We’ve been everywhere man…
We know you love taking your tastebuds around the world. Here’s a recap of some of the places our seasonal coffees have taken us…
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia - 5 Facts You Should Know!
You may know that I love to travel even more than I love coffee - and that’s a lot! And I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled, worked and lived all around the world. In all my travels, one of the most special places I visited - and the place with the best coffee by far - was Ethiopia.
Here are some quick facts about Ethiopia to ponder while you enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee.
Common Questions Answered & A Buyer-Beware Tip
While there are some wonderful single origins out there, we here at Sparkplug aren’t afraid to get controversial by saying, in a debate between single origin coffee vs blends, we’re pro blend. Every time.
We take you to Central Africa, to the Democratic Republic of Congo with our seasonal special coffee: JAVA STOP. This organic, city roast coffee is a fun cherry bomb of a coffee!
F/8 SPECIAL EDITION BLEND created for PhotoED Magazine
Print is not dead! And how fabulous to enjoy a fresh Canadian magazine with your coffee - at home. We tasted a lot of coffees to come up with the f/8 special edition. Rita, PhotoED’s editor, suggested a fruity and floral, lighter roast and we think this Kenyan and Ethiopian blend is a perfect fit.
What’s special about Ethiopia and coffee? In all my travels, one of the most special places I visited - and the place with the best coffee by far! - was Ethiopia….
Take a Road Trip with us!
If you love tasting the nuances of the coffee in your cup, you'll want to give Road Trip a try.
Organic Ethiopian beans from the Sidamo region roasted on the lighter side and medium roasted Central American beans together create this delightful, nuanced and delicious coffee. Click to learn more about what goes into our Road Trip blend.
Rocket: an exotic blend from the wilds of SE Asia
Rocket is our newest seasonal coffee: a darker roast, beans from Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Spicy, earthy and a bit smoky. Yum!