Coffee greens sources in Canada?

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slipchuck
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#1: Post by slipchuck »

Where can I get decent green beans hopefully with free shipping in Canada?
So far only idrinkcoffee and espresso planet comes up that are decent prices

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#2: Post by redbone »

For Brazilian greens, try Carvalho roasters in Oakville, Ontario.
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#3: Post by slipchuck (original poster) replying to redbone »

Thanks! I am a little confused with the shipping price. Not sure I qualify for $12 or $18 dollar shipping. Hopefully they will return my email :)

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#4: Post by JRM Steam »

There are many sources, the Greenbeanery, that would be for small quantities, yes Carvalho.
If you roast in large quantities then , Royal Coffee,( $2.60 per lb x 156.54 lbs.. thats $400.00 per) minimum order 2x 158lb ( I think.. if folks are serious I will email them, they may make an exception for coffee fanatics :wink: )bags..thats about $800.00 or more depending on which varietal you get. It is definitely way cheaper that way, if you can rally a few roasters together then it would be worth your while.

Locally here in Vancouver we have JJ Bean, who have an excellent selection, there may be a JJ Bean in the GTA.
Then there is also Whole Foods, but @ $3.59 per 100gm.. thats a bit steep for green beans :shock:
There are many, many roasters in the GTA

Merchants of Green another.

If folks are interested in pooling together on a Royal Coffee purchase in the Vancouver area, just PM me. Just go to the site and look, see if we can get enough people interested?


Cheers, JRM

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#5: Post by slipchuck (original poster) replying to JRM Steam »

I just purchased an iRoast on Kijiji and can only do 150 grams a batch so I am looking for around 5 pounds or less until I get the hang of it :)

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#6: Post by Bunkmil »

You can contact user Séb.

He usually have a great selection of specialty green beans.

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#7: Post by redbone »

+ 1 regarding Séb.
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#8: Post by slipchuck (original poster) »

Bunkmil wrote:You can contact user Séb.

He usually have a great selection of specialty green beans.
Got a hold of Séb. Very nice guy and extremely helpful. Just ordered Brazilian and looking forward to dealing with him in the future

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#9: Post by Bunkmil »

Great! Let us know what you think of his coffee.