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Single Origin Coffee vs Blends - why Blended Coffee is Best

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Single Origin Coffee vs Blends - why Blended Coffee is Best

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.

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Squamish Sam: Roadside Attractions Coffee Series

We’re on the road again! And this time, our virtual tour of cool Canadian Roadside Attractions takes us to Squamish, British Columbia and a 10 meter tall logger named SAM, the Axe Man!

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DARK ROAST COFFEE - The Ultimate Guide

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DARK ROAST COFFEE - The Ultimate Guide

Do you love smoky and rich coffee? Do you think bitterness in your coffee is a good thing? Or are you not sure what a dark roast even is?

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Support Small Business - the Best Christmas Gifts for 2024

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Support Small Business - the Best Christmas Gifts for 2024

Christmas Gift Guide: Great Stuff From Cool Women

To help you with your holiday shopping, we palled up with 6 of our Canadian entrepreneur friends. Each of us picked a couple items that are guaranteed to make a mama smile and solve your holiday shopping dilemma.

All of these gift ideas are available online and are from women-owned Canadian small businesses. Yup, that includes our store, too!

In alphabetical order, shipping to you from coast to coast, here is our Christmas Gift Guide...

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

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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!

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The scoop on DECAF

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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.

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How much caffeine is in my coffee?

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How much caffeine is in my coffee?

Worried about your caffeine intake?

Are you wondering about how much caffeine is too much? Most of us are not aware of how much caffeine is in our food and beverages, let alone if our caffeine consumption is a problem!

For most people, low to moderate caffeine intake is not a concern. It may even offer some health benefits! (More about that another time.) Read on to learn more about coffee and caffeine….

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How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

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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? 

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