Sometimes you have to appreciate the little things. Simple things like a perfect weather day, a clean patio and a medium roast drip coffee from one of your favourite cafes in Toronto. Soon we will be bundled up and using our coffee cups to warm our hands. Until then, soak it all in.
Tag: Coffee
Neighbourhood Coffee Shops Are Simply The Best
There is no better feeling than supporting a neighbourhood gem of a coffee shop, especially when they serve up delicious tasting coffee with impeccable service. Crosstown Coffee Bar in Toronto is one of our favourites …make sure you pay them a visit next time you are midtown.
Sunday Morning Sips
Roast dates matter! Don’t be fooled by fancy packaging or flavours – coffee truly is at it’s best from day 0-7 of roasting. And, as if it couldn’t get even better – if you grind right before brewing you’re guaranteed a full flavour packed with punch.
How Do You Brew?
Coffee is more than just a vessel for caffeine. A wide variety of beans, mix-ins and machines have recently turned coffee brewing into a delicate art. In fact, depending on how you make your morning cuppa, you’re toying with the flavor, nutrition and caffeine content. Here’s a look at seven common brewing methods—in order of…
Want To Know What A Coffee Cherry Tastes Like?
It’s easy to forget that coffee comes from a fruit, since hardly anybody outside of coffee-producing countries ever gets to see it in its natural state. Coffee grows on spindly, bush-like plants, and its cherry-like fruit ripens over the course of several weeks approximately nine months after the shrubs’ jasminey blossoms bloom and fall. When…
Jimmy’s Coffee
Jimmy’s Coffee City: Toronto Ontario Location: Ossington Avenue & Queen St. West (map it) Opened: 2015 Recommends: Cappuccino and a butter tart 5 Cup Rating: 4 cups Did You Know: The fourth destination of this Toronto staple borrows its layout from the Kensington location and is a welcome addition to the bustling Ossington strip. From…
How Fresh Do You Want To Get?
Ever wonder when is the right time to buy your favourite brew? Check out this handy guide that details the best month to select your coffee from many places around the world. Next time you go to replenish your bean supply, take a glance & guarantee yourself the freshest, best bean. Click the image to…
Coffee & Sneakers?
This year Nike began renovations to its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Among the plans are improvements and expansion, including the installation of a barista station worth $175,000 in the Nolan Ryan building. Really though, coffee and sneakers – is there any better combination?
Innovation Leads The Way When It’s In The Ground
Kaffeeform is leading the way with their innovative new material that allows coffee enthusiasts to enjoy their favourite brew right down to the grounds. The German independent company produces mugs made out of, you guessed it, coffee grounds. Kaffeeform is a renewable material that is the result of five years of research and experimentation. The…
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