Introduction to Cupping

Who We Are?

• For over two decades, we have provided Waterloo Region with countless varieties of certified, specialty, and conventional coffee beans sourced either directly from the grower or from Canadian coffee importers. EcoCoffee owns and operates EcoCafe in St. Jacobs, a dynamic and cozy coffee shop serving coffee, tea, specialty drinks and light fare, selling equipment, and roasted coffee beans. In 2021, we also opened a roastery in Waterloo that serves as our HQ, production facility, and cupping lab.
• Operating out of our facility in Waterloo, EcoCoffee is proud to offer a no-nonsense approach to your daily cup of joe.‎ We have many types of coffee for you to choose from, from our standard offering of single origins which also form the backbone of our delicious blends, to more unique super specialty-grade single origins which are limited in quantity and often difficult to procure. Every coffee we source is sample-roasted and cupped by our team to determine which profile best enhances ‎the coffee’s natural, uniquely delicious characteristics. Our blends have been dialed in to a particular roast which bring out the best from the beans but we offer our single-origins in a range of different roast profiles. Whether you like bright and fruity, deep and chocolatey, or dark and roasty flavours, we have a single origin or blend that will satisfy.
• At EcoCoffee we are committed to maintaing the freshness of your coffee by ensuring all orders get shipped out or put out for pickup within 48 hours of roasting.
• We sell retail roasted and green coffees for those interested in purchasing coffee to drink or roast at home as well as wholesale coffee for offices, retailers, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses. In 2023 we launched a cafe supply program offering a range of tried-and-true foodservice essentials like cups, straws, teas, and Monin syrups. We have a range of coffee gear available on our website- everything you need to upgrade your coffee setup and we also offer white label services to help you create a ready-to-sell coffee product with custom packaging and labelling. Those interested in learning how to taste coffee can also now attend a cupping class at our roastery.
• Whether you're looking to buy coffee to drink (or roast!) at home, to feature at your cafe or to create your own unique blend and bag, we've got something for you.