We live in a fake world. Anyone who has gone on a handful of Tinder dates can tell you that sometimes the truth is subjective to your perspective. Social media, virtual reality, television shows, even certain political leaders, have turned us into a collectively skeptical bunch. Now more than ever,...
Our Office Coffee Solutions team is thrilled to announce our latest product partnership with Hatch Coffee! Hatch is a local Toronto roaster founded by Alfonso Tupaz. The idea came when he had the profound experience of roasting his own coffee by hand while stationed in South Africa. He...
This week marks Office Coffee Solutions’ 20th year serving our clients with innovative and progressive kitchen solutions. We’d like to send a huge thank you to our clients and team who have made this possible. 20 years certainly marks an important milestone, but it is not our greatest source...
At Office Coffee Solutions, we pride ourselves on constantly expanding our offerings and initiatives to bring our clients the latest in work-place lifestyle. One of the ways we do this, is by building exclusive partnerships with like minded companies so we can work together for our similar goals. We’d like...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
