Located exactly half-way between Calgary & Edmonton along the QE2 Highway is the city of Red Deer. While perhaps not as well-known as larger cities in Alberta like Edmonton or Calgary when it comes to coffee culture, Red Deer is home to Dose Coffee. It is my first-stop whenever I find myself up in Red … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Dose Coffee

I’ve had an espresso machine on my home brew bar for the past decade. I love it. ⁣What began as an idea to save a few dollars instead of paying for lattes every morning at neighbourhood cafes, has evolved into a full blown passion. ⁣ Like anything in life, there is always the initial start-up … More Espresso at Home

When you think about picking up some new coffee gear where do you go? Getting set up with quality coffee gear will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. But I realize that finding that gear isn’t always as obvious if you’re newer to brewing coffee at home. COVID-19 has certainly served as … More Where To Buy Coffee Gear

Tucked away on the Eastern shores of Vashon Island across the Puget Sound from Seattle, Washington is a coffee roaster that I am thrilled to have as the Coffee Roaster of the Month for October. Blossom Coffee Roasters (previously known as Vashon Coffee Co.) has quickly become a beloved coffee roaster by many in the … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Blossom Coffee Roasters

I recently spent some time talking about coffee subscriptions over on my Instagram account. The feedback was very interesting. By the time my survey timed out 1/3 of those who responded said that they currently are enrolled in some sort of coffee subscription while the other 2/3 indicated they were not. Even just from my … More Some Thoughts on Coffee Subscriptions

I feel that this post is necessary. And while its not what you’d come to expect like much of my usual content here on Commonly Coffee, in the 2+ years of running this blog I have always believed that my audience deserves honesty, transparency, and accuracy in all of my content. There are many voices … More Why I Became A Brand Affiliate

This past August I had the chance to get back to the city I grew up in, for me this would be the ONLY holiday that didn’t get wrecked this year by COVID. I love the West Coast, and especially its coffee scene. There truly are few other cities in the world that rival the … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Harken

The Chemex: Iconic multi-cup coffee brewer…or glorified flower vase? There is no other coffee brewer that I feel is more polarizing in the specialty coffee community than the Chemex. I cannot even remember how many conversations I have had with friends who fall into one camp or the other. Say what you will, but the … More The Chemex

I own six. So I guess you could say I have a problem? Or maybe I just have a deep appreciation for aesthetically pleasing mugs that are also well crafted?! The iconic notNeutral LINO collection is what captured my attention many years ago and continues to be one of the most well loved by baristas … More notNeutral Mugs

Portland knows what’s up when it comes to coffee. I’ve been a long time fan of this coffee roaster, and hey, when it’s owned by a guy named Tyler…it just feels like the stars aligned for this one. I want to share the story of Dapper & Wise, and welcome them as our Coffee Roaster … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Dapper & Wise