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The scoop on DECAF

The scoop on DECAF

How is decaf coffee made? Are there any health benefits or concerns? 

You're not the only one who'd like to know! A pretty simple overview with links to follow for additional resources if you'd like to dig deeper and learn more.

The GIFT GUIDE you'll use for everything & everyone!

The GIFT GUIDE you'll use for everything & everyone!

Searching for the perfect gift?

The stars aligned and helped us map out the best gifts for the entire year, no matter what the occasion is.

Let us help guide you towards the perfect gift!

All of these gift ideas are available online and are from women-owned Canadian businesses. Yup, that includes Sparkplug, of course!

How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

The Scoop on Coffee Grinders

Our recommendations for at home coffee grinders starting from $100. What's the best fit for your coffee habits? 

Our Coffee Travels - Where to Next?

Our Coffee Travels - Where to Next?

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…

BOOM!! Fresh is Best!!

BOOM!! Fresh is Best!!

You are given a bag of coffee and it’s kind of puffed up. Or you find a bag of beans in the back of the cupboard. How old are they? Are they still any good?

Sparkplug here to help you figure out if it’s fresh or not even before you taste it.

Read on to find out how to tell if your coffee is FRESH… or NOT.

Espresso VS Everyone

Espresso VS Everyone

What’s the difference between espresso and coffee? Do they come from the same bean? Does one have more caffeine than the other? Do I need to own a Fiat and speak Italian to properly enjoy espresso?

So many questions! And we’ve got some answers!