'Behind the Bean' Blog

Supporting local ventures and sustainable practices are a big part of the work ethic and lifestyle of VOICE founders YUSHiiN and MINA. Together they are supporting and giving a voice to as many small businesses who are keeping it together and surviving these turbulent times. Follow the duo on Instagram @yushiin_labo_ as they meet and share the voices of over 100+ small businesses that call the west coast home. Their newest voice that is being amplified is that of our co-founder Yaro Yasel.  Here are a few highlights. "If it wasn’t for the Covid, if it wasn’t for Yaro getting laid off, and...

Our beautiful city has a reputation for being a coffee lovers paradise. From the waters' edge to the mountain peak, we have a never-ending thirst for the hot satisfying beverage and its chilly, frothy, frozen friends.  In Vancouver, our coffee culture is filled to the brim with incredible cafes who serve up a perfectly-pulled espresso, a satisfying pour-over, or a latte with a design that you wish you could replicate at home. Sipping It Old School If you are seeking an 'original' experience, Commercial Drive is where you need to venture to. Café Calabria, Joe’s Café, Continental Coffee and others, are all...

If there is anything that we took away from childhood, it is that germs thrive in warm wet places. Each morning when you brew your coffee, your coffee-maker creates the perfect environment for yeast and mold to grow. To ensure your machine isn’t hiding little surprises, clean your machine on a regular basis. Here are four tips to make your life easier and keep your coffee tasting amazing! To Eliminate Build-up Did you know that calcium and other mineral deposits build-up in your coffee-maker resulting in restricted water flow and causing lower brewing temperatures? Lower brewing temperatures will under-extract your...

This morning, as you poured your first cup, did a little voice in your head softly whisper – Good Morning, Caffeine?