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Coffee Beans Ultra

Folgers Coffee Ultra Vac Packs 42 .8oz $33 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew.

Folgers Coffee Ultra Vac Packs 42 .9oz $59.33 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew.

Folgers Coffee Ultra Urn Coffee 30 bags 6.3oz $99 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (30)6.3oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra 150 bags .09oz $125.5 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (150).09oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra 150 bags 1.05oz $126.5 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (150)1.05oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra 150 bags 1.2oz $132 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (150)1.2oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra DECAFFEINATED 92 bags 1.2oz $78.1 Folgers Coffee Ultra Decaf is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (92)1.2oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra DECAFFEINATED 92 bags 1.05oz $71.5 Folgers Coffee Ultra Decaf is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (92)1.05oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra DECAFFEINATED 92 bags .9oz $66 Folgers Coffee Ultra Decaf is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (92).9oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra Flavor Filters 160 Filters 1.2oz $145.2 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew.

Folgers Coffee Ultra Flavor Filters 160 Filters 1.05oz $132 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew.

Folgers Coffee Ultra DECAFFEINATED Flavor Filters 80 Filters 1.5oz $66 Folgers Coffee Ultra Decaf is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew.

Folgers Coffee Ultra Vac Packs 168 packs .9oz $147.4 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (168).9oz Vac Packs of Ground Coffee

Folgers Coffee Ultra Urn DECAFFEINATED 30 bags 6.3oz $115.5 Folgers Coffee Ultra is roasted using 100% Mountain Grown Arabica coffee beans which makes this Folgers Ultra Roast a universally favorite brew. (30)6.3oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Millstone Coffee Foglifter 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone Foglifter beans come from high quality Arabica beans blended with light and dark roasts with is complex and offers a bright rich coffee with a spicy full body! 5lb Bag of Beans

Millstone Coffee Colombian DECAFFEINATED 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone Colombian Decaf beans are their classic Colombian coffee with the same full body that is both rich and strong without the caffeine so it can be enjoyed for the flavor while being gentle on your system! 5lb Bag of Beans

Millstone Coffee Breakfast Blend 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone Breakfast Blend beans are a blend of Latin American beans to provide the delicate and smooth eye opener of a classic breakfast blend! 5lb Bag of Beans

Millstone Coffee French Vanilla 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone French Vanilla beans are high quality Arabica beans dark roasted and sweetened with the vanilla flavor making it nearly impossible to resist! 5lb Bag of Beans

Ellis Ultra Blend 42 bags 1.25oz $36.2 Ellis Ultra Blend is roasted using a blend of Central American, Brazilian, and up to 25% Robusta coffee beans. Ultra Blend is the “any time of day” coffee. (42)1.25oz Bags of Ground Coffee

Millstone Coffee French Roast 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone French Roast beans creates a full body with a rich taste, dark roast, and espresso quality! 5lb Bag of Beans

Millstone Hawaiian Coffee 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone Hawaiian beans which are lightly roasted Arabica beans and other island coffees and have bright floral notes with a slightly citrus flavor and a brisk aftertaste! 5lb Bag of Beans

Millstone Coffee Cinnamon Hazelnut 5lb bag of Beans $48 Millstone Cinnamon Hazelnut beans are a welcome addition to any day! The exceptional Arabica beans are flavored with cinnamon and hazelnut in such a way to bring you the feel of a fresh warm cinnamon roll! 5lb Bag of Beans

Diedrich Coffee Kenya 2 – 5Lb Bags of Beans $120 Please note that this product ships directly from Diedrich and takes 2-3 days to ship Diedrich Coffee Kenya Blend is an East African full roast coffee with a floral aroma and wine like finish. Made with 100% pure Kenya AA coffee beans, Diedrich Kenya is also sharp, snappy acidity, bold, and has a heavy body. This blend grows right on the equator on the slopes of Africa’s second highest glacier-capped mountain, Mt. Kenya (2)5LB Bags of Beans

Millstone Coffee Colombian Supremo 5lb Bag of Beans $48 Millstone Colombian Supremo is a classic and favorite of the Millstone products for its clean rich flavor, full body, and quality beans. 5lb Bag of Beans

Hawaiian Kona Coffee X-Fancy Beans 1LB. Bag $48 Hawaiian Kona Coffee X-Fancy Beans are roasted using Hawaiian grown coffee beans. These beans are from Hawaii’s Southwestern coast in the Kona region which is known to produce the highest quality coffee in Hawaii for over 150 years. Kona coffee beans are grown through the ideal climatic growing conditions and the rich deep volcanic soil. The climatic growing conditions include sunny mornings and cloudy afternoons that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee. Hawaiian Kona

Barrie House Coffee Crumb Cake 3 – 5lb Bags of Beans $160 All the sweet buttery goodness of coffee crumb cake is infused with our finest arabica beans making this a delectable treat

Millstone Chocolate Velvet Coffee 5lb Bag of Beans $48 Millstone Chocolate Velvet beans is a sinfully delicious blend of rich chocolate and creamy velvety goodness so rich and flavorful you will get lost in the taste! 5lb Bag of Beans

Coffee People Black Tiger 2 – 5LB Bags of Beans $100 Please note that this product ships directly from Coffee People and takes 2-3 days to ship Coffee People Black Tiger is a dark roasted coffee that is full bodied and earthy. (2)5LB Bags of Beans

Ellis Coffee William Penn Blend Beans 2lb bag $11 Ellis William Penn Blend is roasted using a blend of Central American, Brazilian, and up to 25% Robusta coffee beans. William Penn Blend is the “any time of day” coffee. 2lb Bag of Ground Coffee

Starbucks® Coffee French Roast 1Lb Bag of Beans $24.67 Starbucks Coffee French Roast is an extra bold, dark roasted coffee that uses the hardiest of Latin American coffee beans to withstand the intensity of this dark roast. Another part of the roasting process including using blunt, smokey flavors which in turn leaves only a slight, residual acidity. Starbucks French Roast is not for the timid it does have a light body.

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My mother tells me that I’m chemically dependent on Caffeine. This is not true, I am dependent upon COFFEE and coffee alone.

I’ve tried alternatives to Coffee (Red Bull, Tea, Apples, etc) and I always end up going back to coffee. The tricky thing, though, is that after a while just regular, plain old coffee doesn’t cut it anymore. I’ve gotten bored with the big chain coffee stores, and I’ve been craving something a little different. So, lately I’ve been seeking out the best Cafes near my hotel, Nuvo Hotel Suites, in an attempt to isolate the best and brightest. I’ve come up with this list, and they’re all pretty good, but some of them do certain things better than others. If anyone out there has some suggestions of places for me to check out next, I’m all ears.

Bumpy’s Cafe 040 – 8th Street SW

Bumpy’s has a friendly, retro feel to it. The interior is plastered in old posters and signs from the 50’s, some of which are available for purchase as fridge magnets. They’ve won a lot of local awards, including best espresso and cleanest cafe. They DO make great espresso, but their regular coffees are pretty good, too. However, the main attraction for me is the fantastic service (they actually go out of their way to learn your name) and the excellent Sandwiches, Panini’s and Soups. Bumpy’s is a great place to stop for lunch while in downtown Calgary.

Kawa Espresso Bar 101 1333 8 Street SW

Pronounced Ka’va (Polish for ‘coffee’), this trendy little place has an ultra modern feel, friendly owners, and seems intent on carrying on the tradition of gourmet coffee that they first started with their flagship cafe Java Jamboree in Cochrane. The Espresso is fantastic, and comes with pretty designs on the top of the foam. I came for the coffee, but I stayed for the breakfast menu. If you need a place to have a quick but delicious breakfast on your way to work in the downtown core, look no further.

The Roasterie 314 10 St NW

As you might guess from its name, The Roasterie in Kensington does its own coffee bean roasting. You can always tell when they’re doing it, because the entire neighborhood becomes saturated with the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans. While you can order just a regular cup of coffee, The Roasterie also gives you the option of picking your very own bag of freshly roasted coffee beans. They can even do the roasting right in front of you, guaranteeing that you get the freshest possible coffee. All this, coupled with excellent and knowledgeable service, has elevated this little cafe to near God-like status amongst the coffee elite in the city. The only downside is that all that roasting equipment takes up a lot of space, and it’s not the greatest cafe to go and relax in. However, to get your own coffee or to pick up a cup on the run, this is definitely the place to go.

DeVille Luxury Coffee & Pastries at Art Central 205-100 7 Avenue Sw

There are two things they take seriously here, Art and Coffee. The environment is a somewhat eclectic collection of contemporary art pieces, post modernism evident in the design, and stylish ultra-modern furniture. The coffee is produced from a selection of the finest beans from around the world. They really do pay a lot of attention to what goes into their drinks; even the water is processed through a ‘reverse osmosis re-mineralized water filtration system’. This apparently makes it taste better and, I have to admit, the coffee here does taste great. There’s a palpable focus on presentation that makes the whole experience very uplifting. Also, the galleries and shops in the Art Central building make for some great browsing while you drink your coffee.

The Planet 2312 4 Street SW

The Planet is a bit strange. They don’t have that much in the way of decor, but they can make some very impressive coffee. It’s also worth mentioning that this is the first cafe I’ve been to where I’ve seen people actually playing chess. I always see the tables that have the chess boards incorporated into their tops, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone use them. Anyways, in comparison to some of the other cafes on this list The Planet may seem a bit drab, but the service here is top-notch. Not only did they learn my name, and my favorite drink, within three visits but they have demonstrated that they can consistently produce a cappuccino drier than the Sahara desert. They take personalized service very seriously here, and it makes it very gratifying to be a patron.

So far these five are my favorites, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more, better ones out there. I’m always on the lookout for new, delicious coffee. If anyone out there has some suggestions, let me know. Even better, bring me coffee. You can find me most days here, and I take cream, but no sugar please.

About the Author:

Jonathan is the Marketing and Guest Relations Coordinator for Nuvo Hotel Suites, a Boutique Hotel in downtown Calgary, Alberta.

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