Summer Solstice Potluck, Hosted by The Sharing Farm Society
As part of our membership in 1% for the Planet this year, Salt Spring Coffee is donating $15,000 to The Sharing Farm Society in Richmond. To celebrate, The Sharing Farm Society will also be hosting a Summer Solstice Potluck this Thursday, June 20, at Terra Nova Rural Park in Richmond. The Summer Solstice Potluck is an all ages event, and everyone is welcome. Volunteers, community members, and any Friend of the […]
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The 40 Year Adventure: Mickey McLeod’s Journey as an Entrepreneur
Picture a tiny portable espresso machine, bobbing around in the back of a fruit truck, winding its way through the majestic mountains of BC and Alberta. That espresso machine has come a long way, and so has its owner, Mickey McLeod.
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Salt Spring Coffee Volunteers at Hope in Shadows Photography Contest
On Saturday, June 1, Hope in Shadows launched their 11th annual photography contest for Downtown Eastside community members, and Salt Spring Coffee volunteered at the event, serving fresh coffee.
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A Conversation with Cesar Marin, Our Biodynamic Farmer in Peru
Over the past week, we've had the pleasure of having Cesar Marin visit us from Peru. Cesar is the son of Dagoberto Marin, the biodynamic farmer we work with in Peru. Cesar spent the past week at our Viking Roasting Centre, meeting the entire team and learning about coffee cupping, roasting and brewing methods.
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The Art and Science of Roasting: An Insider’s Look
There’s a story behind every cup of Salt Spring Coffee. That story may begin at origin, where the beans are grown and harvested, but the roasting process is also a vital chapter. Meet Nelson Teskey, Lead Roaster and dedicated member of the Salt Spring Coffee team. Nelson has mastered the roasting process over the 10 years that he has been with us, and anyone who meets him can instantly sense […]
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