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From Victoria to Tokyo

A conversation with Rio Kaneki, the printmaker behind our Pharaoh's Horses. Rio Kaneki was born in Japan and made Victoria home. He works mostly in lino, carving every line by hand, and his prints now travel a long way from his studio, including back to Tokyo. Closer to home, his work is on our shirts, our bags and the wall of our building.

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Coffee Education

Water Temperature: The underdog of making your ideal cup of coffee.

They (Aristotle) say the more you know, the more you realize you don’t know. This is absolutely true when it comes to the insights and...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Freezing Coffee

Whether you order in bulk or are going away for vacation, we did some freezer testing so you can learn the easy do's and don'ts of...

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FAQs: The Espresso Edition

These are the most common questions we get about brewing espresso and how to make better espresso at home. And for the record: There's no...

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What’s the right grind for this brewer?

Our goal is to demystify grind levels. Mastering the art of adjusting and fine-tuning your grind is the most significant skill you can develop to...

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A Barista's View: Serving Coffee at 2024 TED in Vancouver

Our bar became a mini version of the penny universities of 17th century London, where knowledge, debate and information could be found for the price...

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Highlights from the 2024 Canadian Barista Championships in Montreal

One of the most inspiring aspects of the championships was witnessing the enthusiasm and drive of the younger generation of coffee professionals. Their passion for...

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The very best of 2023

The time has come. We're in the holi-days between Christmas and New Year's where it feels like we should all still be on vacation but...

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Chemical-Free Decaf Coffee: The surprising things you don't know about it

Here we dig into the processes behind decaffeinating coffee, how Swiss Water Decaf differs from others, why decaf coffee drinkers are sometimes the most discerning...

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whats the difference between a latte and a cortado?

A simple breakdown of the differences between a latte, cappuccino, flat white, coratado (and more) including the milk to espresso ratios.

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What is an espresso roast?

It's no mistake that we have two different espresso roasts. We explain what an espresso roast is, exactly, and what the differences between ours are. 

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whats the difference between cold brew and flash brew coffee?

Iced coffee and cold brew are thrown around interchangeably, but do you really know the difference between them?

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Why do you put cream and sugar in your coffee?

I guess the short answer is that cream and sugar in coffee tastes really good; it's delicious. But there are practical, circumstantial, and historical reasons...

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