Coffee Processing 101
The journey from seed to cup is a long and interesting one. Processing coffee, or turning cherries into dried coffee beans, is a fundamental step in that journey, yet it is sometimes overlooked or misunderstood.
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A Story of Leadership: CAC Pangoa, Peru
Maintaining close relationships with our partners at origin is a priority for us, along with recognizing the achievements and success of our partner co-ops. One such co-op is CAC Pangoa, in Peru. CAC Pangoa is a well-established farmer-run co-operative, situated in the rugged and remote mountains on the edge of the Peruvian Amazon Basin. Originally formed in 1977 with just 50 members, the co-operative is now 800 members strong, 200 of which […]
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The 6th Annual Chowder Chowdown: A Celebration of Sustainability
On November 20 2013, 13 top Ocean Wise chefs from BC competed in the 6th annual Ocean Wise™Chowder Chowdown at the Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver by presenting their best, sustainable seafood chowders to an eager crowd of 600 people and a panel of celebrity judges.
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Coming Soon: Aceh Gayo
t Salt Spring Coffee, with the arrival of a new season comes a wave of excitement for our next seasonal coffee. Leaves are changing colour, the days are becoming shorter and cooler, and the warm and fuzzy fall sweaters are being unpacked. With that in mind, we're proud to announce the return of our Aceh Gayo coffee, from Sumatra. It's the Sumatran you know and love — with a twist. I
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The Perfect Finish to Your Thanksgiving Feast
You've gone through all the work and planning to create a mouthwatering family feast. Serving the right coffee to your guests will not only bring out the flavours of your dessert, it will also provide an unforgettable finish to the meal.
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