of my favourite BC coffee roasters–Prototype Coffee in Vancouver, BC. They were featured just over a year ago in April 2019 as my Coffee Roaster of the Month, and I had the chance again this past February when I was in Vancouver to visit their … More Prototype Coffee – Green Coffee Retail
Back in October 2019 I had the chance while down in Phoenix to get a sneak peak at the buildout of Mythical Coffee Roasters located in Gilbert. Eric & Kat were gracious hosts who shared their dreams for this new cafe and I had the chance to enjoy a few coffees before heading home with … More Coffee Roasters of the Month – Mythical Coffee
Today was a huge milestone for Commonly Coffee! Today we hit 2,000 followers and I am truly humbled. Thank you to everyone who follows this account. You are the reason all of this is possible. When I began this account less than two years ago I had no idea what would come from this. But … More WE HIT 2K!
There’s no question that starting your own business takes a lot of courage at the best of times, but launching a brand new business in the midst of a global pandemic seems outright crazy. But that is exactly what the husband & wife team of Ben & Jill McGaghey have done with the launch of … More Hasty – Instant Specialty Coffee
#BREWATHOME If you’re like almost every human being on the planet who is adapting to the new normal of living in isolation and working from home, let me clear one thing up if you aren’t already aware of this: coffee is your friend! In the past month there has been a massive surge of online … More Brew Great Coffee At Home
A year ago on April 10th I published a feature on this blog called “Small Town Coffee Roasters.” Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be one of my highest read articles! But the coffee world is often full of surprises and there was so much positive feedback and comments like “hey … More Small Town Coffee Roasters – pt.3
Given the crazy times we find ourselves in, and my sincere desire to strongly champion local in every way possible, I knew that this month’s feature for our Coffee Roaster of the Month needed to be very local…as in here in Calgary. The coffee community in Canada only continues to get stronger, and I know … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Collective Coffee
