When you think about that first cup of coffee in the morning what do you reach for? Do you power on your automatic coffee maker? Do you grab your keys to make a run to your favourite local coffee shop? Or do you take out your trusty one-cup brewer to make yourself some tasty bean-juice!? … More Flat Bottom Brewers

ALOHA! I love Hawaii. I have been a handful of times in my life, and every time I visit I pause before heading home–just for a moment–to soak up one last memory of the sun, sand and surf. Hawaii is truly a magical place that captures the hearts of anyone who has the opportunity to … More Coffee Roaster of the Month – Kona Roasted

Welcome to the fresh new look of Commonly Coffee! This site has gone through a few changes over the course of the past two years with a re-brand earlier in 2020 that brought about a new name and a new look to Commonly Coffee. While that was a step in the right direction I was … More Fresh New Look

WHAT A YEAR! What a past couple of years. I really want to thank each of you who takes the time to read these articles, like posts, and share content. Without you, Commonly Coffee would not be here celebrating another anniversary. It’s certainly been a crazy year. I never would have imagined having to do … More Commonly Coffee Turns Two

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

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