News
Three Beans That Support the Women of Coffee
At North Roast we are committed to the ethical sourcing and production of coffee. This begins with finding growers who match our standards and support causes we are equally passionate about. Initiatives like Café Femenino are exactly what we wish to uplift and highlight within the greater coffee community.
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Coffee Commodity Price is Through the Roof
I don't want to be alarmist, but this is the highest commodity price I've experienced in 27 years in the coffee roas...
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Anticipating the Specialty Coffee Experience: Preparing for the SCA Tradeshow in Chicago
As a Specialty coffee veteran, I'm eagerly anticipating the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) tradeshow in Chicago t...
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Exciting News: Reorganization of Our Roastery to Welcome Coffee Workshops and Events!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! As part of our ongoing commitment to serving the coffee community with excellence and innovation, we are reorganizing our beloved roastery to introduce an array of new offerings and experiences.
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Plastic Bag Ban and Home Deliveries
With the new ban on the production of plastic bags in Canada now in effect, we are searching for ways to keep your c...
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Importance of Buying Coffee from a Local Roaster
Coffee is a staple in many of our daily routines, and it's important to consider where our coffee is coming from. P...
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Baby Steps
For the first time since March 2020, we are permitting customers to enter the Roastery to pick up their orders. We are limiting the number of customers to 3, and of course, everyone must wear their mask.
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Why We Said No To Costco and Yes to Staying Local
A few weeks ago we received an unsolicited email from Costco.
When I started roasting coffee in 1997 I would have th...
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New 100% Compostable Bags
We are all incredibly proud to take delivery of our new 100% Compostable Coffee Bag! This bag has been months in the planning but worth the wait.
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Cold Brew Coffee Cheat Sheet
Cold Brew Coffee is everywhere. Check out your grocery shelves and you'll spot overpriced canned cold brew (likely already past its stale date), commercials for cold brew on television, and high priced cold brew at your local cafe. We've a better way.
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How To Make Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee is easily my favourite way to drink coffee. Thick, aromatic and sweet. It reminds me more of dessert than a traditional North American style brewed coffee.
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Coffee Tasting Cheat Sheet
When customers are trying to articulate what they are looking for in a great cup of coffee they often struggle to find the words. Master the terms listed in the following cheat sheet and can talk coffee with the most seasoned coffee veterans.
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