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Coffee Cupping: The Why and How

Coffee Cupping: The Why and How

Whether you’re a lifelong coffee enthusiast or an eager novice, cupping sessions help you compare and learn about coffee from all over the world. The post Coffee Cupping: The Why and How appeared ...

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Summer Solstice Potluck, Hosted by The Sharing Farm Society

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...

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The 40 Year Adventure: Mickey McLeod’s Journey as an Entrepreneur

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, a...

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Salt Spring Coffee Volunteers at Hope in Shadows Photography Contest

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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The Spirit of Biodynamic Farming

The Spirit of Biodynamic Farming

Over the past couple of weeks, we were able to get to know Cesar (son of Dagoberto Marin, our biodynamic farmer in Peru) better. Cesar was visiting from Peru to learn more about coffee roasting, br...

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A Conversation with Cesar Marin, Our Biodynamic Farmer in Peru

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 ou...

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The “Next Frontier” of Coffee: A Visit to Uganda

The “Next Frontier” of Coffee: A Visit to Uganda

Earlier this year, our co-founders Mickey and Robbyn had the opportunity to travel to Africa to attend the African Fine Coffee Conference (AFCA) in Kampala, Uganda and to visit the Gumutindo co-op ...

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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...

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Back to Our Roots: The Making of Our Handcrafted Cedar Sandwich Boards

Back to Our Roots: The Making of Our Handcrafted Cedar Sandwich Boards

It all started with cedar. A western red cedar tree on Salt Spring Island, that is. You may have already seen our handcrafted cedar sandwich boards cropping up at various cafes and locations across...

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Introducing Our Limited Edition Handcrafted Silk Screen Posters

Introducing Our Limited Edition Handcrafted Silk Screen Posters

As pioneers, the Salt Spring Coffee team is continually looking for ways to innovate, and with the help of creative partners at Exhibit A: Design Group and our friends at French Paper Co., we’ve be...

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Ethiopia Amaro Gayo selected for #TEDcoffee

Ethiopia Amaro Gayo selected for #TEDcoffee

Last week was great for Vancouver, and not just because Grouse has a great base and the Canucks are on a bit of roll. Last week, TED – the iconic summit of the world’s top minds in technology, ente...

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Join a people-powered campaign to promote local food and drink on Vancouver Island

Join a people-powered campaign to promote local food and drink on Vancouver Island

Quality has always been a cornerstone of Salt Spring Coffee’s values as a artisan roaster of organic coffee. The process started with our founders who in the 1980s grew a large organic garden on Sa...

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