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Preparing to Be a World Barista Champion with Ben Put

This October, Ben is headed to Milan to represent Canada in the World Barista Championship 2025. We sat down with him for an exclusive interview to learn more about his...

September 30, 2025 — Karen Duong 10 min read

4 Tips to Becoming a Better Home Barista From Jacob Michaud

As head barista trainer at Equator Coffee, Jacob Michaud spends his days turning coffee newbies into skilled baristas. Here’s his advice on how you can improve your barista game at...

January 28, 2026 — Lauren Scratch

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January 23, 2026 — Lauren Scratch

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Inside The World of Coffee Competitions with Tiff Bhagwandin

Coffee competitions aren't just for professionals. They’re accessible to anyone willing to train their palate and connect with the broader coffee community. Tiff Bhagwandin, the Coffee & Roasting Manager at...

January 23, 2026 — Lauren Scratch

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Get to Know Foreword Coffee Roasters with Chloe Tong, Co-Founder

Tucked into a 300-square-foot space in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Foreword is a new roaster on the scene with big dreams. We spoke to Foreword's co-founder Chloe Tong about Hong Kong's coffee scene, the value of starting small, and the importance of building a space where baristas can experiment freely.

January 07, 2026 — Karen Duong

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January 06, 2026 — Lauren Scratch

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4 Tips to Improve Your Coffee Palate with Seth Taylor

You don't need an official Q-Grader certification to start tasting coffee like a pro. Seth Taylor breaks down palate improvement to start noticing the subtle nuances between flavour notes!

December 19, 2025 — Lauren Scratch

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