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Small independent coffee shop interior an hour before opening, chairs still upside down on the tables and low morning light through the front window

5 Reasons Coffee Shops Fail in the First Two Years (And What Successful Owners Do Differently)

Most coffee shop failures aren't about the coffee. Five patterns that show up again and again in the first two years, and what the owners who...

How to Choose the Right Coffee Workshop or Course in Calgary

How to Choose the Right Coffee Workshop or Course in Calgary

Whether you’re curious about latte art, considering a career as a barista, or exploring a deeper understanding of coffee, Calgary has a growing number of options...

A Practical Guide to Getting Connected in the Coffee Industry

A Practical Guide to Getting Connected in the Coffee Industry

If you’re trying to build a career in coffee — whether that means becoming a barista, opening a café, competing, roasting, or simply taking your craft...

10 Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Calgary - Timberline Coffee School

10 Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Calgary

Calgary’s specialty coffee scene has never been more vibrant. If you’re searching for the best coffee shops in Calgary – places that pull world-class espresso, cultivate...

A New Coffee School Opens in Calgary: Timberline Coffee School Brings World-Class Coffee Training to Canada - Timberline Coffee School

A New Coffee School Opens in Calgary: Timberline Coffee School Brings World-Class Coffee Training to Canada

CALGARY, AB — A new chapter in Canadian coffee education has begun. Timberline Coffee School, founded by World Coffee Championships Representative & Judge, Accredited SCA Trainer,...

The New Q Grader Program: 7 Changes You Need to Know - Timberline Coffee School

The New Q Grader Program: 7 Changes You Need to Know

The Q Grader program, one of the most widely recognized credentials in specialty coffee, is entering a new chapter under the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). These...

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