So I finally made it to my first cafe during YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. No surprise perhaps that I chose Euphoria Cafe, and their signature drink The Desert Star. Euphoria Cafe consistently brings it when it comes to the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. They have won for the “most funds raised” in 2014, 2015 & 2017! … More Euphoria Cafe – Desert Star

We are super stoked over here today at thebloom.coffee to be launching this new monthly feature! There’s no question that we love coffee, and Canada continues to become such a major player in the specialty coffee scene over the years… and especially Vancouver (where I grew up). Don’t get me wrong, I love living in … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Pallet

I got up well before dawn this morning to make my way down to Monogram’s Britannia location for their 1st Birthday Celebration. I was so early I was the very first person at the café. There is no question Monogram is leading the way in showcasing great coffee to this great city (and beyond). Britannia … More Happy Birthday Monogram

Hey friends! The YYC Hot Chocolate Fest begins in just a couple of days on February 1st. Ok ok ok, I know what you might be thinking “hot chocolate isn’t coffee!”  But this other beloved brown beverage is one that I particularly enjoy, and I know it is enjoyed by many other Calgarians. And whether … More YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

I’m really excited to let you know about a new monthly feature that we’re going to launch here on thebloom.coffee! Beginning on February 1st, we’re going to feature a Coffee Roaster of the Month. I’m going to take you behind the scenes, share with you more about a coffee roaster that I think is doing things … More New Feature – coming soon!

One of the questions I get asked a lot from people when they find out I’m into coffee is “so do you roast your own beans?” I mean I get why most people would ask a question like that. I love coffee, and I love the whole process of coffee’s journey from farm to cup. … More Home Roasting

So my wife & I booked flights down to Texas in June (yeah I know, it’s gonna be hot) for our 15th anniversary. She’s beyond stoked to hit up Magnolia Market in Waco, and I’m beyond stoked to hit up a number of coffee shops…and chow down on some epic Texas BBQ! The only other … More Heading to Texas…

I was down in Lethbridge over New Years to visit family and I knew I wanted to hit up a few coffee shops. You may not know, but I used to live just outside of Lethbridge for a few years before moving up to Calgary four years ago. Back then, the coffee scene was still … More Lethbridge Coffee Crawl

Well today is the last day of 2018. It has certainly been quite a year for specialty coffee, and for me, it was also the year of this blog’s humble beginning. It’s pretty amazing to look back on this journey, and I want to thank everyone who encouraged me to “go for it” and to … More 2018 – A Year In Review

Every year there are a few coffee’s that standout from the crowd and remind me that no two bags of coffee are ever the same. It’s what I love about drinking coffee. And it’s why I love sharing with others about specialty coffee and why it’s so incredible. This past year there have definitely been … More Top 3 Coffee’s of 2018