Welcome to our blog!
Yes! blogging is still a thing! For us it is at least.
We wanted a place to share all of the fun things that happen behind-the-scenes here in our Chilliwack Cafe and Roastery. We post new articles about three times a month and you can find brew tips, info about our coffee and coffee in general. We also like to share hot tips and goss about what's going on in the Fraser Valley and fun things to do. We also post some recipes and ideas for how to take your home coffee sipping experience to the next level.
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The Latest from SG
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Put a Spring In Your Step with a Lavender Latte.
Every March at our Chilliwack cafe, our beloved Lavender Latte returns to our coffee shop menu. Of course, you're more than welcome to visit and we'll make it for you. But, if you're not in Chilliwack or you just want...
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The Art of Specialty Coffee: What’s the difference between a latte and a flat white anyway?
We get asked for it in our cafe all the time. “Can I have a large latte, please?” We’ve gotten used to quickly explaining that we only have one size of latte (or cortado, cappuccino, flat white, etc.) because we...
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From Seed to Cup: A Journey to Colombia to Explore the World of Coffee Farming
Brandon is heading to Colombia to work on a coffee farm and spend time with the growers, harvesters and roasters to get to know our coffee and partners better. Read his thoughts, hopes and expectations below! I am incredibly excited...
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Holy Smokes! Smoking Gun Coffee Named Best New Business in Chilliwack.
It's still sinking in that we were named Best New Business in Chilliwack at the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards this weekend. When we opened our cafe in downtown Chilliwack, it wasn't with the intention to win awards or...
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Coffee for Good: How Ethically Sourced Coffee Supports Growing Communities Around the World.
We're happy to introduce our first new coffee of 2024, Guatemala, Lake Atitlan. What makes this whole bean coffee from Guatemala so special? Of course, it makes a delicious cup of coffee but, it also supports a wonderful, growing cooperative...
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Canada Post Shipping Deadlines Explained: Place Your Order in Time for Christmas Deliveries
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread cheer than with a freshly roasted bag of Smoking Gun Coffee under the tree? To ensure your aromatic brew arrives just in time for Christmas morning, it's crucial...
