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Latest News From The Blog.
Calling for a Moratorium on the Americano
Friday, February 17th, 2012
Does anybody else ever find themselves never, ever ordering an Americano? Something purportedly concocted for the American WWII soldiers in Italy to approximate their beloved brewed coffee back home. It’s always been a concession from the get go. Neither fish,… more
A love letter…
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Dearest Valentine, I have to admit this letter has been brewing for a while now. I just can’t hold it in anymore and need to tell you how strongly I really feel. This may come as a surprise to you,… more
The glaring myths of coffee
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Survey ten different folks in your social circles and you’re bound to get at least ten different theories on the following classic coffee conundrums. Call them old wives tales, urban legends, myths – whatever. The fact is some of these… more
The end of an (seriously delicious) era
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
There’s a good reason why those Chocolate Toffee Explosion and White Chocolate Raspberry doughnuts are quietly weeping, and I have to admit I’ve been procrastinating about explaining why. Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news. Alas, the time… more
The Anatomy of a Bag
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
You’ve seen the “e,” you’ve identified your favourite ‘colour’ of coffee, and you’ve taken notice of the glamourous sleek silver bag on the shelf – and we’re so glad. Nothing on our bag is accidental. With two in-house graphic designers… more




