It’s been a little over a year since Canterbury Coffee’s most recent and my first trip to source. Covid-19 has changed the world and Colombia quite a bit since then – how we conduct business and how coffee farmers harvest and ship their... READ MORE
Ready, Set, Brew: North America’s largest coffee-roasting competition is back
Posted 2 days agoIt’s August, and our favourite awards are back: the Golden Bean North America. Set for August 16–20 in Columbus, Ohio. the event is an annual competition for coffee roasters across the continent.... READ MORE
In The NewsMemories From Colombia
Posted 2 years agoIt’s been a little over a year since Canterbury Coffee’s most recent and my first trip to source. Covid-19 has changed the world and Colombia quite a bit since then... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsGiving Back, One Sip at a Time: 10 Years and Counting…
Posted 3 years agoIt’s time to celebrate! Our reSIProcate brand hit a huge milestone in 2019. Thanks to the amazing support of our customers, reSIProcate is now ten years old. That’s a decade’s worth of... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsGolden Bean 2019 – Canterbury Coffee Returns with Second Golden Bean Trophy
Posted 3 years agoThis year’s Golden Bean competition was one of the biggest years yet, with 1300 coffee entries from 450 coffee roasters across North America. We submitted some of our favourite coffees and headed... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsAdding Turmeric to your Menu – 4 Easy Drink Ideas
Posted 3 years agoTurmeric has become an increasingly popular ingredient over the last few years. It not only adds a little spice to your cooking but also has health benefits, including being an antioxidant and... READ MORE
In The NewsReSIProcate Peru – The Community Behind the Cup
Posted 3 years agoHave you ever wondered where your coffee beans came from? Who picked them? What is their story? Well if so, you are in for a treat! Canterbury Coffee got to journey to... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsCoffee Processing: Natural vs Washed
Posted 3 years agoSharp to mellow, fruity to nutty, coffee has a range of flavours across the board. There are so many factors that take part in creating the intricate taste that we all enjoy... READ MORE
In The NewsThe 5-Steps for Deep-Cleaning Your Burr Espresso Grinder
Posted 5 years agoCoffee particles and oil can coat your hopper, burrs, and chamber. As the oils coat the inside of your grinder, they get old and will start to give your espresso an unpleasant... READ MORE
In The NewsCanterbury Coffee’s Certified Arabica Q Grader – Tim Cole
Posted 5 years agoAssistant Roastery Manager, Tim Cole helps manage the day-to-day operations at Canterbury Coffee's Richmond Roastery in BC. Tim began at Canterbury Coffee over a decade ago, working closely with Q-Grader and Roastmaster, John... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsCanterbury Coffee’s award-winning coffees at the 2017 Pentair Everpure Golden Bean Awards.
Posted 5 years agoThis year’s Pentair Everpure North American Golden Bean Awards saw over 800 entries, making the competition twice as fierce. This is one of the top coffee roaster competitions in North America. Originally... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsThe Secret of Fair Trade
Posted 5 years agoHow can we tell that Fair Trade is successful and what’s the big secret to this program that is pivotal to it’s success and growth? The Fair Trade Basics – What is... READ MORE
In The NewsCanterbury 2017 Initiatives
Posted 6 years agoNow that we’ve jumped straight into 2017, we have some big resolutions in the works. Each one of these resolutions is part of an exciting plan for the New Year and looking... READ MORE
Canterbury Highlights5 Movember events to visit in Toronto this week!
Posted 6 years agoThe Canadian Movember office in Toronto is buzzing with donations this month to help support some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and... READ MORE
In The NewsCoffee at War – Lest We Forget
Posted 6 years agoFor as long as anyone can remember, soldiers have cherished a fresh, hot cup of coffee in camps and on the march. Their food wasn’t always gourmet and rations small, so having... READ MORE
In The NewsWhat is the Black Honey process?
Posted 6 years agoThe Black Honey process is a drying process where part of the cherry remains on the bean and is covered while drying. The Honey name is a bit misleading because people tend... READ MORE
In The NewsCanterbury Celebrates Three Medal Wins in Portland!
Posted 6 years agoOur Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is probably Canterbury's best kept secret. For two years in a row, this blend of organic espresso has brought home silver from the Golden Bean Awards. The reSIProcate line of... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsKeeping Beans Fresh
Posted 7 years agoAs a specialty coffee professional, it’s difficult for me to stop by the bean shelf at an independent café or grocery store without cringing. This reflex is not a result of coffee... READ MORE
In The NewsIn ‘Sprout,’ Five Months of Coffee Growth in an Incredible Time Lapse
Posted 7 years agoCombining equal passion for roasted coffee production and filmmaking, Gábor Laczkó has provided some unprecedented views into various stages of the coffee’s seed-to-cup lifecycle — like when he put GoPro cameras inside... READ MORE
In The NewsDrink To Your Health: Study Links Daily Coffee Habit To Longevity
Posted 7 years agoIf you have a daily coffee habit, here's something to buzz about: A new study finds those cups of joe may help boost longevity. "In our study, we found people who drank three to... READ MORE
In The NewsTamping: the Consistency Game
Posted 7 years ago"I am never going to be able to do this effectively.” I’m sure that I didn’t inspire much confidence in my trainer when I said that, but I was genuinely daunted by... READ MORE
In The NewsBrewing Coffee and Tea Pairings
Posted 7 years agoThe decision was unanimous among the sommeliers at Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. The perfect pairing for chef Daniel Humm’s signature honey and lavender roasted duck was the Water Golden Turtle. Notably,... READ MORE
In The NewsHow Much Is Latte Art Really Worth? A Whole Lot, New Study Says
Posted 7 years agoThe presence and general shape of latte art have a profound impact on consumers’ collective perceptions of value and even taste, according to new research from British and Australian researchers that... READ MORE
In The NewsIs Cold Brew Coffee Craze a Summer Consumption Game Changer?
Posted 7 years agoFor U.S. coffee shops, business usually cools down as the weather heats up. But as the latest craze, cold brew coffee, moves from a hipster infatuation to mainstream staple, that traditional... READ MORE
In The NewsKeep your Cool with Cold Brew
Posted 7 years agoYou are sitting on a patio during a heat wave, knocking back bottle after bottle of fantastic cold brewed coffee in an effort to stay refreshed and also focused on your... READ MORE
In The NewsHow Bad Are K-Cups for the Environment?
Posted 7 years ago"I don't have one. They're kind of expensive to use,” John Sylvan told me frankly, of Keurig K-Cups, the single-serve brewing pods that have fundamentally changed the coffee experience in recent... READ MORE
In The NewsCoffee ‘polarization’: Drip coffee sales dip in Canada as pricier specialty drinks grow
Posted 7 years agoSingle-serve brewing machines have become so popular that fewer Canadians are buying old-fashioned drip coffee outside of their homes, according to market research firm NPD Group. But coffee shops needn’t worry... READ MORE
In The NewsMemories From Colombia
Posted 2 years agoIt’s been a little over a year since Canterbury Coffee’s most recent and my first trip to source. Covid-19 has changed the world and Colombia quite a bit since then... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsGiving Back, One Sip at a Time: 10 Years and Counting…
Posted 3 years agoIt’s time to celebrate! Our reSIProcate brand hit a huge milestone in 2019. Thanks to the amazing support of our customers, reSIProcate is now ten years old. That’s a decade’s worth of... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsGolden Bean 2019 – Canterbury Coffee Returns with Second Golden Bean Trophy
Posted 3 years agoThis year’s Golden Bean competition was one of the biggest years yet, with 1300 coffee entries from 450 coffee roasters across North America. We submitted some of our favourite coffees and headed... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsReSIProcate Peru – The Community Behind the Cup
Posted 3 years agoHave you ever wondered where your coffee beans came from? Who picked them? What is their story? Well if so, you are in for a treat! Canterbury Coffee got to journey to... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsThe Top Cold Brew & Aeropress Trends 2018
Posted 5 years agoAs we enter a new exciting year, we thought it was time to ask what are the coffee predictions and what could we expect to see in 2018. In this blog, we... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsCanterbury Coffee’s Certified Arabica Q Grader – Tim Cole
Posted 5 years agoAssistant Roastery Manager, Tim Cole helps manage the day-to-day operations at Canterbury Coffee's Richmond Roastery in BC. Tim began at Canterbury Coffee over a decade ago, working closely with Q-Grader and Roastmaster, John... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsCanterbury Coffee’s award-winning coffees at the 2017 Pentair Everpure Golden Bean Awards.
Posted 5 years agoThis year’s Pentair Everpure North American Golden Bean Awards saw over 800 entries, making the competition twice as fierce. This is one of the top coffee roaster competitions in North America. Originally... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsCanterbury 2017 Initiatives
Posted 6 years agoNow that we’ve jumped straight into 2017, we have some big resolutions in the works. Each one of these resolutions is part of an exciting plan for the New Year and looking... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsCanterbury Celebrates Three Medal Wins in Portland!
Posted 6 years agoOur Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is probably Canterbury's best kept secret. For two years in a row, this blend of organic espresso has brought home silver from the Golden Bean Awards. The reSIProcate line of... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsHappy National Aboriginal Day from Spirit Bear Coffee!
Posted 6 years agoToday marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal day, which was first established in 1996. National Aboriginal Day is held every year on June 21st to coincide with the summer solstice, a... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsAdding Turmeric to your Menu – 4 Easy Drink Ideas
Posted 3 years agoTurmeric has become an increasingly popular ingredient over the last few years. It not only adds a little spice to your cooking but also has health benefits, including being an antioxidant and... READ MORE
In The News8 Tips to Make Great Cold Brew – Every Time
Posted 4 years agoCold brew is a luxurious drink known for its smooth acidity, and surprisingly easy recipe. We’re sharing some tips to help you brew great cold brew, every time. Find the right... READ MORE
Featured Product3 Refreshing Spring Beverage Trends
Posted 4 years agoWith spring on the horizon, we have found some tasty and innovative beverages for you to try. Looking at emerging and popular trends in the industry, as well as some offbeat ideas,... READ MORE
Seasonal TrendsThe Top Cold Brew & Aeropress Trends 2018
Posted 5 years agoAs we enter a new exciting year, we thought it was time to ask what are the coffee predictions and what could we expect to see in 2018. In this blog, we... READ MORE
Canterbury HighlightsThe 5-Steps for Deep-Cleaning Your Burr Espresso Grinder
Posted 5 years agoCoffee particles and oil can coat your hopper, burrs, and chamber. As the oils coat the inside of your grinder, they get old and will start to give your espresso an unpleasant... READ MORE
In The NewsYour Complete Guide to Summer Drinks
Posted 5 years agoYour Complete Guide to Summer Drinks. Having a summer menu is a must for most restaurants and cafes. The hot weather means people are looking for new refreshing drinks. Additionally, having a... READ MORE
Seasonal TrendsA New Way to Think About Green Coffee
Posted 5 years agoA New Way to Think About Green Coffee. Coffee typically has a rich, roasted flavour profile, so we sometimes forget that it comes from the seed of a fruit similar to... READ MORE
Featured ProductWe tried the ParticipAction 150 Play List challenge – here’s what happened!
Posted 5 years agoWe tried the ParticipAction 150 Play List challenge – here’s what happened! After a spectacular display of knuckle hops by our Sales Manager, the staff at Canterbury have successfully taken part in... READ MORE
Seasonal TrendsCold Brew: An Interview with an Expert – PART 2
Posted 5 years agoHere's what you missed in Part 1: We sat down with Graham, our Western Regional Sales Manager to ask him everything about Cold Brew and how it compares to Iced Coffee. We... READ MORE
Seasonal TrendsCold Brew: An Interview with an Expert – PART 1
Posted 5 years agoLately, Cold Brew coffee has generated a lot of questions for our sales team. What is it, how is it different than Iced Coffee, how do the margins compare between the two,... READ MORE
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