116 reviews
Medium Roast
Fernwood Blend
Grind
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
- Whole Bean
- French Press
- Drip
Size
454g
454g
454g
- 454g
- 5LB
Quantity
Chocolate and toasted almond notes define this balanced medium-roast, built from South American coffees. The cup is smooth and rounded with a clean finish. Fernwood Blend is designed to be approachable, versatile, and consistent — an everyday coffee built for comfort across all brew methods.
Good over ice. Grind coarse, one cup of ground coffee in a one-litre French press with ice and water, overnight in the fridge. Plunge in the morning and pour it off the grounds.
Cup Profile:
Chocolate, toasted almond
Region:
Peru
Roast:
Medium
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Brew Guide
These brew guides are built by our Roastery team to help you brew great coffee, every time. Each method outlines a clear process designed to bring out the best in your coffee.
- Preheat your brewing vessel
- Weigh your ingredients
- Make sure your brewing vessel is clean
- Use water that is almost but not quite boiling
- Make sure to wet all the grounds evenly
- Rinse any paper filters with hot water before use
- Be sure to grind the coffee to the correct coarseness for the brewer you are using
- Fresh coffee will "bloom" which is CO2 being released as hot water hits the coffee
- To adjust strength change the grind, not the ratio of coffee to water. For stronger tasting coffee grind finer for less intense flavor coarsen your grind.
- Wet filter with boiling water and discard water
- Put in 20 grams of medium ground coffee
- Pour in 100 grams of water & allow coffee to bloom
- Pour in remaining 240 grams of water little by little & use the stream of the water to push any grounds off the sides of the filter
- When all water is in stir once in a circular motion
- Let drip till done
- Put in 55 grams of coarse ground coffee
- Pour in 935 grams of water just off the boil
- Stir
- Fit top on to retain heat and wait 4 minutes
- Plunge
- Decant to another vessel
- Wet filter with boiling water
- Put in 40 grams of medium ground coffee
- Pour in 200 grams of water & allow coffee to bloom
- Pour in remaining 480 grams of water little by little & use the stream of the water to push any grounds off the sides of the filter
- Let drip till done
- Place the top portion of the brewer upside down on table
- Fit the bottom section over the rubber basket (At this point the numbers should be upside down on both parts of the brewer.)
- Put in 15 grams of medium ground coffee
- Pour in hot water to top (around 250 grams)
- Stir and make sure there are no dry grounds hiding at the bottom
- Let sit for 45 seconds
- Affix the filter cap with a wetted paper filter into the fitting (this should be at the top at this point) and depress a tiny bit so the slurry is close to the filter.
- Carefully invert the entire brewer onto your heated mug and press to the bottom.
- Add preheated water to the fill line.
- Grind your coffee to a medium setting, similar to table salt. Add 15-17 grams to the filter basket.
- Screw on the top portion of the brewer. Careful as it will be hot.
- Place brewer on your burner over medium heat.
- Open the lid to view the brewing and remove from the burner when the stream starts to go from brown to blonde.
- Enjoy straight up or add some hot water for a mellower cup.
- Grind coffee very fine. It should be similar to confectioners sugar.
- Weigh your dose. 19 grams is a good starting point.
- Distribute the ground coffee as evenly as possible. There are tools for this or you can do it by hand.
- Tamp the coffee, making sure the bed of grounds is as level as possible.
- Purge your group head by running a small amount of water into the drip tray.
- Insert the portafilter and engage the brew right away.
- The shot should take several seconds to start flowing and the total time should be around 30 seconds.
- If you are making a milk drink you can steam the milk while your shot is pouring.
A few espresso fundamentals:
- Always brew with a clean, hot, dry portafilter.
- Use your hand to swipe away any loose grounds on the rim or tabs of the portafilter before inserting to brew.
- If the shot is running too slow you need to coarsen the grind. If the shot is running too fast fine the grind.
- Make grind adjustments in small increments.
- Always pull a couple of shots after an adjustment before deciding whether or not to readjust.
- Always purge off a bit of steam before and after you steam milk to clean the wand out. Never soak the steam wand or leave it submerged in milk.
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FAQ
Very. We roast in small batches throughout the week and ship shortly after roasting so it arrives at peak flavour.
- Whole Bean – best if you have a grinder at home
- Espresso – fine
- Drip / Pour Over – medium
- French Press – coarse
If you’re unsure, whole bean gives you the most flexibility.
A good starting point is a 1:17 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 17 grams of water). Adjust to taste.
If you’re new to Fernwood, start with one of our blends. They’re balanced, versatile, and designed to taste great however you brew them.
If you’re looking for something more distinctive or seasonal, explore our single origins — they highlight unique flavours from specific farms and regions. Check out our 8 question coffee quiz developed by our roasters to help you find the perfect fit.
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Customers praised this medium roast as "the best coffee" with an "intoxicating aroma" and smooth, rich taste. Many described it as low acidity, perfect for black coffee, and consistently delicious. However, one customer reported credit card handling concerns. Shoppers appreciated the subscription service and shipping across Canada.
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Maxwell B. (Calgary, CA) Roasted to perfection every time
Arms down the best coffee we have ever tried
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Jo-Anne K. (Maple Ridge, CA) Love waking up to the sound of my Fernwood coffee brewing.
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Lois S. (Conklin, CA) I’m not requiring this order, please cancel! Thanks.
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Anonymous (North Vancouver, CA) Smooth, not acidic, incredible aroma. Will keep ordering. Works well in my espresso maker.
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Lois (Sooke, CA) I was working in the garden outside my kitchen window - which I had quite wide open. At this same time I had a pot of Fernwood Blend perking and the aroma coming out the window was intoxicating. Cut gardening short and went in for a delicious afternoon pick-me-up.
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Jason S. (Vancouver, CA) Thanks to Safeway for selecting this vendor. We had never heard of it and we are now on automated delivery.
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Lois S. (Sherwood Park, CA) I no longer live on the island but I’m able to get my coffee shipped to me and it’s been excellent!
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Maxwell B. (Calgary, CA) Roasted to perfection
Every time I open the bag
Pour the beans in the grinder
And brew that intoxicating aroma and taste is what makes this exciting ritual the best times of the day!
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Lois (Sooke, CA) Phew, got may delivery just in time before I totally ran out! Made my morning pot and the canister was empty but thankfully my automatic delivery arrived that morning. Happy coffee drinker - Fernwood is the Best!
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Suzanne (Victoria, CA) I’ve been ordering for some time now and this is my favourite
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Anonymous (Vancouver, CA) We love Fernwood Blend in our house. It's rich and decadent without being too much, and feels like a low acidity blend. It's perfect and we'll be forever Fernwood customers.
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CAROLYN D. (Victoria, CA) By far, my favourite coffee! Smooth, no bitterness, mild.
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Marie Its a nice blend that is smooth and not acidic. Really enjoy this blend.
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DJean (Parksville, CA) I stick with the Fernwood Blend, as it never disappoints! Great morning Coffee with the best smooth flavour, you could ask for 🌻
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kevin g. (North Vancouver, CA) Perfect cup of coffee to start my day. Not too acidic and not too bitter to have black.
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Clarence T. (Vancouver, CA) So pleased to get a taste of Fernwood at home and in large 5lb bags!
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David A. (Victoria, CA) The worst handlers of my credit card, it's simply not worth the bother.
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Monica P. (Victoria, CA) Great smooth coffee, consistently great flavour and depth.
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Mike L. (Winnipeg, CA) Quick shipping. Fresh beans!
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Tee H. (Vancouver, CA) We do love it, we will likely try a few different roasts over the next months.
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Suzanne (Victoria, CA) We love this coffee
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Wayne (Vancouver, CA) Received my first order of Fernwood Blend at a great discount. Of course, ordering just prior to the long weekend I had to wait to receive that fabulous coffee aroma. Thx everyone at Fernwood
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Dean R. (Burlington, CA) Love Fernwood coffee. I have tried West Coast Trail blend and now the Fernwood Blend. Both are delicious. Ordering online was quick and easy. Fast shipping. I will be back.
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Zoe V. (Victoria, CA) Best coffee we’ve ever bought for home brew. We look forward to it every morning!
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Andy C. (Thornhill, CA) Tastes more of the traditional coffee that I'm used to with a slight bit of difference in a good way.
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Jo-Anne K. (Maple Ridge, CA) Truly love this coffee.
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Lois (Sooke, CA) thanks for the great Easter gift of 15% off Fernwood blend! I stocked up with two 5 lb bags of your always delicious coffee. All the company enjoyed it.
thanks for always being consistent.
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DJean (Parksville, CA) Never disappoints! Smooth, not too dark full of flavour. It's a keeper ☕️
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Gem F. (Victoria, CA) We use the subscription service for our office, and it has been great to know that more coffee is coming, and I don't have to worry about reordering it. If I have any questions the company is very quick to respond! Absolutely recommend, I am even looking at doing a subscription for my home now too.
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Anonymous (Milan, IT) Smoothe flavour but too mild for my taste.
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DJ (Penticton, CA) Our favourite everyday coffee. We mix 1/2 and 1/2 with Mile High Decaf for a delicious morning coffee we can drink more of!
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Nancy M. (Metchosin, CA) I have been drinking Fernwood Coffee for a while now and recently tried the Forest blend and it was delicious and is now my favorite!
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Anonymous (Swift Current, CA) I first tried Fernwood coffee when it was available at Safeway last summer. Turned out to be the best tasting coffee I've ever had.
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