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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Coffee* (*But Were Afraid To Ask)

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Happy Holidays

December 23, 2020

This holiday season, we would like to thank you for continued support, trust, and partnership. With your help, we were able to support two important give back initiatives to close out the ye...

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Now Available! Gift Cards for our Cafe

December 18, 2020

Looking for the perfect last minute gift for your pal who lives in Roncy? Purchase a gift card for use at our cafe here: https://squareup.com/gift/7V9YVYZ82SYTR/order

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Now Available! Gift Cards for Online

December 10, 2020

Looking for the perfect gift to send a pal – why not grab one of our gift cards and send the gift of fresh roasted beans. Pick-up a gift card and download one of our gift certificates ...

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Toronto Life: Top Roaster List

December 9, 2020

We are so excited to be included in Toronto Life’s round-up of top roasters. This list includes some of our favorite pals and we couldn’t be prouder to be featured alongside them...

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December Shipping Update

December 5, 2020

We continue to experience a higher than usual volume of orders. We have been notified by our shipping couriers to anticipate significant delays, especially as we head into the busy holiday s...

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An Update

June 23, 2020

Over the past several weeks we’ve been having much needed conversations in order to better understand our responsibility as a social enterprise and our role in creating a more inclusive so...

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A Note from Adam

May 7, 2020

Hi Everyone, I hope that this email finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. We all have a part to play in getting through this pandemic as quickly as possible, so whether you are a f...

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News about the Cafe & Online Ordering

March 17, 2020

After careful consideration and consultation with our café staff, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to temporarily close our café, effective 5PM today (March 17, 2020). Whi...

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Important Update on our Response to COVID-19

March 13, 2020

At Reunion Coffee Roasters, the health and safety of our employees, customers, vendors and their families is paramount. As the world continues to deal with an uncertain path related to the ...

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Bullfrog Buzz Feature

March 12, 2020

Did you know we operate out of one of Canada’s largest renewable energy-powered roasting facilities through our relationship with Bullfrog Power?  We’re proud to be part of this...

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What is a B Corp?

March 8, 2020

We have been a Certified B Corp since 2013. We are proud to be using their framework as a way to measure our continued commitment to operating as a sustainable business. B-Corp helps us to ...

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March is B Corp Month

March 5, 2020

March is B Corp Month! A celebration of the community of Certified B Corps and our collective impact. Every time you come by the cafe or grab a bag of fresh roasted beans, you place your vot...

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We’re In the News: blogTO Top 50 Coffee...

Thank you to the team at blogTO for including us in your latest round-up of Top 50 Coffee Shops in Toronto. We are very humbled by this mention and couldn’t be prouder of our little ca...

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2019 Canadian Aeropress Championship

August 26, 2019

It’s official! The 2019 Canadian Aeropress Championships are coming to Toronto. Hosted in our very own backyard at Stackt Market on September 27, 2019 this competition pits 27 coffee ...

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Daily Coffee News feature on our New Branding

August 15, 2019

We’re in the news! The Daily Coffee News that is. We’re excited to share this piece that was inspired by our new branding (as well as a few other exciting projects that we’...

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Cheering on Toronto’s Food Runners

August 14, 2019

The Food Runners is a running club comprised of chefs and restaurant industry professionals powered by Nike and Acquired Taste. The group frequents our Roncy cafe and has recently welcomed ...

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Our first collab with Bellwoods Brewery

August 13, 2019

We’re pretty stocked to be included in the latest volume of Bellwoods Brewery Black Liquids series. Volume 8 is an imperial stout that features coffee currently on offer from our Small...

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Inside Look: August at the Farm

August 6, 2019

During August everything at Finca La Soledad is lush and dark green. While the whole farm looks like a forest, about half of the land is actually a nature preserve. This is one of the many p...

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Toronto Life: Inside Adam’s Kitchen!

July 10, 2019

In this article, Toronto Life gives you a sneak peek into his kitchen and more. Here’s an excerpt: “Toronto has no shortage of great, locally roasted coffee, but Reunion Coffee R...

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We’ve Got Some News to Share!

July 9, 2019

We’ve got some news to share! We wanted to provide you with an update on a few exciting projects that we’ve been working on. Roasting since 1995 First up – we’ve had ...

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New! Cold Brew Coffee and Tonic

July 5, 2019

It’s Here! We’re excited to announce that our Cold Brew Coffee & Tonic is here. Inspired by a customer favorite from our flagship cafe in Toronto, this balanced and refreshing so...

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Everyday is Earth Day

April 22, 2019

Earth Day seems to sneak up on me every year, and every year I think that we should be doing something special to celebrate it. But then I come back around to the same conclusion: that every...

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Happy International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019

Happy International Women’s Day from us to you! From the farm to the cup (and all the important steps in between), today we celebrate the women who inspire, challenge and move us all f...

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We’re Heading West! SCA Competitions

March 1, 2019

Join us as we cheer on our Director of Coffee, Liz Bishop, who is set to compete in the 2019 National Cup Tasters Competition. The event kicks-off today until March 3rd, at Transcend Coffee ...

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New 2019 Small Lot – Refisa Ethiopia

February 28, 2019

The latest, limited release from our small lot series is now available for purchase. Refuse Ethiopia – Shop it here About this Coffee Grown in the Nensebo Woreda, this hilly, mountain...

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The Restaurants Canada Show Was A Success!

February 27, 2019

We had a great time at the 2019 Restaurants Canada Show, which took place from Feb 24th, 2019 – Feb 16th, 2019 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. Thank you to FRANKE for providing us with ...

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Origin Interview: Fazenda Cachoeira da Grama

February 7, 2019

Fazenda Cachoeira da Grama has been in the Carvalho Dias family since 1890. Gabriel de Carvalho, the owner, is responsible for the property’s management and for brokering partnerships with...

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The Drake & The Annex Featured on BlogTo

February 6, 2019

Congratulations to The Drake and The Annex on being included in BlogTo’s round-up of Best Boutique Hotels! We’re so proud to have our coffee served in these hot spots. See the full lis...

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Coffee Trends We’re Watching in 2019

February 5, 2019

We sat down with our Director of Coffee, Liz Bishop, to see what she’s most excited about in coffee trends for the year ahead. She narrowed it down to three critical areas: fermentation, p...

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Guatemala La Soledad – Now Available!

February 4, 2019

We are excited to announce our first Small Lot of 2019, Guatemala La Soledad. Shop it here. Surrounded by lush old forests, Finca La Soledad is located in the Acatenango region of Guatemala ...

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We’re Hiring! Accounts Receivable Clerk

January 29, 2019

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Reunion Island Team. You will be able a strong multi-tasker while maintaining a high accuracy level, have exce...

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Thanks @blogTO for including us in your list

January 17, 2019

We are so excited to be featured in BlogTO’s round-up of the top 50 coffee shops in Toronto! With so many thriving cafes in this city, we are happy to be in such good company. See the full...

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Find Us @The Annex Hotel in downtown Toronto

December 19, 2018

Now Brewing @ The Annex Hotel This month, Toronto welcomed a new boutique hotel: The Annex. Located in the Yorkville and Koreatown area, this hotel was carefully crafted with each room featu...

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2018 Sprudgie Awards Finalists Announced

December 18, 2018

The finalists for the 10th Annual Sprudgie awards have been announced! We are so excited to say that Gesha Village has been nominated for Notable Coffee Producer. Owners Adam Overton and Ra...

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Shop our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

December 14, 2018

The holiday season is a busy time, so let us do the work for you! Below you will find ideal gifts for the coffee lover in your life. Gesha Village Gesha Village is the perfect coffee blend f...

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Reunion Island feat. in Daily Coffee News

December 6, 2018

Reunion Coffee Roasters is featured in the Dec 6, 2018 edition of The Daily Coffee News in a post that highlights the benefits of becoming a B. Corporation. Read the full article here. What ...

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Article: Sustainability in Coffee Production

May 18, 2018

Sustainability in Coffee Production Reunion Island’s Adam Pesce, discusses the importance of sustainability in the coffee production industry. He shares, “Environmentally, it is expe...

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REUNION ISLAND FEATURED IN THE NATIONAL POST

January 30, 2018

Walking into an independent coffee shop can be very intimidating. There may be multiple brewing methods and bean varieties and you’re left feeling lost. But, don’t let that feeling stop ...

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A Matter of Taste Part 4: What’s Good?

July 19, 2017

So, after wading through Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this series on tasting you must, by now, be an intrepid taste explorer.  You have a firm grasp on the difference between tastes and fl...

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PART 3: Exploring the Mechanics of Taste

May 24, 2017

Well if you’re reading this, you’ve either stuck through Part 1 and Part 2 or you’re going to want to give them a scan before pushing on: Part 1, Part 2 Hopefully, you’re ready ...

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A MATTER OF TASTE – PART 2: WHAT IS FLAVOR?

April 18, 2017

In this post, we’re going to explore ‘flavor’; more specifically we’re going to try and distinguish flavor from taste. So like we did in Part 1, let’s start off with a definition: ...

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A MATTER OF TASTE – PART 1: WHAT IS TASTE?

March 29, 2017

One of the things I enjoy most in my role is working with new customers and colleagues to help them learn how to taste coffee.  These folks come to the cupping table almost uniformly intere...

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

March 16, 2017

Over the last 15 years, we have come to be known as a sustainability-focused coffee roaster. That was no accident – we have worked diligently to make our practices, at home and abroad,...

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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee

August 2, 2016

You’ve seen it, we’ve all seen it… the barista in your favorite coffee shop weighs out a small volume of fresh beans, takes them to an overly large (and probably white) grinder and fid...

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Frequently Asked Question: What is espresso?

July 25, 2016

In explaining coffee to the general public, us industry-folk go to a lot of trouble to compare it to other foods products. I often compare dark roasts to over-cooked meat, talk about the bod...

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The Most Important Coffee Equipment

July 14, 2016

For all of the different ways to make coffee (espresso, pour-over, immersion, electric brewers, etc) there are seemingly countless pieces of equipment to get the job done. And while each has...

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How Fresh Is Your Coffee Really?

July 7, 2016

When we talk about coffee freshness, most of the discussion is around how to store it, when to grind it and how quickly to consume it. Often summed up neatly on the side of your bag of beans...

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The Myths Surrounding Dark Roast Coffee

June 30, 2016

For a drink that so many of us consume on a daily basis, there are countless myths about coffee. First and foremost, I’d like to tackle some misunderstandings around “dark roast̶...

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Washed Processing & Natural Processing

June 27, 2016

Washed Processing Generally, coffees identified as “washed” are coffees which undergo de-pulping, washing, and fermentation. The key to this process is fermentation. In this controlled p...

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Fresh Press: Coffee is the Welcome Mat

April 29, 2016

Sprudge Features the Iconic Reunion Coffee Roasters Welcome Mat If you have been to the Reunion Island café located in the Toronto Roncesvalles neighbourhood, you may have noticed our iconi...

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Reminiscing about Coffee Travel

May 25, 2015

I’ve been thinking about travel a lot lately – specifically travel to origin. A few months back while in Guatemala, I got to looking at some old photos from past trips, and found a photo...

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Fresh Press: We’ve opened a café

May 9, 2015

Now Toronto features the Reunion Island Café After being in business for 20 years, we decided that it would be a great time to open a café of our own! We chose to feature the café in the ...

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Oh, now I get it – Barista Competitions

October 2, 2014

In the wake of this year’s national barista championship – a grouping of words I once thought silly and senseless – I find myself, once again, looking at coffee in a different lig...

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Reunion Coffee Roasters: An Origin Story

September 25, 2014

After listening to this week’s terrific This American Life episode, “Origin Stories 2014”, I found myself considering the origin story of Reunion Coffee Roasters. Along with questions ...

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Beans - Costa Rica

The Costa Rican Coffee Revolution

May 27, 2014

On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I witnessed a "revolution," though thankfully not the kind that culminates in a coup d'état. What I saw was the so-called "micro-mill revolution" -- a new wa...

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Coffee’s Relationship With Capitalism

October 2, 2013

Originally posted on the Huffington Post on October 2, 2013. Sustainability in coffee means different things to different people, but at its heart, it’s about a healthy succession of t...

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A Cup of Coffee You Can Feel Good About

June 13, 2013

Originally posted on the Huffington Post on June 13, 2013. For those of us living outside of the tropics, coffee will never truly be ‘local.’ We don’t have the heat or alti...

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How Coffee Can Change the World

February 26, 2013

Originally posted on the Huffington Post on February 26, 2013. Coffee’s capacity to create social equality and alleviate poverty is based on two key factors — its ability to conn...

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Should We Pay More For Coffee?

November 29, 2012

Originally posted to the Huffington Post on November 29, 2012. In the current age of going green and sustainability permeating every facet of our daily routine, the coffee industry is one th...

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