Our coffee blog

Are you familiar with the lassi? We had never heard of a lassi before Roxane from Station 22 and Barista Cold Brew Coffee liqueur introduced us to their rendition of a recipe inspired by this delicious drink.

Another new recipe for cold brew lemonade? We can’t get enough! And this time we added a little twist. With summer fast approaching, what a great way to be ready to host a cocktail evening!

Recently, Alex, Enrico, and Jorge (our machine specialist) flew off to Boston to take part in the Expo held by the Specialty Coffee Association. They were excited to go off looking for the latest trends in coffee. Among other things, they visited Rocket Milano one of our partners and the manufacturers of our favourite espresso machines, which are available for purchase in our coffee shop.

Cocktail and dessert, two words that go so well together, put coffee in there and you’ve got a recipe that’s bound to be a winner!

You often hear about pairing wine and food, and perhaps sometimes coffee and fruit. However, it is less common for coffee to be part of the equation when satisfying one’s sweet tooth…but it’s no secret that the bitterness of coffee pairs well with a sweet treat.

Here at Barista, we know that coffee and biking go hand in hand. So, take a look at our list of Quebec’s coolest bike cafés. Get out your helmet and reusable coffee cup, it’s time for a spin!

After a big day outside, we like a bit of tranquility, accompanied by a warm and comforting beverage. No need to complicate things, we love to keep it simple and take it easy.

Latte art may seem intimidating at first glance. However, you can learn how to do it at home. With patience and practice, you’ll improve faster than you think. All you need is practice, the right tips, and the right equipment.

Is there anything more comforting than pouding chômeur fresh out of the oven? If you said no, we agree with you! That’s why we’re sharing our pouding chômeur recipe with you; right in time for maple syrup season.