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There’s more to a cup of Te Aro coffee than meets the eye. Each cup has a story, and we want you to taste it.



It begins with a search around the globe for premium, 100% Arabica green beans. We source primarily from micro-lots, the most sought-after beans on the market due to their limited quantities and unique, exceptional characteristics. As supporting members of the Cup of Excellence, we also bid in competitive auctions to procure the highest-rated beans of the year.

Sustainability is also a priority at Te Aro. We source many certified coffees, including Fair Trade, Organic, UTZ, and Rainforest Alliance.

We make sure to buy our green beans at the peak of their season, so the coffee you’re drinking year-round is always in its finest form.

But we don’t just take the growers’ word for it; we roast and cup each sample of green beans, testing for aroma, body, tasting notes, and acidity. If we don’t love every facet of the coffee, we don’t buy it. It’s as simple as that.

Roasting:

At Te Aro, we know each bean is full of amazing potential. Our goal is to unlock all the nuances of aroma, flavour, and body contained within our beans so you can experience all the coffee has to offer.

To bring out the best in our beans, we use a state-of-the-art Sivetz Hot Air Fluidized Roaster. This roaster uses a bed of hot air to gently blow the chaff, or husks, off the beans while they roast, which eliminates the problems of smoke-damage, uneven heating, and pungent tar buildup present in traditional drum or barrel roasting methods.

We like to roast our coffee on the lighter side, because we’ve noticed that when beans are roasted too dark, the delicate flavour notes get burned away. We prefer instead to create blends and discover single origin beans that have the full body and intense flavour of traditional dark roasts without the harshness.

Freshness:

To make sure you’re taking home the best tasting bag of beans, we roast multiple times a week in very small batches for the tightest quality control. Frequent roasting is absolutely imperative when working with green beans, which, once roasted, are highly perishable and only at their optimum flavour for 10-14 days. Roasting in small batches allows Andy Wilkin, Te Aro’s founder and SCAA Certified Roaster and Cupping Judge, to closely monitor each batch and adjust for the most minute environmental changes, resulting in a consistently excellent product.

    

Te Aro Roasted at Home


Storing your Coffee

  • - Whole bean coffee will stay the fresh up to 2 weeks after the roasting date

  • - Coffee beans should be stored in an airtight container that blocks light

  • - Avoid storing your beans in the fridge or freezer – these places facilitate odor contamination and condensation damage

  • - Open your bean container every day to let out the accumulated gas, or store them in Te Aro’s coffee bags that include a de-gassing valve

  • Making Your Coffee

  • - Use only freshly roasted coffee

  • - Grind only what you need

  • - Choose the correct grind – coarser for a French press, drip, or stovetop, and finer for espresso.

  • - Use 2 heaping tablespoons for every 6-8 ounces of water

  • - Brew coffee between 90 degrees – 96 degrees Celcius (195-205 F)

  • Office

    We all love a regular coffee break, but why not surprise your staff with an extraordinary coffee experience! Te Aro makes it easy for you to savour our fresh-roasted specialty blends, even at the office with the convenience of our weekly delivery service throughout Ontario. We also carry a range of coffee making equipment, and can advise you on the best coffee service and coffee machines for your office.

    Call us at 416-465-2006 to learn more about our affordable coffee delivery service.

    Home

    At Te Aro, we know beans, and we want to help you have the perfect coffee experience! Here are three key tips to enjoying the perfect cup at home.

    Contact us today or call 1-877-558-3276 to learn about how home delivery is right for you.

    Buy Fresher Beans

    Te Aro home delivery service ensures you receive our coffee at its optimum point of freshness. Coffee beans are best consumed between 3 to 12 days after roasting. We guarantee that your Te Aro specialty beans will have been roasted no longer than 4 days prior to delivery*, to help you enjoy an exceptional coffee experience.

    Store Them Correctly

    For optimum flavour, Te Aro beans or ground coffee should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, but never in the fridge or freezer. Air exposure is the number one cause of loss of coffee flavor, followed by moisture, light and heat. Moving the same bag in and out of the fridge/freezer will cause condensation inside the bag because of the temperature change, causing the coffee to become stale quickly. Coffee also tends to absorb strong scented odors such as smelly cheese or frozen meat.

    Brew Them Right

    Essential to great brews at home is Coffee freshness, grind, water, coffee proportion and hold time.

    A grinder can make the world of difference! Grind coffee right before brew for optimum results. Burr grinders are highly recommending for precision grind (Shop link).

    The majority of your coffee is water so unsurprisingly good water makes huge impact on taste. Filter water is highly recommended. The water should not only be good and fresh, but not boiling. Just-off-boiling is perfect (190 – 205° F).

    For Filter and Press it’s recommended to use two heaped tablespoons for every cup (6oz) and steep for 4-5 minutes.

    We are also happy to provide advice as to how best prepare it, whether it’s for a drip brew, espresso machine or press.

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    Our Leslieville Roastery and Café opened its doors in 2009. Visit us on Queen East for an espresso or cappuccino prepared by one of our professional baristas, and, when the sun is out, spend an hour on our expansive patio with a coffee and a treat from our assortment of delicious locally made baked goods, soup and sandwiches.

    Attend one of our public coffee cupping sessions at the café and learn how to appreciate coffee like a true connoisseur. We’ll guide you through each stage of the cupping process used by professionals in the coffee industry, and help you refine your palate to pick up aroma, body, acidity and tasting notes so you can take your coffee drinking to a whole new level.

    To sign up, email [email protected]

    Tues 7am - 6pm
    Wed 7am - 6pm
    Thurs 7am - 6pm
    Fri 7am - 6pm
    Sat 7:30am - 6pm
    Sun 8am - 6pm

    We start early because we know you need a great coffee to help you start the perfect day!

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    ourstory

    Te Aro (pronounced Tee-Arrow) takes its name from a suburb of Wellington, New Zealand, a city that has become a destination for coffee lovers the world over. It is also the hometown of our founder, Andy Wilkin, a certified SCAA Cupping Judge who studied with Michael Sivetz of Sivetz Coffee Roasters and Mane Alves of Coffee Lab International.

    Since Te Aro Roasted opened its doors in 2009, it has quickly built a reputation on its exceptional quality. Our Kenyan coffee was rated at an outstanding 92 Points by the highly-esteemed Coffee Review, we now supply many of Toronto’s best cafes and restaurants, and we were voted Best New Café of the year by BlogTO.

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    20 oz Latte Art Pitcher

    20 oz Latte Art Pitcher

    The tapered spout makes these pitchers ideal for performing Latte Art.

    Height: 4.5” / 11cm

    Mouth: 3” / 8cm

    Bottom: 3.5” / 8cm

    Circumference at bell: 11.5” / 29cm

    Stainless steel

    $15.00
    12 oz Macchiato Pitcher

    12 oz Macchiato Pitcher

    The tapered spout makes these pitchers ideal for performing Latte Art. 

    Height: 3.75” / 10cm

    Mouth: 2.63” / 7cm

    Bottom: 2.75” / 7cm

    Circumference at bell: 9.88” / 25cm

    Stainless steel

    $0.00
    Group Brush, Zig Zag, 7.5"

    Group Brush, Zig Zag, 7.5"

    New brushes designed for safer use.

    Fingers remain out of harm's way.

    Made with white bristles to gauge regular cleaning.

    Recess in the handle to measure cleaner.

    Bristle length: 1"/ 2.5cm

    $9.00
    Cafiza Espresso Machine Powder

    Cafiza Espresso Machine Powder

    Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaner Powder is an integral part of the daily maintenance routine for espresso machines.

    It is recommended for use with a wide-range of traditional espresso machines and is NSF certified for metal compatibility and safety.

    20oz.

    $16.00
    Packing Mat, 8" x 6"

    Packing Mat, 8" x 6"

    8" X 6" X 1/4" black rubber mat helps protect your counter top, and provide yourself with a nice, quiet, non-slip tamping surface. Preferred by most professionals in the industry. Excellent on the edge of the counter with Bottomless portafilters for slip proof, scuff free tamping.
    $6.50
    Hario Mini Slim Mill

    Hario Mini Slim Mill

    Enjoy the taste of freshly ground coffee at home any time! Since ceramic mortar, no odor, metal rust. The coarse powder is adjustable simply by turning the knob and also, you can calibrate the amount of ground through the transparent bottle. When not in use, you can store the ground without handle. Secure design makes women less fatigue and easier grinding. Easy to clean with disassembled parts, Slim design saves space.
    $38.00
    Hario V60 Buono Water Kettle

    Hario V60 Buono Water Kettle

    To use a pour-over brewer most effectively, you have to dispense water right where you want it. The spout of the Hario Kettle allows you to effectively control your pour. This kettle can be used on the stove top, sports a stainless steel finish and a great shape.

    $62.00
    Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill

    Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill

    This hand mill from Hario grinds coffee quickly, easily, and consistently. The ceramic conical burrs last a good long time and provide exactly the results required by your specific brewing method. The glass is extremely resistant to breaking, the handle fits nicely in your hand, and the bottom is covered with a no-slip rubber base. This grinder is an essential for that back-country camping trip, but with great design and utility, it works equally well on your kitchen countertop or at your desk.

    $52.00
    Heat Resistant Decanter

    Heat Resistant Decanter

    This Hario Decanter is a versatile vessel. At 14 oz it is the perfect amount of water for the 3 Cup Chemex Brewer... or you also place the Hario Ceramic Dripper onto the decanter and brew directly into it... or steep your tea in one of our Hario Glass Teapots and dispense into the decanter. Many uses for one good-looking pitcher.

    $15.00
    Hario Bamboo Stirrer

    Hario Bamboo Stirrer

     Coffee Stirrer made of sturdy and renewable bamboo.


    $4.75
    Eco Cup

    Eco Cup

    Single-walled porcelain cup with silicone lid and sleeve. Use of the sleeve is recommended for hot beverages. Holds approximately 16oz. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

    Available with White or Brown Sleeve.

    $14.95 Mug
    I Am Not A Paper Cup

    I Am Not A Paper Cup

    Double walled; thermal porcelain cup with silicone top. Eco-friendly and reusable. Dishwasher safe.

    $24.95 Glass Mug
    Bodum Presso Double Wall Thermo-Glasses

    Bodum Presso Double Wall Thermo-Glasses

    This new glassware line features a removable colored silicone band that provides users with a firm grip while handling the glasses. BODUM lovers can accentuate the PRESSO’s hot or cold contents by selecting their favorite color, including red, purple, pink, green, brown, grey, black and white!

    $31.95 Bodum Glass Mug Set of two
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    Wholesale

  • At Te Aro, we view our wholesale relationships as partnerships. Our success is your success, and vice versa. That may sound like a catchy slogan, but we truly believe it. That’s why we will work closely with your business every step of the way to ensure you have everything you need to serve the perfect cup of coffee.

  • Our Services Include:

  • Barista Training:
  • - Initial and ongoing training for new and experienced staff, so they can become true masters of the coffee craft.

  • Coffee Supply and Delivery:
  • - Our fresh, locally roasted beans available in half-, one- and five-pound bags, delivered to your business every week--or sooner if you need it.

  • Equipment:
  • - to make coffee right, you need the best hardware. We are resellers of top producers of the finest coffee equipment, including La Marzocco, Wega, Bunn, 3M Water Filtration Systems, Espresso Supply and Rattleware.


  • We also distribute Pacific Soy Barista Series, Silk Soy, Ghirardelli Chocolate, and CE Organics Syrup.



  • Welcome to Te Aro

    No, it’s not your imagination, there’s something different about the coffee you’re drinking.

    You don’t have to be a connoisseur to taste it, Te Aro Roasted coffee stands out. It’s because we carefully select the finest specialty-grade, 100% Arabica beans from the world’s best coffee-growing regions, then roast them in small batches using a revolutionary Sivetz Hot Air Fluid Bed Roaster for the fullest and freshest flavour.

    Who knew coffee could taste this good? Well, we did. And we wanted to share.