Chronicle Coffee Blog — Brewing, Origins & Roastery Stories
Welcome to the Chronicle Coffee Blog — your source for everything coffee across America. From brewing techniques and coffee bean origins to behind-the-scenes stories from our roastery, we share insights to help you enjoy every cup like a true coffee enthusiast.
Espresso vs Drip Coffee Caffeine: Which One Has More?
When choosing between espresso and drip coffee, many people ask the same question: Which coffee has more caffeine? The answer...
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How Does Altitude Affect Coffee Beans? Flavor, Quality & Growing Conditions
How Does Altitude Affect Coffee Beans? Coffee is a plant that is highly sensitive to its environment, and altitude is...
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What Is Pour Over Coffee? Why It’s Loved by Specialty Coffee Roasters
In Calgary’s growing coffee scene, one brewing method continues to stand out for its precision and clarity—pour over coffee. More...
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Best Coffee Roasters in Calgary: How to Find Great Specialty Coffee
If you’re searching for great coffee in Calgary, it’s important to look beyond just café aesthetics or location. What truly...
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From Coffee Tree to Espresso – The Journey in Your Cup
The espresso we prepare every day is more than just a cup of coffee. It is the result of time,...
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Why Do Coffee Bags Have a Degassing Valve?
If you have ever purchased freshly roasted coffee, you may have noticed a small circular valve on the coffee bag....
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Why Fresh Coffee Isn’t Everything
Many people think the most important thing about good coffee is freshness. Fresh coffee is important — but it’s not...
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How to Choose Coffee Beans in Canada
How to Choose Coffee Beans in Canada: A Simple Guide for Every Brew Method Choosing coffee beans in Canada has...
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What Makes Specialty Coffee Different?
What Makes Specialty Coffee Different? Quality, Sourcing & Craft Explained In a city with a growing coffee culture like coffee...
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New Year, New Journey to Origin Chapter
Ethiopia Coffee Harvest 2026: What We Saw, Learned, and What Comes Next Ethiopia is one of the first countries in...
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Aeropress: A Simple Tool with Remarkable Depth
AeroPress Coffee: How It Works, Brewing Methods & Why It’s So Popular Since its introduction in 2005, the AeroPress has...
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Caffeine Content by Beverage Type
Does Espresso Have More Caffeine Than Coffee? When people talk about caffeine, one question comes up again and again: “Does...
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Pour-Over vs. French Press: Which One Is Right for You?
Pour-Over vs. French Press: Which Brewing Method Is Right for You? Choosing a brew method can dramatically change how your...
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Arabica vs. Robusta: What’s the Real Difference?
Arabica vs Robusta: What’s the Difference? When browsing coffee bags, you’ll often see two familiar names: Arabica and Robusta. While...
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How Altitude, Climate, and Soil Shape Coffee Flavor
How Altitude, Climate, and Soil Shape Coffee Flavor Coffee is deeply influenced by where it’s grown. Just like wine, factors...
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Common Home Brewing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Common Home Brewing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) Many people try to make café-quality coffee at home, but small...
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What Exactly Is a Macchiato?
What Exactly Is a Macchiato? The macchiato is one of the most misunderstood drinks in the café world.Many people think...
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Why Oat Milk Works So Well with Coffee
Why Oat Milk Works So Well with Coffee Oat milk has quickly become the most popular dairy alternative in cafés,...
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Why Iced Lattes Taste Weaker Than Hot Lattes
Why Iced Lattes Taste Weaker Than Hot Lattes Many customers are surprised when an iced latte tastes lighter than a...
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What Is a Cortado? – A Small Coffee with a Big Personality
Cortado Coffee: Small, Strong, and Smooth — A Calgary Favorite You may have seen “Cortado” on a coffee menu and...
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Single Origin vs Blend: Discover Your Coffee Personality!
Single Origin vs Blend: Discover Your Coffee Personality! Did you know coffee has a personality? One of the first choices...
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☕ Discover Chiroso – A Rare and Flavorful Coffee, Only at Our Roastery
At our roastery in Canada, we’re always searching for unique and high-quality beans. One of the most exciting coffees we’re...
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Latte vs. Cappuccino: What’s the Difference?
Latte vs. Cappuccino: What’s the Difference? When you walk into a café, two of the most popular drinks you see...
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Brazil Coffee: Deep and Smooth
Brazil is the biggest coffee producer in the world, and it feels like the home of coffee. A large part...
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What Is Specialty Coffee?
— The Story Behind That One Special Cup You might have seen the term “specialty coffee” on café menus or...
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Discover Our Colombia Huila – A Cup Full of Brightness & Comfort
At our roastery in Calgary, we’re always on the lookout for coffees that tell a story —not just of where...
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☕ Why Some People Still Drink Hot Coffee in Summer? It’s All About Flavor!
Summer’s here, and we totally get it — iced drinks are everywhere.Most people walk into the café and say, “Iced...
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Discover the Warm Flavors of Guatemala Coffee
Discover the Warm & Bright Flavors of Guatemala Coffee At Chronicle, we love sharing coffee from around the world. This...
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A Summer Favorite: The Charm of Iced Americano
– Cool, clean, and just the way you like it – When the weather gets hot, one drink always stands...
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Discover Yirgacheffe: A Floral, Fruity Gem from Ethiopia
Hi coffee lovers,If you’re curious about the origins of some of the most aromatic coffees we serve, you’re in for...
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Viennese Coffee VS Einspänner
Viennese Coffee vs Einspänner: History, Flavor & How to Enjoy It Viennese coffee is a traditional coffee drink that originated...
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Cold Brew vs Dutch Coffee: Differences and Features
Hello, this is Harry. In our previous post, we discussed coffee beverages that are made by combining espresso with water....
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Coffee Tasting
One of the greatest things about specialty coffee shops these days is the diversity in the coffees that are available...
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Coffee Drinks Based on Water
Hello, this is Harry! How have you been? Last time, we talked about coffee drinks based on milk, and today,...
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Pairing Flavors
With all the new and exciting coffees that are emerging from producers all around the world, we’re chartering into new...
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Milk-Based Coffee Drinks Explained: Cortado, Flat White, Cappuccino & Latte
Hello, I’m Harry. In our last session, we explored espresso and its various types. This time, let’s dive into the...
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Exploring Espresso
Exploring Espresso: The Heart of Espresso-Based Beverages Hello! This is Harry. As summer ends and we transition into autumn, I...
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CHRONICLE AT ORIGIN : BRAZIL
Summer was very busy for us at Chronicle for many reasons, one of them being move of our roastery, but...
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What is the SCA Coffee Flavor Wheel?
Hello, I’m Harry! One of the most important elements when enjoying coffee is the tasting notes. This information, often found...
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Exploring Coffee Processing Methods: A Journey Through Flavor
Hello, I’m Harry. It’s hard to believe that we’re already on our fourth session discussing coffee. If you’ve been following...
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Origins of Coffee
Hello, this is Harry. Today, let’s discuss one of the pieces of information found on coffee bean profile stickers: the...
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Coffee Bean Flavor Profiles by Elevation
Hello, this is Harry. As summer comes to an end and the cool breeze starts to sweep through Calgary, I...
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The History of the Chemex
Have you ever enjoyed a cup of coffee made from a Chemex? You have probably seen the brewer in coffee...
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Q.Lab by Chronicle : a fully immersive sensory experience. Featuring Harry; a committed coffee professional!
Hello, I’m Harry. I’ve taken my first steps as a barista with Qlab. Although I’ve only recently started working as...
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Brewing Coffee At Home : V60
While the staggering amount of options you’re presented to brew coffee with may at first seem overwhelming, many of the...
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How to Brew Coffee at Home: Essential Equipment & Beginner Guide
Coffee is a magical thing that has brought us together since the first coffee houses in Europe, and that sense...
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The Impact of Weighing Your Coffee / Over and Under Extraction
When you’re making coffee at home, it can be as equally cathartic as it can be daunting at first. There...
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Coffee Elevation
How Altitude Affects Coffee Growing, Flavor and Quality (By Autumn Skinner) The overall quality of coffee is influenced by a...
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Coffee Varietals Explained: Types of Coffee Beans Including Geisha
Coffee Varietals (including Geisha!) Did you know that coffee is a fruit? Pretty crazy to think about, especially if you’ve...
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What Is Sustainable Coffee? A Guide to Ethical & Responsible Coffee
Defining a Sustainable Coffee Industry (By Autumn Skinner) Why is sustainability important in the coffee trade? Like every other commodity,...
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