Comments on: Six Questions for Coffeeco

By: Russ

Russ — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:46:35 +0000

I know that Coffeeco is all about fair-trade, organic, green energy etc etc etc. For me, that stuff isn't half as important as the quality of the coffee that is produced. There were countless "green" places in Calgary that just really served a weak latte.

What really impressed me about Coffeeco was the mere fact that they performed latte art. It doesn't really change the way it tastes but it says something about the consistency of the steamed milk. If you can make latte art with your steamed milk, I think you have really achieved the perfect consistency of foam. I hate Starbucks and the way they steam their milk. Ever seen them use a spoon to scoop some foam onto the top of your latte? Gross.

Anyway, a downtown location would be fantastic. I hate going to division for my Cappuccino fix.

By: Coffeefan

Coffeefan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:07:26 +0000

I agree, Lindsay and Danielle, that Coffeeco is worth the wait. Good things come to those who wait!
It's easy to forget there's also a wait at Starbucks when almost Every Single Person orders a nonfat, low whip, extra hot, extra sweet, decaf, low foam…you get the picture.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:55:53 +0000

I heard that the reason Starbucks is able to make your coffee so quickly is because they use a type of "instant" espresso. For the taste, Coffeeco is more than worth the wait.

By: Danielle Lennon

Danielle Lennon — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:40:16 +0000

I just had my first taste of Coffeeco and I don't think I'll ever go back to Starbucks. It was incredible. Yes, it did take a little longer than other places but it was soooo worth it.

By: 4jeg

4jeg — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:06:36 +0000

Fantastic article! I hope to see Coffeeco represented at the World Barista Championship one day! (http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/2010-the-... Being something of a coffee geek, I really do appreciate the extra quality put into all their products. I was always hoping to suggest that they get themselves a Clover coffee maker, as that would put them over the top in terms of local competition.

By: Harvey Kirkpatrick

Harvey Kirkpatrick — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:09:02 +0000

After the short, impromptu lesson I received from Rich, I would definitely be interested in a full lesson and recommend it to all the coffee lovers out there. In case our readers are having trouble finding the post that's specific to latte/espresso classes, you may find it here.

By: Flying_Monkey

Flying_Monkey — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:33:52 +0000

Great coffee and great attitude from Coffeeco, shame the service tends to the slow side. It's still quicker than ordering lunch at the Goat (but then a long, painful illness is over quicker than that…!)

By: @koopy

@koopy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:26:35 +0000

Great article Harvey! My wife used to work for Rich at Coffeeco in the late 90s and loved her time there. We still have fond memories of when we were just starting out as a family and living across the street above what is now Pan Chancho's, and still stop in when we can. Best of luck with all your future coffee endeavours!

By: @coffeeco

@coffeeco — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:35:21 +0000

Thanks Harvey for your interest in our company. One thing I forgot to mention is that I offer latte art and espresso classes for very small groups. You can see a post on our blog coffeecoespresso.blogspot.com relating to the classes.