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Propeller Coffee Co.
Toronto, ON, Canada
Propeller Coffee Co. is a Toronto roaster and certified B Corp that built and runs a zero-footprint roastery on Wade Avenue, using compostable cups and biodegradable packaging. The roastery’s huge open-concept café doubles as an event space and hosts its brewing masterclasses. The lineup centres on the Ace, Turbo and Outbound espressos and the Skyhawk and Rivet dark roasts, with rotating single origins from Peru, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
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11 coffees
This medium-light roast is a seasonal blend of Latin American coffees. A deeply layered modern espresso, with sparkling acidity and fresh fruit sweetness. June 2014 - The Coffee Review awarded this coffee with 93 points - one of the highest scores ever received by a Canadian Roaster! Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Berries + Caramel + Floral

Foundry - a homage to the building that we are located in, that was home to a rolled metal shop for nearly a century before we set up our coffee roastery in 2013. A breakfast blend roasted in the same style as our single-origin coffees. Sourced seasonally from the freshest harvests, and blended for consistent balance, sweetness, and flavour year-round. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Stone Fruit + Milk Chocolate + Vanilla

A group of small holders produce Candelaria in San Antonio Huista, a small town located in the region of Huehuetenango. Traditionally in this region, coffee producers take care of the wet mill processing in their own farms using a manual mill depulper. Afterwards, coffee is dried by spreading the beans out under the sun on patios. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Milk Chocolate, Orange, Toffee

Located in the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua, Fara Estate benefits from mountainous terrain, fertile soils, and a balanced tropical climate ideal for coffee cultivation. The surrounding highlands of Apante and San Ramón provide steady rainfall and moderate temperatures, allowing cherries to mature evenly and develop strong structure. Coffee has long been central to Matagalpa’s economy and identity, with generations of producers refining cultivation practices to produce consistent, high-quality Arabica. This lot is RFA certified, reflecting adherence to environmental and social sustainability s Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Hazelnut, Cocoa, Peach

Located in northern Peru in the Amazonian Andes, this co-operative began with just 35 small farmers in 2003. The Asociacion de Productores Cafetaleros Juan Marco El Palto (JUMARP) is also known as simply "El Palto." There are 40 women of the current 189 co-operative members, with approximately 550 hectares of organic and Fair Trade Certified coffee in production. Like their male counterparts, female members are represented on the El Palto Coop Board of Directors, whose mission it is to increase production and profitability in specialty coffee to increase each member family’s income. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Chocolate, Hazelnut, Caramel

The Swiss Water process produces 99.9% caffeine-free coffee, using only water, with no chemical additives, leaving the flavour of the coffee intact. The Swiss Water processing plant is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada - where roasters and importers from around the globe send their coffee to be decaffeinated. First, they start with small batches of specialty coffee and green coffee extract. Then adding local water they monitor the time and temperature while the caffeine migrates from the coffee beans, monitoring the variables for 10 hours ensuring the flavour and character remain Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Hazelnut + Chocolate + Cherry

This medium roast is a seasonal blend of Latin American and African or Indonesian coffees. A balance between modern and traditional styles of espresso, with delicate acidity, jammy sweetness and complex flavour. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Dried Fruit + Chocolate + Hazelnut

Our nod to traditional dark roasts. Carefully sourced and roasted to feature smooth body, bold intensity, and a clean finish. A reliable and refined everyday cup. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Cocoa + Smoky + Molasses

Our nod to classic dark roasts. Carefully sourced and roasted to showcase rich body, mellow acidity, and intense flavour. A consistent and dependable everyday cup. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Caramel + Chocolate + Hazelnut

Inspiring the next generation to build a better world for themselves and shape their own future, the John Tavares Foundation helps kids everywhere understand the importance of proper nutrition and to embrace healthy lifestyle options that fuel both their passions and potential. $1 from every bag sold will go to support the John Tavares Foundation Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Chocolate + Cherry

This medium-dark roast is a seasonal blend of Central and South American coffees. A nod to traditional espresso roasts, with mellow acidity, rich sweetness and bold flavour. Source: propellercoffee.com (roaster’s own copy).
Nougat + Chocolate + Toffee