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500 Days Of Growth: What The Profit 500 Achievement Means To Our Team
Post by Claudio David on Sep 20, 2016
This is the fourth consecutive time Office Coffee Solutions Ltd. has been named on the Canadian Profit 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies. Of course, this achievement wouldn’t be possible without the help of our partners and clients, but most of all our incredible employees. Since their input has shaped...
Our Latest Sustainable Initiative: Bullfrog Green Fuel
Post by Claudio David on Sep 13, 2016
Words From Our President & Chief Caffeinator Claudio David: The reason Office Coffee Solutions is adopting Bullfrog’s Green Fuel is pretty simple. I have three children and would like to leave them a healthy and sustainable world. Bullfrog’s Green Fuel model is based off what they call “displacement”. The amount...
Your Back To School Coffee Guide
Post by Madeline Morra on Aug 12, 2016
I don’t know about you, but whether or not I’m actually attending school in September, the change to fall makes me want to buy new notebooks and buckle down to work. Whether or not you’re a parent of school-aged kids, a University bound teen, or looking to give your office...
Reunion Island Tour: Learning About Different Coffee Treatments
Post by Madeline Morra on Jul 22, 2016
Recently, members from the Home Coffee Solutions Team visited one of our coffee suppliers, Reunion Island Coffee Roasters, to take a tour of their facilities and learn about the specific techniques they use. The tour took us through the stages of storing and unpacking the coffee beans, the various...
A Worthwhile Journey With Children's Aid
Post by Madeline Morra on May 30, 2016
On Thursday May 19th, members from the Office Coffee Solutions family joined our new partner, The Children’s Aid Foundation, for their Semi-Annual Backpack Stuffing Event. We worked together as volunteers to pack “Care Kits” for children entering the foster care system. These care kits are age specific, and offer basic...
Cold Brew Is The Cool New Brew
Post by Madeline Morra on Mar 29, 2016
The confusing part about cold brew coffee is that it doesn’t have to be enjoyed cold. The great part about cold brew coffee is that it uses time, not heat, to brew a superior cup of coffee that can be enjoyed cold, hot, or in a cocktail. Cold brew...
What's So Sweet About Maple Sugar?
Post by Madeline Morra on Feb 09, 2016
When we first investigated the option of Maple Sugar, we didn’t know very much about the history of the product. Some research brought to light some interesting facts about Maple, dating all the way back to the 18th century. Most people know that Maple products are an iconic symbol of...
9 Reasons Why Your Boss Wants You To Take A Coffee Break
Post by Madeline Morra on Jan 05, 2016
You would be hard pressed to walk into any office and not find people with half-filled coffee cups at their desk, or pouring a fresh cup in the break room. But what do their bosses think of these breaks? Assuming they’re taken at a reasonable time and last only a...
Ethical Coffee Spotlight: Planet Bean
Post by Madeline Morra on Dec 08, 2015
Planet Bean first started roasting coffee in Guelph Ontario in 1997, making them the first fire roaster in the area in over 50 years. Their goal was simple, they wanted to highlight fair trade and organic Arabica coffee to raise not only the quality of coffee, but the equality behind...
If The Laziest Breakfast Eater Can Eat Better Breakfasts, Anyone Can.
Post by Madeline Morra on Nov 10, 2015
Words from OCS team member - Madeline, Marketing Percolator and Laziest Breakfast Eater. So for this entry we wanted to highlight September, which is #BetterBreakfastMonth. Now, I am perhaps the laziest breakfast eater in the history of breakfast eaters. My morning routine is a cup of coffee and maybe, just...
Managing the Break Room - Expectation Vs. Reality
Post by Madeline Morra on Oct 05, 2015
Today’s post is specifically for all of you out there that are managing the office & break room services (call it office manager, HR, facilities manager, administration, or even president). For the purposes of this post, we’re going to call you the Workplace Superhero (WS). Did you think managing the...
Home Coffee Solutions is on the Profit 500 List For the 3rd Year in a Row!
Post by Madeline Morra on Sep 23, 2015
Office Coffee Solutions and Home Coffee Solutions are proud to announce that we have once again made the Profit 500 list for a third consecutive year! This achievement would not have been possible without the loyalty and partnership with our valued clients, suppliers, and friends - we’d like to truly...
Become the Barista – A helpful gathering of Coffee Infographics (*attention all coffee addicts!*)
Post by Madeline Morra on Aug 21, 2015
Sitting on a patio with the sun in your face, you sip on a fine cappuccino and take a bite out of a delicious biscotto. Your frothy dark beverage is made just right (your favourite barista always knows how to get it just right!). Alas… how does this Barista do...
#CoffeeConcoctions – Summer Lovin’
Post by Madeline Morra on Aug 14, 2015
Summer is officially in full bloom with warm, sunny days, flip flops, BBQs, patios and (our favourite) - iced beverages! In this edition of #CoffeeConcoctions, we bring to you some of the most delicious recipes from our favourite famous chefs. Be it the legendary, Martha Stewart’s “Mint Ginger Iced Tea”,...
Stay Cool - It’s Summer!
Post by Marketing Office Coffee Solutions on Jul 14, 2015
Useful tips on doing away with the monotony of summer in the office. Confession: The hardest part about this gorgeous summer, we find, is being cooped up indoors in an office (even when you have an amazing office space). Have you ever felt that it is near impossible to focus...
Helpful Coffee Of The Week: Doi Chaang
Post by Marketing Office Coffee Solutions on Jun 04, 2015
The Office Coffee Solutions & Home Coffee Solutions Viewpoint The story of Doi Chaang features the uniting of a community, the pursuit of sustainable business practices and of course, the undeniable and overwhelming love for really great quality coffee. More than 20 years ago, the AKHA tribe situated in the...
OCS In The Community – RMH Toronto… A home away from home.
Post by Marketing Office Coffee Solutions on May 08, 2015
The Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) is an incredible cause that provides families of seriously ill children a place to stay while they undergo treatment at nearby hospitals. Yesterday the Home & Office Coffee Solutions team had the pleasure of working together to cook and serve dinner at the Ronald...
Happy Earth Day!
Post by Marketing Office Coffee Solutions on Apr 22, 2015
Here at Home & Office Coffee Solutions, we believe that it is by supporting our planet, community and team that we as a business can truly flourish. It is with this tenet in mind that we are committed to exploring sustainable partnerships in every facet of our company’s operations; from...
Coffee is the New Wine. #CoffeeConcoctions
Post by Marketing Office Coffee Solutions on Apr 20, 2015
There is definitely an element of fun and creativity that comes with the exciting coffee and tea industry. Coffee is the new wine. Subjective, playful, and the possibilities - endless. With the wide variety of products available to us today, there are limitless opportunities in the types of beverages that...
International Women’s Day - Spotlight on Café Femenino
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Mar 08, 2015
The Emancipation of Women in the Coffee Industry Photo Courtesy of Cafe Femenino Foundation Coffee, the most valuable traded commodity functions within an intricate and expansive supply chain network comprising coffee farmers, traders, roasters, distributors, retailers and finally the end consumer. Within this web of transactions and business...
Helpful Coffee of the Week: Reunion Island
Post by Marketing Office Coffee Solutions on Feb 10, 2015
The Office Coffee Solutions & Home Coffee Solutions viewpoint All photos courtesy of Reunion Island Coffee Roasters Fair Trade Certified. Organic. Environmentally Friendly. Truly Local Canadian Company. Reunion Island has built itself a reputation for not only being a Canadian success story but also a paradigm shifter in this...
Refreshed. Revamped. Reopened.
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Jan 20, 2015
We are very pleased to announce that our Toronto store, located at 82 Industry Street (near Black Creek Dr & Eglinton Av) has been revamped & renovated… We are now officially OPEN and offering the BEST PRICED K-CUPS in Toronto! Home Coffee Solutions is your one stop shop for single...
Looking To the Future and Our Environment
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Jan 07, 2015
As 2015 rolls in, we at Office Coffee Solutions would like to begin a new year with a very exciting and positive new initiative. The ever-evolving coffee industry is heavily dependent on our planet and its resources and as an active participant in this industry, we take our responsibility as...
Coffee, Tea and Celebrities
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Jul 22, 2014
Have you walked into a Starbucks lately and sampled the new Oprah Chai Tea by Teavana? We did and it got us thinking about other celebrities who have forayed into the coffee and tea industry. As it turns out, there’s a fairly comprehensive list of coffee fans within celebrities: X-Men...
Battle of the Brewers
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Jun 12, 2014
Everyone asks us about which brewer would best work for them and we always say the same – What do you want from your coffee brewer? It really is so subjective! During the month of June, we’re holding a ‘Taste-Off’ between 8 of our most popular brewers. Stop by...
Hot off the Press!
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Apr 17, 2014
On April 18th, Claudio David, the CEO of Office Coffee Solutions Ltd. was featured in The Globe and Mail. Claudio shared the amusing story of his entry into the coffee industry and the impact of single serve pods to his business. The article explores the challenges that exist within...
With Coffee You Can Certainly Expect the Unexpected
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Apr 08, 2014
The evolution of the coffee industry is peppered with unexpected twists and facts. Whether it is the origin of the civet coffee (where coffee beans are extracted from an Asian Palm Civet after being consumed and digested by the animal!), or the fact that coffee is the second most highly...
Make a Coke using your Keurig and an American Coffee with your Nespresso. What’s going on in the Single Serve World?
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Mar 04, 2014
It comes as no surprise that the single serve brewing industry has gone through a revolution in the past few years. With Keurig, Nespresso, Illy and Tassimo boldly breaking through barriers and surging ahead with one game-changing innovation after another, we now have a whole repertoire of brewers, accessories and...
How to Choose The Perfect Brewer For You:
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Feb 11, 2014
Coffee is one of those beverages that can be enjoyed at any time of day or night. It can be a shared experience between friends, a break from work to gather your thoughts, a great additive to a meeting or networking session or an integral part of your hectic morning...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: Grand Finale
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 24, 2013
Christmas Eve. The night before the big day. For us, this means a quiet dinner with the family, dessert, a warm cup of coffee, cocoa or tea while we let the kids open ONE of their presents before Santa brings them the rest. The look of anticipation on their precious...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: Day 10
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 23, 2013
Walking into your home from the icy cold; instantly you’re showered with the heavenly warmth of family, the aroma of turkey roasting in the kitchen with the intoxicating fragrance of cinnamon and pine needles drifting through the house, the sparkling twinkle lights that add a little enchantment to the room...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: Day 9
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 22, 2013
Festive food & drink, Festive gifts and Festive moods settle in at this time of year, and in that spirit of Christmas, we at Home Coffee Solutions and Sugar City Cupcakes give you a delicious London Dog with the decadent Red Velvet Cupcake. Many people ask “What is Red Velvet...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: Day 8
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 21, 2013
If Christmas Morning was a cupcake and a beverage, it would be the Quebec Breakfast created by Sugar City Cupcakes teamed with Home Coffee Solutions’ very special latte – The Canadian. Is it wrong to eat cupcakes and drink Maple & Bacon Latte for Breakfast? Well, not at Christmas! Ohhh...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: Day 7
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 20, 2013
Celebrating Christmas with our friends is one thing we always look forward to at this time of year, the sounds of glasses clinking, over the spirited conversation and the sparkling holiday outfits. The Christmas party with our close friends and neighbours is an annual affair that brings us all together...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: DAY 6
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 19, 2013
As much as family get togethers and holidays are such fun, the preparation leading to dinner do tends to get hectic. Kerry and Melanie from Sugar City Cupcakes have a few tips that will get you those fantastic baking results that will make your cakes perfectly moist and your cheesecake...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: DAY 5
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 18, 2013
In our house, trimming the tree is always an event. It’s a time where the younger and older generations gather in the heart of our home with the smell of fresh pine needles filling the room. Everyone takes a turn adding to the tree, all the while reminiscing about each...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: DAY 4
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 17, 2013
This time of year brings back fond memories of sitting on the couch in my flannel pajamas watching the classic holiday movies that played each year, armed with a glass of milk and a slice of mom’s apple pie...And now I find myself curled up on the couch in...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: DAY 3
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 16, 2013
DAY 3: The intoxicatingly sweet n' spicy medley of gingerbread is a classic staple during the holidays. Our Christmas special would certainly not be complete without it! Making a gingerbread hot chocolate involves brewing 6oz of Grove Square Creamy Original Hot Chocolate with 1-2 pumps of Gingerbread Syrup from Torani...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas: DAY 2
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 15, 2013
DAY 2: The Ultimate White Hot Chocolate and the Spirit of Barrie Cookie Dough Cupcakes (from Sugar City Cupcakes) When I take a sip of a warm cup of White Hot Chocolate topped with Chocolate whipped cream, it reminds me of Christmas at home as a child. Mother busy...
The 12 K-Cupcakes of Christmas
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 14, 2013
Scenic snowy days, enticing eggnog, decorating the tree, the intoxicating aroma of pine, gingerbread and cinnamon, the exciting anticipation of unwrapping gifts, the comforting decadence of creamy hot chocolate and sitting by the fire with your family and friends. This holiday season, we've teamed up with Sugar City Cupcakes...
Why we are feeling so fortunate to be turning 1!
Post by Lisa da Rocha on Dec 11, 2013
An entrepreneur describes the heart wrenching risks and earnest rewards of growing a small Canadian business. On November 9, 2013, we celebrated and gave thanks for a tremendous first year in Barrie. As with most celebrations, there was cake, many guests and of course no shortage of coffees, teas...
Introducing an Addition to the Nespresso Collection: The Nespresso UMilk
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Dec 02, 2013
Nespresso has released their latest innovation: The Nespresso UMilK. This latest edition to the Nespresso collection exudes elegance and excellence from its sophisticated, modular design to its capacity to create a flawless espresso every time. The programmable cup sizes and capsule ejection system makes this brewer easy to use and...
A Message From Owner/CEO: Claudio David
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Nov 28, 2013
Claudio shares why he is passionate about coffee and how he established Home Coffee Solutions.
A new addition to the team
Post by Sam Jaishankar on Sep 24, 2013
My name is Sam and I’m really excited to join the marketing team at Home and Office Coffee Solutions. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am a very big coffee lover. My love for coffee began when I was in boarding school. We would sneak an instant brew into...
Urnex Clean Cup
Post by Claudio David on Jul 26, 2013
Clean Cup For those of you who love Keurig K-Cups and the crisp taste of your coffee, Urnex has come up with a simple solution to maintain your Keurig brewer clean. The Clean Cup will remove the oily residue from past use from the exit spout keeping your Keurig...
Amazing Summer Moments... With Mrs. Katherine
Post by Lisa da Rocha on Jul 17, 2013
Images: (above left to right) 1. Picture of me in Mrs. Katherine garden circa 1978, 2. Mrs. Katherine & I on her front porch, 3. (below) BBQ dinner at Mrs. Katherine's cottage Life is a culmination of moments - some happy, some sad, others inspiring or heartbreaking and if...
In Defense of Decaf
Post by Claudio David on Jun 19, 2013
Decaf typically gets a bad rap. If there were a family reunion of coffees, there would be your fun loving cousin Cappuccino and his sister, tall and smooth Latte, your strong Uncle Americano and then there's boring Aunt Decaf. No one really wants much to do with Aunt Decaf. When she’s around, everyone is...
Personalized Coffee, Ekobrew Elite Reusable K-Cup
Post by Claudio David on Jun 19, 2013
In the last year, K-Cup brewers from Keurig have taken precedence in the world of coffee and everyone is hopping on board this perked up wagon of hot beverages. Despite all the choices, (well over 200 coffees, teas, hot chocolate and ciders) there are still skeptics prefering instead their...
Summer Recipes for K-Cup Lovers
Post by Claudio David on Jun 07, 2013
There are many iced tea and iced coffee K-Cups available to use in your Keurig brewer this summer, but using regular K-Cups and adding your own personal flare can also be a lot fun. The only difference between most iced K-Cups and the rest are that the sugar or cream...
PROFIT Magazine's Top 500!!!
Post by Claudio David on Jun 03, 2013
We are very excited to share that we made Profit Magazine's Top 500 Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada. We'd like to thank our guests, customers, employees, partners, friends and family for helping us achieve this ranking. We would not have been able to continue to flourish without your...
