News
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Out of Africa: Phil's Report
By Phil January 2017 marked my 7th year traveling to Africa to buy coffee, and although I’m now quite comfortable traveling in Ethiopia and Kenya, I feel like I’m still...
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Honduras: Pre-Harvest Report
By Sebastian My pre-harvest trip to Honduras is one of my most anticipated trips of the year. It’s a time where I sit down with the producers with time to...
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Introducing: Our Stephen Ave Cafe
After many months of planning, building, and designing, we are so excited to finally announce the Grand Opening of our fifth brick-and-mortar cafe – this one is on Stephen Ave...
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Making Progress at Stephen Ave
Our soon-to-open cafe on Stephen Avenue is getting closer by the day. It’s located on the corner of 8th Ave and Centre Street in the historical Hudson Block Building. The...
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The Tale of Jose Martinez
By Sebastian I first met Jose Martinez in November of 2014, you can read about my first encounter with Jose here. I feel fortunate to work with some passionate and hard...
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Beakerhead Milk & Coffee Collaboration
By Phil Beakerhead’s goal is to unite the arts and science communities, which sometimes stand divided. I think it’s an awesome initiative, and the result is creative and inspiring. We’ve...
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Matcha by O5 Tea: Now Available at Phil & Sebastian
Over the last few years, we have had the privilege of working closely with Pedro Villalon of O5 Tea. Based in Vancouver, BC, O5 is known for sourcing exceptional quality teas...
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Sunday Night Stand-Up at Phil & Sebastian, Mission
We are proud to host a new series at Phil & Sebastian Mission, Sunday Night Standup. The aim is to showcase local comedians in the aptly-named “coffeehouse” style, which varies...
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Opening Soon: Hudson Block, Downtown Calgary
By Sebastian As proud Calgarians, alumni of the University of Calgary, and with our first location inside the Calgary Farmer’s Market, it would be safe to say that both Phil...
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Feature Partner: Kahve, Vancouver BC
Next in our series of spotlighting outstanding cafes we’re proud to partner with, we are pleased to introduce Kahve, located in the welcoming neighbourhood of Kitsilano in Vancouver, BC. At...
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Summer 2016: New iced drinks at Phil & Sebastian
Summer, you’re here already? Warmer weather calls for a lot of things we love: longer evenings, BBQs with friends and family and of course — ICED DRINKS! Launching Wednesday, June...
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2016 Canadian Aeropress Championship
Our hometown of Calgary, AB was host once again for the Canadian Aeropress Championship this past Saturday, May 28 — with the winner to compete in the upcoming World Aeropress...