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Jay_Arabica
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Jay Arabica 🇯🇲🇨🇦 is a Blue Mountain coffee expert, roaster, and entrepreneur. Founder of Island Brew (www.islandbrew.ca) and a brand ambassador for Kaleido Roasters (www.kaleidoroasters.ca), dedicated to delivering exceptional coffee experiences.
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Coffee prices in Canada are soaring — up nearly 28% since 2024, while overall food inflation is just 4.2% year-over-year.

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Why coffee is more than 25 per cent more expensive than last year
The increase in price was sharper for roasted or ground coffee (35.2 per cent), but less so for instant and other coffee (19.7 per cent), Statistics Canada reports
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December 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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In the ’90s, Starbucks became a once-in-a-generation success. Then its myth fell apart. What happened?
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How America Turned on Starbucks
In the ’90s, it became a once-in-a-generation success. What happened?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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The Best and Worst of 10 Popular Coffee Brewing Methods, According to a Barista

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The Pros And Cons Of 10 Coffee-Brewing Methods, According To A Barista - Tasting Table
There are so many ways to make a perfect cup of coffee at home. Take a look at the pros and cons of each coffee-brewing method for the best morning routine.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Small batch. Big precision.

The Kaleido M1 Lite is officially here. Your home roasting journey starts now.

Check it out: kaleidoroasters.ca/product/kale...
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Coffee prices aren’t dropping yet. Despite recent tariff rollbacks, earlier U.S. import tariffs have already pushed up green bean costs—and those increases are still working their way to your cup.

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U.S. coffee drinkers face higher prices even after Trump’s tariff reset
U.S. coffee lovers hoping U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff rollbacks last month will soon lower the cost of their daily caffeine hit had better think again.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Upgrade your roast this Christmas with Kaleido Roasters Canada. Sale ends Dec 25th.
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Christmas Sale at Kaleido Roasters Canada — final days until December 25th.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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What does your cup of coffee look like in 2026? 🌍✨

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The Global Coffee Roaster's Guide to 2026: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies
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December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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For Iran’s youth, coffee has become a symbol of refinement, an economic opportunity and a means of socializing that can hold a frisson of rebellion.

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How Cafe Culture Is Reshaping Tehran
For Iran’s youth, coffee has become a symbol of refinement, an economic opportunity and a means of socializing that can hold a frisson of rebellion
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December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Coffee marketing is evolving fast. Understanding Gen Z and Gen Alpha isn’t optional—it’s essential.

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The Next Sip: A Coffee Marketer's Guide to Gen Z & Gen Alpha
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December 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In a shifting global market, Canadian coffee businesses are turning challenges into competitive advantage.

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Navigating Trade Tensions: Strategic Opportunities for Canada's Coffee Industry
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December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Julia Ortega swore she would never work in the family business as a coffee producer. Today, she runs Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm, Finca Los Pinos, on her 17-acre estate in the Sierra Norte de Puebla.
#Coffee #Mexico
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Julia Ortega: The woman behind Mexico’s first carbon-neutral coffee farm
Julia Ortega makes organic coffee on a carbon-neutral farm in Puebla, keeping her business both profitable and sustainable.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Sip, savor, repeat. Coffee flights offer a curated journey through flavors, perfectly aligning with the slow coffee movement.
#coffee #slowcoffee #foodandbeverage #specialtycoffee #coffeelovers
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Why coffee flights deserve to be the next big café trend
Here's why I believe every coffee shop should offer coffee flights -- and why I hope this trend takes off.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Saturday Night Spotlight: BAMMY: A Special 🇯🇲 Christmas Pop UP!
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December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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A #TikTok user discovered a surprisingly useful way to give a second life to an old coffee jar.

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Woman shares genius hack using old coffee containers: 'Super smart idea'
One TikTok user shared a clever hack for upcycling an old Nescafé jar — all it takes is a drill and a straw.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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The Science Behind the Sniper: What Makes Kaleido’s Design Unique

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The Science Behind the Sniper: What Makes Kaleido’s Design Unique
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December 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Kaleido Sniper M10 Pro 1.2kg Coffee Roaster (Artisan System)

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Kaleido Sniper M10 Pro 1.2kg Coffee Roaster (Artisan System) -
Discover the Kaleido Sniper M10 Coffee Roaster – a precision-engineered machine for perfect, consistent roasts with unmatched flavor and performance
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December 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Light, Medium, or Dark? Choosing the Right Coffee Roast.

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Light, Medium, or Dark? Choosing the Right Coffee Roast.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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At Inner City Cafe, coffee meets community in a vibrant neighborhood space designed for connection and culture.

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Brewing Success – Inside The Cafe Where Coffee Meets Community
YouTube video by NBCU Academy
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December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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King Bhumibol's Royal Project transformed opium fields into thriving Arabica coffee farms, boosting local economies and restoring the environment.
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The Coffee Tree of 'Father': From Opium Fields to Arabica Forests
King Bhumibol's Royal Project transformed opium fields into thriving Arabica coffee farms, boosting local economies and restoring the environment.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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A threatened eagle has made its home in a coffee landscape restored through Conservation International’s work with local farmers.

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A rare eagle returns to Colombia’s coffee country | Conservation International
A threatened eagle has made its home in a coffee landscape restored through Conservation International’s work with local farmers.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Unwrap Perfection: The Kaleido Roasters Canada Holiday Sale is Here

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Unwrap Perfection: The Kaleido Roasters Canada Holiday Sale is Here
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Don't just drink coffee, roast it. 🔥

The Kaleido Sniper is on sale for Christmas! Get $100 off with code SALE100.

Offer ends Dec 15th. www.kaleidoroasters.ca

#KaleidoSniper #FreshCoffee #HolidayDeal
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Black Friday is here! Save on Kaleido Sniper Roasters with code SALE100 and get a Free External Chaff Collector with every M6 or M10 order. Limited time only!
#BlackFriday #BlackFridaySale #Coffee #CoffeeRoaster #KaleidoRoasters #KaleidoSniper #Canada
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Kaleido Sniper M10 Pro 1.2kg Coffee Roaster (Artisan System) -
Discover the Kaleido Sniper M10 Coffee Roaster – a precision-engineered machine for perfect, consistent roasts with unmatched flavor and performance
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November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Black Friday is almost over! Kaleido Roasters Canada — Sale ends Dec 1st. Don’t miss your chance to upgrade your roasting setup.

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Black Friday Sale Is Here: Elevate Your Coffee Roasting with Kaleido Roasters
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November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Introducing the Kaleido M1 LITE: compact, powerful, and ready for your small-batch roasting. Pre-order here:
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Kaleido M1 Lite 200g Coffee Roaster | Artisan-Ready Home Roaster
Roast like a pro with the Kaleido M1 Lite. This 200g mini roaster delivers precise Artisan software control, efficient infrared heating, and exceptional consistency for home roasting enthusiasts.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM