Intro to Espresso
Espresso We are huge fans of espresso here at R+G. Besides delicious, and frequently mispronounced, what is espresso exactly? Yes es-press-o – there’s no x in espresso! There are no shortages of rabbit holes we could dive into with the topic of espresso but for today we’ll keep it to an introduction of the fundamentals. […]
Cold Brew
Cold Brew Warmer weather is on the horizon & that means cold brew season! What is cold brew? Cold brew is not to be confused with iced coffee. The main difference in these brew methods is temperature. Cold brew is coffee that is brewed with room temperature water & refrigerated. Iced coffee is coffee that […]
Intro to Aeropress
The Aeropress is the best on-the-go option if you don’t have access to a scale or temperature controlled kettle. As summer approaches, it’s a great option for a backcountry hike in the bush. It’s light weight, easy to clean & a relatively forgiving way to produce a consistent cup of coffee without all of the […]
Pour Over
I’m excited to share my all-time favourite home brew method with you – Pour Over! This weekend might be a great time to experiment with new brew methods as it looks like winter is going to officially commence in SK. Heck! It happens every year… but man there’s nothing like that first round of subzero […]
Levelling up your French Press game
Hello! We’re going to chat about TWO ways to use your French Press to level up your home barista skills today. Although I prefer the pour over method, there are times of the year when I need hot-brown-caffeine-water, and I need hot-brown-caffeine-water fast! The press or immersion brewing as it’s also known, is a relatively […]
