Collection: Coffee & Tea

Our friends at Hasty Coffee carefully brew and process our instant coffee in small batches. The process leaves you with pure, crystallized coffee solids. For our first offering, we chose to use a Brazilian coffee from our friend Caio Pereira, and the end result far exceeded our expectations. In our blind taste tests, people had no idea they were drinking instant coffee.

Ingredients

Freeze dried Brazilian coffee

Direct trade

About Fernwood Coffee Company

Fernwood Coffee started off roasting in what was once a bicycle courier call centre. We’re more than a coffee shop: we’re a hub for the Fernwood community, a routine morning stop, a weekend ritual, and an active member of our community.

Fernwood Coffee was established in 2007 after we took over The Parsonage Café. Intrigued by the 1930s German coffee roaster sitting behind the café’s counter, we enrolled in world­-renowned roasting courses and workshops everywhere from Idaho to California. We traveled extensively, apprenticed with highly­ regarded baristas and roasters, and researched exhaustively to roast, brew, and pull the finest coffee possible. Since then, a lot’s happened: we purchased a much more modern roaster, traveled to and judged a number of international barista competitions, trained world class baristas, and won some awards. We've worked hard to make our café and roastery a cultural staple in Fernwood.

Peppermint combines the whistling cool freshness of mint with the steaming comfort of a hot mug of natural herbal tea. Settle into an intimate cove and while away a few moments on yourself, letting the delectably sweet taste of peppermint pour over your thoughts. Savour the natural goodness of Peppermint herbal tea either hot or iced and nestle into the freshly cool flavour of mint.

About Celestial

In 1969, a group of passionate young entrepreneurs founded Celestial Seasonings® upon the belief that their flavourful, all-natural herbal teas could help people live healthier lives. They harvested fresh herbs from the Rocky Mountains by hand, and then dried, blended and packaged them in hand-sewn muslin bags to be sold at local health food stores. By staying committed to their vision, the founders of Celestial Seasonings® turned their cottage industry into an almost overnight success.

Today, Celestial Seasonings® is one of the largest specialty tea manufacturers in North America. We serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea every year, and we source more than 100 different ingredients from over 35 countries to create our delicious, all-natural herbal, green, red, white, chai and wellness teas. But most importantly, we're still about people and passion.

The sweetness of blackberry leaves from Eastern Europe balances the tartness of hibiscus from China and Thailand in our wonderfully tangy, intensely flavourful Wild Berry Zinger. Blackberries have been gathered for centuries by Europeans and Americans—in fact, for many families, blackberry hunting is still a pleasurable way to spend a fall afternoon. You’ll also find the delicious sweetness of strawberries, blueberries and cherries in this refreshing blend.

Ingredients

Hibiscus, rosehips, roasted chicory, orange peel, blackberry leaves, natural flavours, citric acid.

About Celestial

In 1969, a group of passionate young entrepreneurs founded Celestial Seasonings® upon the belief that their flavourful, all-natural herbal teas could help people live healthier lives. They harvested fresh herbs from the Rocky Mountains by hand, and then dried, blended and packaged them in hand-sewn muslin bags to be sold at local health food stores. By staying committed to their vision, the founders of Celestial Seasonings® turned their cottage industry into an almost overnight success.

Today, Celestial Seasonings® is one of the largest specialty tea manufacturers in North America. We serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea every year, and we source more than 100 different ingredients from over 35 countries to create our delicious, all-natural herbal, green, red, white, chai and wellness teas. But most importantly, we're still about people and passion.

The delicious taste of freshly ground cinnamon and juicy red apples delivers a harvest of sumptuous flavour and delectable aroma. The tradition of celebrating life’s bounty each autumn with a spicy beverage comes alive again when you fill your cup with Cinnamon Apple Spice herbal tea. Beckon the spirit of crisp autumn days, and envelop yourself in the warmth of steamy cinnamon apple goodness.

Ingredients

Cinnamon, hibiscus, chamomile, natural flavours (contain soy lecithin), roasted chicory, orange peel, roasted carob. Contains soy.

About Celestial

In 1969, a group of passionate young entrepreneurs founded Celestial Seasonings® upon the belief that their flavourful, all-natural herbal teas could help people live healthier lives. They harvested fresh herbs from the Rocky Mountains by hand, and then dried, blended and packaged them in hand-sewn muslin bags to be sold at local health food stores. By staying committed to their vision, the founders of Celestial Seasonings® turned their cottage industry into an almost overnight success.

Today, Celestial Seasonings® is one of the largest specialty tea manufacturers in North America. We serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea every year, and we source more than 100 different ingredients from over 35 countries to create our delicious, all-natural herbal, green, red, white, chai and wellness teas. But most importantly, we're still about people and passion.

The tart and tangy taste of 100% natural Lemon Zinger delivers a bolt of invigorating flavour to liven up your day. Dried whole lemons blended with hibiscus, rosehips, and lemon grass create a zippy sensation and deliver that unmistakable Zinger to your taste buds.. Try Lemon Zinger iced and savor summer refreshment any time of year. Or enjoy it steaming hot and add some sunshine to your spirits.

Ingredients

Hibiscus, rosehips, roasted chicory root, orange peel, lemongrass, lemon peel, whole dried lemons, natural lemon flavour (contains soy lecithin), citric acid. Contains Soy.

About Celestial

In 1969, a group of passionate young entrepreneurs founded Celestial Seasonings® upon the belief that their flavourful, all-natural herbal teas could help people live healthier lives. They harvested fresh herbs from the Rocky Mountains by hand, and then dried, blended and packaged them in hand-sewn muslin bags to be sold at local health food stores. By staying committed to their vision, the founders of Celestial Seasonings® turned their cottage industry into an almost overnight success.

Today, Celestial Seasonings® is one of the largest specialty tea manufacturers in North America. We serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea every year, and we source more than 100 different ingredients from over 35 countries to create our delicious, all-natural herbal, green, red, white, chai and wellness teas. But most importantly, we're still about people and passion.

Sleepytime, a comforting blend of chamomile and spearmint, creates a lullaby of tender flavour to soothe your senses. This gentle cup of hot tea lets you curl up under a quilt of flavour and quiet the tensions of your world. There’s no calm like the sigh from the spirit when you take this moment for rest and reflection … there’s no time like Sleepytime.

Ingredients

Chamomile, spearmint, lemon grass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, orange blossoms, hawthorn and rosebuds.

About Celestial

In 1969, a group of passionate young entrepreneurs founded Celestial Seasonings® upon the belief that their flavourful, all-natural herbal teas could help people live healthier lives. They harvested fresh herbs from the Rocky Mountains by hand, and then dried, blended and packaged them in hand-sewn muslin bags to be sold at local health food stores. By staying committed to their vision, the founders of Celestial Seasonings® turned their cottage industry into an almost overnight success.

Today, Celestial Seasonings® is one of the largest specialty tea manufacturers in North America. We serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea every year, and we source more than 100 different ingredients from over 35 countries to create our delicious, all-natural herbal, green, red, white, chai and wellness teas. But most importantly, we're still about people and passion.

Tasting Notes
Balanced, Cocoa Nibs, Toasty

Certifications
Organic, Fair Trade

Origins
Latin America

Our Decaf has hints of cocoa nibs and a rich body with a smooth nutty finish. The SWISS WATER Process is chemical-free and decaffeinated close to our Roastery which makes for optimal freshness.

A caffeine-free coffee that delivers a rich full taste.

About Salt Spring Coffee

Inspired by the Salt Spring Island way of life, founders Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott embarked on a journey to bring sustainable coffee to their community.

In their quest for coffee that was environmentally friendly and fair to farmers, they built long-term partnerships with producers to source organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee.

In 1996 Salt Spring Coffee opened its first roastery cafe on Salt Spring Island, BC. After years of success, we expanded into a larger roasting facility in Greater Vancouver to better serve our customers.

Twenty-five years later we are still family-owned and operated, and our aspirations remain the same: To be change makers through coffee – doing our part to make the world a better place.

Tasting Notes:
Molasses, Earthy, Full Body

Certifications:
Organic, Fair Trade

Origins:
Single Origin; Indonesia

With our Sumatra, the name says it all. This single-origin coffee uses organic beans exclusively from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This particular batch comes from our friends and partners at the Koperasi Baitul Qiradh Baburrayyan (KBQB), a coffee-producing cooperative established in the Island’s Aceh province in 1995.

Sumatra has a strong full body and smoky-earthy-syrupy flavours. We travel to Indonesia to stay connected to the source of organic beans. Sumatra continues to be one of our founders favourite coffees. It holds a special place in our hearts.

About Salt Spring Coffee

Inspired by the Salt Spring Island way of life, founders Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott embarked on a journey to bring sustainable coffee to their community.

In their quest for coffee that was environmentally friendly and fair to farmers, they built long-term partnerships with producers to source organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee.

In 1996 Salt Spring Coffee opened its first roastery cafe on Salt Spring Island, BC. After years of success, we expanded into a larger roasting facility in Greater Vancouver to better serve our customers.

Twenty-five years later we are still family-owned and operated, and our aspirations remain the same: To be change makers through coffee – doing our part to make the world a better place.

Tasting Notes
Bold, Caramel, Dark Chocolate

Certifications
Organic, Fair Trade

Origins
Latin America, Indonesia

If you love a bold dark roast coffee, this old school French Roast is for you. Made from a blend of beans from Latin America and Indonesia, our French Roast is a classic through and through.

This darkest coffee in our classic line-up gives you a bittersweet and smoky flavour with a sweet caramel finish. It takes well to cream and sugar like a good French Roast should.

Try our French Roast coffee with an immersion brew method—Aeropress, French Press, Chemex and Clever dripper.

About Salt Spring Coffee

Inspired by the Salt Spring Island way of life, founders Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott embarked on a journey to bring sustainable coffee to their community.

In their quest for coffee that was environmentally friendly and fair to farmers, they built long-term partnerships with producers to source organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee.

In 1996 Salt Spring Coffee opened its first roastery cafe on Salt Spring Island, BC. After years of success, we expanded into a larger roasting facility in Greater Vancouver to better serve our customers.

Twenty-five years later we are still family-owned and operated, and our aspirations remain the same: To be change makers through coffee – doing our part to make the world a better place.

Tasting Notes
Milk Chocolate, Nutty, Citrus

Certifications
Organic, Fair Trade

Origins
Latin America, Indonesia

Named for the majestic birds found in Salt Spring Island’s Blue Heron Rookery, this medium-dark blend is unassuming one minute and bold the next—just like its namesake.

Our Blue Heron is a dynamic coffee that’s full of contradictions: it’s both sweet and spicy, nutty and bright.

The taste profile of this blend changes dramatically depending on the brew method, so it’s an excellent candidate for experimentation. The good news is you’ll end up with a tasty cup no matter how you brew. But if forced to pick favourites, we’ll choose the intense, snappy flavour of an Aeropress every time.

About Salt Spring Coffee

Inspired by the Salt Spring Island way of life, founders Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott embarked on a journey to bring sustainable coffee to their community.

In their quest for coffee that was environmentally friendly and fair to farmers, they built long-term partnerships with producers to source organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee.

In 1996 Salt Spring Coffee opened its first roastery cafe on Salt Spring Island, BC. After years of success, we expanded into a larger roasting facility in Greater Vancouver to better serve our customers.

Twenty-five years later we are still family-owned and operated, and our aspirations remain the same: To be change makers through coffee – doing our part to make the world a better place.

Tasting Notes:
Balanced, Velvety, Fruity

Certifications:
Organic, Fair to Farmer, Direct Trade

Origins:
Latin America, Sumatra

Our trademark Metta Espresso blend is the result of a clear vision and a long period of experimentation with Nicaraguan farmer Byron Corrales to find the right complement for our rich Sumatran beans. In the end, he delivered.

With its smooth dark chocolate and caramel notes and light cherry finish, our Metta Espresso stands on its own, stands up to steamed milk and stands out in a crowd.

About Salt Spring Coffee

Inspired by the Salt Spring Island way of life, founders Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott embarked on a journey to bring sustainable coffee to their community.

In their quest for coffee that was environmentally friendly and fair to farmers, they built long-term partnerships with producers to source organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee.

In 1996 Salt Spring Coffee opened its first roastery cafe on Salt Spring Island, BC. After years of success, we expanded into a larger roasting facility in Greater Vancouver to better serve our customers.

Twenty-five years later we are still family-owned and operated, and our aspirations remain the same: To be change makers through coffee – doing our part to make the world a better place.

Turmeric is a popular anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant, with a pinch of black pepper this blend has a warm earthy flavor.

Ingredients

Honey, lemon, Turmeric, Black pepper.

About Kettle & Hive

Citron tea is a fresh twist on an old favorite - lemon honey tea.

It's a unique concentrate made from fresh lemons and honey,
no fillers or favorings, nothing you cant pronounce!

It's both soothing and nourishing, just like Grandma used to make
and it's as simple as a spoon full into hot water!

Simple ingredients, naturally caffeine free

It's a hug in a mug!

Lemons and Honey have been used for centuries to soothe a sore throat and calm a cough this classic mixture is great hot or cold

Ingredients

Honey, lemon

About Kettle & Hive

Citron tea is a fresh twist on an old favorite - lemon honey tea.

It's a unique concentrate made from fresh lemons and honey,
no fillers or favorings, nothing you cant pronounce!

It's both soothing and nourishing, just like Grandma used to make
and it's as simple as a spoon full into hot water!

Simple ingredients, naturally caffeine free

It's a hug in a mug!

Xocolatl is far different from the typical local grocery store hot chocolate. We start with high-grade cocoa, and blend it with cocoa butter, toasted ancho chiles, sugar, almond, and Ceylon cinnamon to create a drink fit for Aztec gods! Lightly sweet and lightly spicy.

All Taco Revolution products are 100% Gluten free!

Ingredients

Cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, almond, cinnamon, ancho chili

*Contains nuts

About Taco Revolution

Ixim was started as a passion project by Michelle Paez and PJ Frayne out of their small home kitchen on Gabriola Island in 2015. Having returned to Canada from living abroad in South America, they missed the wonderful tortillas and other fresh foods that they had become accustomed to. Searching grocery stores all over Vancouver Island, they couldn't find a corn tortilla that came close to what was commonly available in Mexico. So, they purchased a small tortilla press and started making their own.

Several members in their new Island community heard about the tortillas that PJ and Michelle were making, and invited the couple to set up a booth at the Gabriola Farmer's market. The tortillas were an instant hit, and the passion project quickly turned into a hobby business. Within a year, Ixim Foods Inc was incorporated and was selling tortillas from 4 different farmer's markets around the Island. But tortillas weren't enough. People wanted ready-to-eat tacos! Beginning in the second year, the Taco Revolution food truck was built and put into service. It was a huge hit and quickly attracted a large following. Ixim Foods was no longer a hobby business.

The building of a commissary kitchen quickly followed, and with it an expanded product line. Over the course of the last few years, Taco Revolution has grown to become a highly regarded and recognized brand of Mexican Food products on Vancouver Island. And we continue to grow.