Coffee Lover: Darryl Wright

Coffee Lover: Darryl Wright

Darryl Wright:

Sparkplug Coffee Lover

Darryl's coffee secret? "Just off the boil" is a term used in beer brewing but it also applies here. When you hear that ding or click, don't reach. Pause for a moment... 

Coffee Lover: Hari Balaraman

Coffee Lover: Hari Balaraman

Hari Balaraman:

Sparkplug Coffee Lover

Hari Balaraman is one of Sparkplug Coffee's first customers and he lives close to Sparkplug coffee HQ in Toronto so his coffee is delivered on foot instead of via Canada Post. He invited me to stop in to sample a cup of kopi luwak (aka civet coffee or cat poop coffee) that he'd purchased in his travels. I took the opportunity to quiz him about his coffee habits and other passions. 

LIMITED EDITION:  Sumatra SS

LIMITED EDITION: Sumatra SS

Sumatra SS - a new coffee for spring

Why did we call it Sumatra SS? Because it's Super Special! 

We've taken a top grade, triple-picked bean from Sumatra. Roasted medium-dark, you'll find the Sumatra SS has an earthy, slightly spicy taste that is surprisingly smooth and rich.

How Fuss Hair Studio Impresses Their Customers

How Fuss Hair Studio Impresses Their Customers

“Can I get you a coffee or tea?” 

Like many salons, customers at Fuss Hair Studio in Toronto’s Leslieville are offered a drink when they arrive at the salon. By improving the quality of their coffee, Fuss has found that their fussy customers have noticed. 

Of course, people come to Fuss for the great cuts and colour treatments.  And a big part of why they return is because of the entire customer experience. It’s the chic environment, amazing scalp massage, friendly people, cool music - and the delicious Fuss Studio blend coffee from Sparkplug Coffee. 

The new Standard for coffee

The new Standard for coffee

The winning SIZE names for Sparkplug Coffees are...

Standard 300g

Formerly known as 750cc, the Standard holds at least 300 grams and makes about 30 to 35 cups of delicious coffee, depending on how you brew. 

Large 900g

The Two Pounder is now Large and is still 900 grams of coffee. You should get 100 or more cups of coffee out of it, depending how you brew. What more can we say? A super option if you drink a couple cups a day.

The Amazing AeroPress - why we think it's the best coffee maker ever

The Amazing AeroPress

What the heck is that thing?

The AeroPress is a coffeemaker, of course! But it is strange looking and many people wonder how that crazy syringe-thing works.

Here’s the Sparkplug Coffee Scoop on the Amazing AeroPress. Read on to learn how it works and why it's great.

LIMITED EDITION:  Bewitched

LIMITED EDITION: Bewitched

Bewitched Blend - Let it cast a spell on you

These beans are roasted medium-dark to create a coffee that is naturally sweet like caramel, suave and rich, yet complex. If you're a coffee lover (and we know you are) Bewitched will cast its spell on you.