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In the specialty coffee community, there is a growing movement of intimate events focused on learning and sharing what we love about coffee. While there are many of these events held regularly across North America, we are proud to be a part of Barista Nation.

Barista Nation is a full day of education sessions and workshops, speeches, and in-depth conversations. It’s a fun, information packed day where you’ll hone your barista skills and get some insights on how to be a better coffee house operator. Last September, we hosted the first Barista Nation Canada and are thrilled to again welcome the coffee community to our Viking Roasting Facility on June 22nd. This year’s event will also coincide with the first Canadian Caffeine Crawl.

Registration is now open for Barista Nation, so if you’re interested in joining us for this fantastic event, email email baristanation@gmail.com and secure your spot today!

May 22

May 18

Have you tried the pour over brewing method? At our recent visit to Epic Expo Vancouver, we demonstrated the pour over technique for visitors. Excellent for extracting deep flavour from the coffee grounds, the pour over method is a rich experience for coffee fans. Stop into one of our locations this weekend and give it a try!

May 16

The hourglass shaped Chemex has been praised by coffee lovers and critics the world over. Without any moving parts, this coffee maker is a single piece of equipment that will work forever… unless dropped; it is glass after all. To help you master the Chemex and brew a perfect cup every time, Banks has more brewing tips to share.

And if you’re not a Chemex owner yet, visit our online store - we have 6-cup and 10-cup versions.

May 14

We often receive questions on Facebook or Twitter about how to brew the perfect cup of coffee. While many enthusiasts have their own style and rituals, we asked our Director of Coffee, Banks Thomas, to put together a few tips for our fans.

May 10

For three days, expo attendees will be treated to hundreds of exhibitors that provide products to live smarter while remaining stylish. From food to beauty products, transportation and technology, Epic Expo has something for everyone.

Be sure to stop by our booth where we’ll serve up some of most popular coffees. Our Epic Menu will include:

Blue Heron:
A perfectly balanced blend with a rich, full body from Sumatra, chocolate and spices from Nicaragua, and a bright snap from Peru.

Decaf Peru:
Processed at the nearby Swiss Water decaf processing plant in Burnaby, its hints of dark chocolate, rich body and smooth finish have fooled many people at the cupping table.

Sumatra:
An old-school coffee with its full body and hints of smoky-earthy-syrupy flavours, yet thoroughly modern, certified organic and Fair to Farmer.

Brazil Fazenda Floresta Pulped Natural:
One of our newest coffees, it was processed using the pulped natural method, which means the fruit of the coffee was removed before the beans were placed on drying patios. Full bodied with hints of sweet chocolate flavours, true coffee enthusiasts will love this bean.

If you’re attending the Epic Expo this weekend, give us a shout on Twitter at @SS_Coffee - we’d love to chat with you!

May 08

If you’ve ever wondered what the first blended coffee was, look no further. Taking its name from the city of Mocha in Yemen, this coffee blended Yemeni beans with Indonesian beans from the Java region. It quickly became known for its rich, Indonesian qualities while still maintaining the sweet, berry flavours of African beans.

For our blend, we follow the process of mixing African and Indonesian beans, but source ours from Ethiopia and Sumatra. These coffee beans are naturally processed, certified organic and Fair Trade. Though we use different regions than the original blend, our Moka Java still holds the best of both worlds in your cup.