Coffee is Ethiopia’s biggest export. It produces almost a billion pounds of coffee per year and over a tenth of its citizens work in coffee production. The word "coffee" even derives from Kaffa – the name of a place in the southwestern Ethiopian Highlands where coffee was first discovered.
Ethiopia: The Birthplace of Coffee
Posted by Matthew on 3/5/2021 to Newsletters
Coffee is Ethiopia’s biggest export. It produces almost a billion pounds of coffee per year and over a tenth of its citizens work in coffee production. The word "coffee" even derives from Kaffa – the name of a place in the southwestern Ethiopian Highlands where coffee was first discovered.
The Dope on Caffeine: Healthy or Unhealthy?
Posted by Matthew on 10/30/2020 to Newsletters
It won’t come as a surprise to many that coffee contains caffeine. That’s a big part of the reason why people drink it: there’s nothing like a good cup of joe to wake you up in the morning. Of course, it’s delicious, too.Mycotoxins and Coffee: Should you be Worried?
Posted by Matthew on 7/13/2020 to Newsletters
Our customers occasionally ask about mycotoxins – toxic chemicals that are the products of moulds on agricultural crops. They probably would never have started asking about them if Bulletproof Coffee Company hadn’t centered a marketing campaign around their mycotoxin-free coffee.
The Importance of Fair Trade Coffee
Posted by Matthew on 1/27/2020 to Newsletters
‘Fair Trade’. You see these words on packaging, along with ‘Certified Organic’. It’s something that we all like the sound of, but what does it really mean? Coffee is such a big part of most every morning that we rarely stop to think about where it comes from, or who grows it.Something Special Brewing with Red Door Shelter
Posted by Matthew on 6/16/2019
Some time ago, my family and I started contributing coffee donations to Red Door Family Shelter, a Toronto organization that assists families, refugees and women fleeing violence. They have been around for a while—since 1982, when only one other shelter was operating in Toronto.
The Importance of Organic Coffee
Posted by Matthew on 4/15/2019 to Newsletters
Once upon a time, all coffee was organically grown. Even when chemical fertilizers came on the scene, coffee continued to be organically grown for many decades. Since coffee bushes love shade, they were traditionally planted under existing forest canopy – an arrangement that worked well. The majority, if not all organic coffee, is still shade-grown. How Roasting Changes Coffee Flavour Profile
Posted by Matthew on 2/11/2019 to Coffee news
Light, medium or dark roast? All coffee drinkers have their favourites, but many don’t know why—they just know when they like something. So I thought I would explain how roasting affects your favourite cup.
Nicaragua Café Femenino
Posted by Matthew on 3/1/2018 to Newsletters
Product Feature: Nicaragua Corcasan Café Femenino
We are excited to be offering a delicious new coffee from another Café Femenino certified cooperative in Nicaragua! This coffee is brought to you by the woman farmers of Corcasan.
Sumatra Café Femenino
Posted by Matthew on 5/5/2017 to Newsletters
Product Feature: Sumatra Café
Femenino
We are super excited to be offering a fantastic new coffee from Sumatra. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also certified Café Femenino. This certification reflects a movement empowering women in remote coffee-growing regions – it ensures that the women coffee producers behind all Café Feminino products are recognized and fairly compensated for their work.
Just Say NO to Bad Hotel Coffee
Posted by Matthew on 2/16/2016 to Newsletters
Over the years, I've taken many trips where I've been disappointed with the terrible coffee offered in hotels – especially the in room coffee. The last thing you want when you first wake up on vacation is bad coffee – yuck! Luckily, it's never been easier to make great coffee yourself while on the road. All you need are a few simple things.
Proud to be a K-Cupper?
Posted by Matthew on 9/29/2015 to C2CC Offerings
By now we've all heard the negative press about Keurig K-Cups. Sure, they may be more convenient than traditional brewing methods, but their advantage pretty much ends there. First, they are extremely wasteful. Because of all the landfill they've generated, John Sylvan the creator of the K-Cup, has even said that he regrets inventing them.
Easy Homemade Iced Coffee
Posted by Matthew on 7/27/2015 to Newsletters
What's better than Iced Coffee on a hot summer day? Not a whole lot if you ask me! But why would you pay big bucks for coffee with ice when you can easily make it at home for a fraction of the price? Here are a few tips to make a delicious, refreshing Iced Coffee that will really hit the spot without putting a dent in your wallet.
The Clever Dripper - Product Review
Posted by Matthew on 5/1/2015 to Newsletters
We recently started using The Clever Dripper in our home, and it’s been fantastic! Part of what makes it great is that you can steep your grinds within the cone itself, courtesy of a built-in valve that only releases coffee once you place the filter on top of your cup.
Grise Fiord
Posted by Matthew on 3/18/2015 to Coffee news
I am happy to announce that we have new client from Grise Fiord, the northernmost, year-round inhabited place in Canada!
Testimonials
Posted by Matthew on 12/28/2014 to Testimonials
Hello
fellow coffee lovers! This is where I will post real, unedited
testimonials from Coast to Coast Coffee customers.
If you wish to leave a testimonial or review here, please email it to [email protected] and ask to have it added to our Newswire.
Coffee Donations Go a Long Way
Posted by Matthew on 11/25/2014 to Coffee news
Something
great is brewing at the Stop Community Food Centre!
Located in the West end of Toronto, The Stop Community Food Centre is an amazing non-profit organization that offers a number of programs to help them achieve their mission of increasing access to healthy food for all.
Welcome!
Posted by Matthew on 10/21/2014