How much caffeine is in my coffee?

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….

5 Reasons to Substitute Coffee for Alcohol

5 Reasons to Substitute Coffee for Alcohol

Dry January - it’s a thing!

If it’s your thing, how about replacing alcohol with coffee?

Whether you are eliminating alcohol - or cutting back (maybe Damp January is more your style) here are 5 benefits of substituting some - or all - alcoholic drinks with COFFEE.

Looking Back: Roadside Attraction Coffees 2023

Looking Back: Roadside Attraction Coffees 2023

Our limited edition seasonal coffees celebrate our love for unique coffees, and road trips!

Inspired by quirky-cool attractions found across Canada, read on to learn more about these coffees - and the slices of Canadiana that inspire them!

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.

How To: Make Great Espresso at Home

How To: Make Great Espresso at Home

Making espresso with an espresso machine can be a bit more fiddly than making drip coffee or brewing with a moka pot.

Guest blogger, Oli, takes us through how to use a basic portafilter-driven espresso machine in a way that gives you the best chance of achieving optimal extraction when you brew. Follow his advice to avoid sour, under-extracted espresso. Instead, you’ll be pulling great shots every time!