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August 2, 2022

Authentic Cowboy Coffee: The Rich History of a Simple Recipe

The American Southwest desert is hot and dry, the nights are sleepless, and the coffee is strong, scalding hot and barefooted. We are in the early 1800s, a few decades after the American revolution and in the middle of the...

April 21, 2022

Earth Day 2022: Adjust Your Coffee Routine to Help the Environment

Happy Earth Day! With the theme, “Investing in our Planet”, for Earth Day 2022, we thought it would be a great idea to let you know about Zavida Coffee Roasters’ commitment to the planet, along with tips on how you...

March 11, 2022

An Irish Coffee Recipe with a Canadian Twist

Though Irish coffee is a popular drink year-round, it’s fitting to have it on Saint Patrick’s Day or during Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. There are different ways you can make Irish coffee; traditionally, it’s made with coffee, whiskey, and cream. ...

November 16, 2021

Things You May Not Know About Coffee Roasting

Believe it or not, roasting gourmet coffee is quite the scientific achievement! It involves several precise steps, a form of colour measurement, and at one point during the roast the coffee beans almost double in size and lose up to...

November 16, 2021

A Brief History: Costa Rican Coffee 101

When it comes to coffee production shaping a country’s history, Costa Rica can be considered a prime example. With its roots being traced back to the region since 1779, the Costa Rican government gave production a boost by offering willing...

November 16, 2021

Zavida Celebrates 7 Years of Organic Coffee

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt Why are we so excited this month? Well, we have a lot to celebrate! 7 years ago, a new type of Zavida Coffee was born....

November 16, 2021

The Undisputed History of Coffee

You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been” is a popular quote that seems fittingly relevant when looking back on the history of coffee. As the world’s undisputed favourite drink (ahem) there’s a lot to be...

November 16, 2021

Happy Valentine’s Day from Zavida Coffee

A life without love is like a year without summer." Swedish proverb Ahhh Valentine's Day…the sweet smell of flowers, the taste of freshly made chocolate, a kind gesture towards a friend, a hug and kiss for a loved one. On...

November 16, 2021

Planting Over 26,000 Trees in 2013

"Why plant trees? Because they change lives. They provide food, forage for animals, and wood for fuel and construction. They increase agricultural yields, improve water infiltration and aquifer recharge, and protect soils from wind and water erosion." Trees for the...

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