What is ‘Quality’ Coffee?

At Carvalho Coffee roastery and store on Pacific Road in Oakville, there are always at least two varieties of coffee brewed for customers to taste.

Quality coffee requires ideal climate and soil. The beans are divided into lots of varying quality. When choosing the beans that will be shipped to us, we accept only the best from the plantation where they were born and raised.

We compare coffee to wine with its different levels of quality – grand reserve, reserve and lesser quality wines like those sold for creating blends.

Quality from the tree to the cup

As a coffee roaster, we believe that the coffee also must be perfectly brewed to deliver the ultimate flavour. The coffee connoisseur advises that improper brewing can ruin even the finest coffee. But it is not difficult, if you visit him, he can teach you.

Freshness is also crucial. We recommend purchasing small packages of coffee and grinding only as much as you will need for each brew. Coffee in unopened packages will stay fresh. Use only freshly ground beans and coffee should never taste bitter.