Posts by 86coffee - Coffee Experts

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,…

Great coffee keeps people in the room. Staff stay longer in the lunch area. Clients sit down instead of rushing out. One small detail decides if that happens or not: freshness. We meet Calgary teams that invest in premium coffee beans and Canadian coffee roasters, then lose flavor in a few weeks because storage turns…

Do you ever think about how a great cup of coffee is often central to everything we do? It’s there when we’re closing a deal, serving the morning rush, or fuelling a breakthrough idea. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the coffee that truly represents your brand and delights your…

  Do you ever feel like you’re missing out on the full flavour of your coffee? If your daily cup tastes a little disappointing, the secret might not be in your brewer, but in your grind. Using the wrong grind size is one of the most common reasons a brew falls flat, tasting either bitter…

In cafés, restaurants, and offices, coffee isn’t background noise; it’s a main character in the overall experience. It shapes how people start their day, power through meetings, or wrap up a meal. When it’s good, no one questions it. When it’s not, everyone notices. So the real question is: does the coffee you’re serving actually…

Once winter kicks in and everyone starts arriving to work still thawing out from the cold, keeping the vibe warm inside becomes its own challenge. When the temperature drops outside, how do you lift the energy and warmth inside your office? A thoughtful hot beverage program is more than just a perk. It’s a simple,…

Who says coffee is just a beverage? It’s the fuel that drives productivity, sparks real collaboration, and sets the tone for client interactions. More than just a morning ritual, think of it as a main character in your office culture. But take a moment to pause and take a real good look at your current…

Coffee runs are a daily ritual here in Calgary. If you want your business to rise above the crowd, you need to serve the kind of cup people talk about. The secret weapon for many of Calgary’s best cafes and most innovative offices is a signature house blend, a flavour that’s uniquely theirs. Eighty Six…