Posts by 86coffee - Coffee Experts

Guests start judging the experience before the food even hits the table. Sometimes it starts with that very first sip of coffee. It can feel bland and forgettable, or it can hit with one of those quiet “okay, this place gets it” moments. This guide is for Calgary restaurant owners, bar managers, and cafe teams…

Office coffee does more than fill cups. It sets the vibe for the entire day. Good coffee gets people fired up, chatting, and actually looking forward to that first break. Bad coffee? That’s how you end up with sad breakroom traffic, half-finished cups, and employees making coffee runs before 9 AM. If the office coffee…

Summer hits Calgary, the patios are packed, and suddenly everyone wants something iced in their hand at all times. Cold brew becomes the main character fast. But if the cup tastes flat, watery, or weirdly sour, guests will look for another spot to get their caffeine fix. But when the brew lands rich, smooth, chocolatey,…

As a business owner, you sweat the little details. The look of your space, the feel of your service, the way everything flows. It all shapes how your brand is experienced. You’ve invested in a premium, locally roasted coffee blend from a partner you trust, and you have a quality commercial brewer ready to go.…

When you pour hot water over fresh coffee grounds, they swell and bubble like a tiny volcano. It looks beautiful. It smells incredible. That, right there, is the coffee bloom. It’s the first touch between water and coffee, and it’s where all the magic begins. But it’s also a step that many people rush. Some…

We all chase great coffee, especially in the workplace. You have fresh coffee beans, perhaps from one of the best Canadian coffee roasters, and you’re ready to serve a great cup to your team or customers. Then the main grinder breaks. Or you realize you never bought one for the new office coffee station. We’re…

You know the incredible aroma of a specialty coffee shop. But when you brew at your own establishment, does the cup fall flat? What on earth happened? Freshness happened. Or more honestly, a lack of it. Let’s talk about how to spot truly fresh coffee beans, the kind that create a signature experience for your…

You grab a bag of dark roast coffee beans and think, this is the strong stuff. Big bold flavor, deep color, intense aroma. So it must have more caffeine, right? We hear this from coffee lovers all the time. People want the best coffee in Calgary, strong enough to kickstart a busy day, and they…

You pour a fresh cup of coffee, take a sip, and something feels off. Too flat. Too sharp. Too “meh.” The problem usually starts with the coffee beans. In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about single origin beans and blends. Learn how each tastes, who each suits, and how to…

Ever searched “best coffee near me” before your first meeting of the day? That cup you rely on isn’t random. It’s the result of strategic sourcing, precise roasting, and a local supply chain that begins at origin and ends with a Calgary coffee roaster who truly knows the market. For offices, coffee fuels productivity, culture,…