Now Brewing: July 2025
Introduction
Coming off a recent trip to Greece, I sourced a wide variety of coffee from Canada, the US and Greece thanks to my plugs (aka my family). The heat has been rising here in Germany, so I’ve been experimenting with cold brewing methods to keep my palette satisfied and my body refreshed.
My method of choice this summer has been the Puck Puck Aeropress extension, an affordable, yet effective accessory that turns the already versatile Aeropress into a summer hero.
From Nespresso capsules to pre-ground blends, I’ve been blessed with a diverse range of caffeine to keep me alert when my energy starts to wane this summer.
Roaster: Stereo Coffee Roasters, CA 🇨🇦
Country of Origin: Colombia 🇨🇴
Varietal: Geisha & Castillo
Process: Washed, anaerobic, thermal shock
Notes: Peach, pear, ginger, lychee, aromatic, flowers, tea, juicy
On my hunt to explore the best roasters in Canada, I stumbled upon Stereo coffee roasters, based in Toronto, who are a force to be reckoned with. The packaging is loud and colourful, which is sure to turn some heads. I’ve been drinking this as a cold brew, using my Aeropress and PuckPuck accessory and has been cooling me down in the 30+ degree weather.
The fruitiness packs a punch and is currently my comfort coffee of choice.
Roaster: Onyx Coffee Lab, US 🇺🇸
Country of Origin: Bolivia
Varietal: Catuai
Process: Lactic Washed
Notes: Mandarin Orange, Brown Sugar, Melon Milk Chocolate
If you’re in the coffee game, Onyx Coffee Lab needs no introduction. I was flabbergasted when I found out my brother was invited to a wedding near the main roaster and was quick to give him a call.
In case you’re based in Europe, they recently started to roast out of the Netherlands, so you can give their beans a try without having to worry about the cross-continental shipping costs.
Roaster: Coffee Island, GR 🇬🇷
Country of Origin: Brazil 🇧🇷, Colombia 🇨🇴, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Variety: 80% Arabica, 20% Robusta
Notes: Vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, french caramel
I picked up these beans rather spontaneously in Santorini, while strolling along the main road in Thira (which has the best and cheapest coffee in Santorini, by the way). The barista suggested this roast based on my fruity preferences and was surprised to learn it was a blend from different countries, but also different varieties. It’s fantastic as a cold pour over and is reminiscent of a fermented coffee, but it’s actually the oils that were tampered with to give it that unique, layered flavour.
Regardless of your opinion of Nespresso, they’ve undoubtedly influenced coffee culture in a unique way. At my local nespresso boutique, I’ve noticed the demographic is older and appears wealthy, which suggests it satisfies the desire to drink an espresso without the hassle of preparing it in a traditional espresso machine. It’s simple and gets the job done.
This variety is rather new and wowed me. As the image suggests, it’s best served iced with milk, but recently it’s been my pre-workout coffee of choice—and I take it black. It’s extremely refreshing and the notes of coconut are perfect for summer.
