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pr0le
31
Oct 24, 2017
What Canadian mainstream brand of beans do people recommend that I can use in Aeropress, Mr Coffee brewer & Bodom press pot? I have a good adjustable grinder. I've been getting Starbucks Italian roast, but is there another mainstream one that I can get at like Loblaw's? Just wanting to try something different.
jugtree
82
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leI you are shopping at Loblaws, then maybe try Balzac's. They are a Toronto based coffees hop that has begun to grow and expand with the availability of beans in retail grocery stores. I have used them for Aeropress, siphon, and Espresso with decent results. Though my preference is to buy locally roasted beans (12 oz packs), within a week of roasting, and drink em up within a month. I have lots of recommendations for my brew methods to offer in the GTA and one in Ottawa if you are interested. And there is nothing to suggest that one cannot find success with a drip machine or press pot/french press with most beans freshly ground. Fresh grinding on demand took my coffee game from 2 to 8.3 on a 10 point. I need a grinder upgrade, to travel the last 1.7-2.7 points ;) .
ShyamPatel
10
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leI would recommend Lavazza if you want a mainstream brand, otherwise, I would reccomend buying beans from a local coffee shop .
EclipseSilver
16
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leI actually am actually a barista at Starbucks, if you want something unique, see if there are any reserve stores in your area. They will have limited time small lot coffees that are very very good. Ask the baristas working their for their taste profiles as the selection constantly changes.
Saree
8
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leI found a lot of recommendations on kicking horse three sisters blend. I dont know if it is good.
compliance
45
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leOrder your coffee over the internet from the roasters to get the best, freshest beans. If you have a Whole Foods near you they will generally stock bags from notable local roasters as well (check the roast date on the bag, as they can sit sometimes). 49th Parallel is an incredible Canadian roaster in Vancouver.
Judychop
7
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leCan't really say anything towards the Canadian mainstream market, but I can name a few USA companies that are well worth checking in to if you're interested.
Dr.McCoy
345
Oct 24, 2017
pr0leLook for a second or third wave coffee shop in your area. They'll have a good selection of beans that are probably local, unique, freshly roasted, and will rotate often.
pr0le
31
Oct 25, 2017
pr0leThanks for the recommendations there everyone. I appreciate the time. Lots of stuff to check out next time I'm grocery shopping.
kingfisher
Nov 2, 2017
pr0leCanada’s a pretty big place. We got some very good coffee at the co-op in Nelson, B.C. It was locally roasted. I just asked for what they sell the most, which is usually the most reliable strategy, if only because it’s more likely to be fresh. But if you are in Nova Scotia, it’s kind of far to go.
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