What's the deal with brand collaborations?
So there's been some talk on social media lately about transparency and "influencers" receiving "free stuff" from brands and not being up...
Josh Cook
- Jan 24, 2021
Review: Ratio Six
After now using the Ratio Six for a few months, I thought it was due for a review. Full disclosure, Ratio has sent me this machine (along...
Josh Cook
- Dec 10, 2020
Getting the Good Grind
I was inspired recently to write about how to find the proper grind size. This can be a daunting topic and something difficult to clearly...
Josh Cook
- Oct 5, 2020
Behind the Cafe: Parlour Coffee
Interview with Nils Vik owner and founder of Parlour Coffee in Winnipeg, MB.
Josh Cook
- Sep 21, 2020
Behind the Cafe/Roaster: Thom Bargen
Seeing that we've only heard from roasters so far, I thought it was also important to hear the perspectives from cafe owners as well....
Josh Cook
- Sep 7, 2020
Roaster Interview: Venn Coffee Roasters
When you find a cafe/roaster tucked away in a back alley, it has to be good, right? That's what I thought when I first heard about Venn!...
Josh Cook
- Aug 10, 2020
Behind the Roaster: Not Even Coffee Roasters
I want to give a huge thank you to Not Even for participating in this interview. Not Even started up just last year in Toronto's West-End...
Josh Cook
- Aug 6, 2020
Why Am I A Brand Affiliate?
I know this isn't the most interesting topic to cover but I think it's important. The question has come up a couple different times,...
Josh Cook
- Jul 27, 2020
Behind the Roaster: Rosso Coffee Roasters
For our next stop, we're landing in Calgary, AB at Rosso Coffee Roasters. Rosso Coffee Roasters needs very little introduction as they...
Josh Cook
- Jul 13, 2020
Behind the Roaster: Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters needs very little introduction. For lots of us (including myself) P&S is what introduced us to specialty...
Josh Cook
- Jun 30, 2020
Behind the Roaster: Quietly Coffee
I'm very excited to announce that for this new series of blog posts I will be interviewing professionals in the specialty coffee...
Josh Cook
- May 14, 2020
Brew Basics: Where'd My Coffee Go?
Why doesn't the same volume of coffee come out as water that you put in?
Josh Cook
- May 7, 2020
How much caffeine?
Have you ever wondered how much caffeine is in that cup of coffee that you're drinking?
Josh Cook
- May 6, 2020
Brew Review: Onyx Coffee Lab
Reviewing Onyx Coffee Lab washed Ethiopian Nano Genji #7
Josh Cook
- Apr 30, 2020
Brew Review: Phil & Sebastian
Reviewing Phil and Sebastian Benti Nenka Worasa washed Ethiopian
Josh Cook
- Apr 24, 2020
Brew Review: Shaughnessy Cafe
Reviewing Shaughnessy washed Ethiopian Chelelektu
Josh Cook
- May 17, 2019
How to Brew: Aeropress
A basic guide to brewing with Aeropress
Josh Cook
- May 3, 2019
Brewing Zab Ethiopian on V60
Reviewing Zab washed Ethiopian Mokanesa Bulga
Josh Cook
- Apr 15, 2019
Brewing Basics: drip/pour over
Brewing basics: drip/pour-over coffee
Josh Cook
- Apr 9, 2019
Brewing with a Chemex
A basic guide to brewing with Chemex