Brown Bag 101

  • Winey Process: An Innovation in Coffee Processing

    by Dana Rakus
    A contemporary coffee processing method inspired by the characteristics of wine, the winey process is popular amongst coffee lovers.

  • Celebrating National Coffee Day

    by Dana Rakus
    Drinking coffee is an integral part of Canadian life. According to recent surveys, Canadians are among the world's biggest coffee consumers.

  • The fruit of our labour

    by Dana Rakus

    We hope you enjoy the last long weekend of summer! 


    Posted in Barrel Aged, promo

  • Can we do it? Yes, we can!

    by Dana Rakus

    We are very proud to offer a quality product unlike anyone else!

    Posted in Barrel Aged

  • Happy International Women's Day!

    by Shann Bosnell
    In honour of International Women’s Day 2023 (#IWD2023), we are pleased to offer 20% off our Colombia Single Origin Women’s Coffee.

  • Let’s Celebrate Third Wave Coffee

    by Shann Bosnell
    We use the term third wave coffee. But what does it mean? And what about the first, second, and fourth waves? Explore the key features as we share BBCR's perspective on the evolution of coffee.

  • Brown Bag is nominated for the 2022 Th3rdwave Roaster of the Year

    by Shann Bosnell
    We have been nominated for the 2022 Th3rdwave Roaster of the Year award in Ottawa Gatineau – Help us retain the title!

  • DEC 26 - TODAY ONLY! SAVE 20% on BBCR coffee subscriptions

    by Shann Bosnell

    BBCR is excited to offer our greatest discount on recurring subscriptions ever!

  • Calculated Shipping

    by Shann Bosnell

    With 2023 around just the corner, BBCR is saying goodbye to flat rate $5 shipping! 

  • How we make our limited edition barrel aged coffee

    by Shann Bosnell

    At BBCR we enjoy experimenting with barrel aging. 


    Posted in Barrel Aged, Nicaragua

  • The Coffee Origin Project: Processing Methods of Nicaragua

    by Shann Bosnell

    From farm to cup.

    Coffee processing is an integral part of crafting the flavour and character of your cup of coffee.

    Posted in Coffee Origin Project, Nicaragua

  • The Coffee Origin Project

    by Shann Bosnell

    Learn about the traceability and transparency of coffee, from farm to cup.