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Notr 004 Ethiopia Yirgacheffe specialty coffee, whole bean
How to Brew Pour Over Coffee at Home
A simple pour over recipe with ratio, grind, water temperature and timing, plus fixes for sour or bitter coffee. Read more...
Notr Light Mug 12 oz insulated stainless steel coffee mug
A Coffee Gift Guide for Canadian Coffee Lovers
Gift ideas for coffee lovers in Canada: specialty single-origin coffees and an insulated mug, with picks by taste. Read more...
Notr 003 El Salvador Cuzcachapa specialty coffee, whole bean
Colombia, Kenya, El Salvador or Ethiopia: Which Single-Origin Coffee Is Right for You?
Compare four single-origin specialty coffees by flavour, body and acidity, and find which origin suits your taste. Read more...
Notr 004 Ethiopia Yirgacheffe natural process specialty coffee
Washed vs Natural Coffee: How Processing Shapes What You Taste
Washed or natural process coffee? See how processing changes sweetness, acidity and body, with examples from four origins. Read more...
What Does a Specialty Coffee Score Mean?
What Does a Specialty Coffee Score Mean?
Specialty coffee is graded on a 100-point scale. Learn what 80, 85 and 90+ mean and how to read the score on your coffee. Read more...
How to Choose the Best Coffee Beans for Espresso at Home
How to Choose the Best Coffee Beans for Espresso at Home
How to choose coffee beans for espresso at home: origin, roast, freshness and grind. A practical guide from a Toronto specialty roaster. Read more...