Name a city in Washington State that begins with the letter “S” and has an absolutely incredible coffee culture. Think again. You might have thought Seattle. And while that’s true, you’d be crazy to not also include SPOKANE in that list of cities doing great things when it comes to Specialty Coffee. It was this … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Indaba
The city of Coeur d’Alene, situated on the northern tip of the Idaho panhandle, and surrounded by pine forests and pristine lakes, has so much to offer. Yes, Idaho is known for its potatoes, but when you experience Coeur d’Alene for yourself, you quickly realize its a city with a vibrant (and much more diverse … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Union Roasters
Way up north in Canada’s Yukon Territory, where winter temperatures plunge cold enough to turn your hot latte into an iced latte (whether you like it or not), it only makes sense that you can find great coffee roasters helping to warm the hearts–and hands–of loyal customers. In the capital city of Whitehorse, you can … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Bean North Roasting Co.
There’s gotta be good coffee out there somewhere! We’ve all likely said those words at one time or another. Canada’s specialty coffee community continues to impress me, but there are still so many roasters that fly under the radar. It’s why this blog exists! I believe strongly in sharing the stories of those coffee roasters. … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Somewhere Coffee
Living in Alberta comes with so many perks. One of the best, is the incredible specialty coffee community that calls this province home. While major cities like Calgary & Edmonton often get a lot of buzz, there are numerous other cities that are carving out their own niche and doing a stellar job at caffeinating … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – B\RDY Coffee Co.
With over 50 years in the specialty coffee industry, there are few other companies like Fratello Coffee Roasters. This family-run business has deep roots not only in the specialty coffee community, but right here in my home city of Calgary, where they have not just been roasting coffee, but helping to create the vibrant coffee … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Fratello
IF YOU’RE NOT ANGRY, YOU’RE NOT AWAKE. That’s the mantra of Mal Dasin, owner, operator, and head roaster with The Angry Coffee Roaster. Founded in late 2020, Mal has been making a name for himself in the Canadian specialty coffee community ever since. While our path’s have never crossed, we have certainly talked on multiple … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Angry Coffee Roaster
I’ve had the opportunity over the past decade-plus to spend a considerable amount of time down in Arizona. It’s a state that continues to impress me with the caliber of specialty coffee roasters, cafes, and creators. And while the days are hot, the coffee scene is even hotter. And in a state where water may … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Wilderbloom
Albuquerque has gotta get on your radar when it comes to notable cities in the specialty coffee community. The truth is this city punches above its weight and has a considerable amount to offer. And one such roaster doing considerable amounts of good in helping to grow this city’s reputation for not only being hot–when … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Little Bear Coffee Roasters
I can’t tell you how many times in conversations with coffee-friends, how they tell me how fortunate we are here in Canada to have SO MANY (their words) incredible specialty coffee roasters for a country our size. It’s true. With a population of just over 40 million, no matter what city or small town you … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – COFFEED
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