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Just Black | Ep. 1: Leduc Produce Market
First episode. First tasting on camera. We walked into Leduc Produce Market with three roasts and zero guarantees.
Just Black: S1E01
Just Black | Ep. 1: Leduc Produce Market First episode. First tasting on camera. We walked into Leduc Produce Market with three roasts and zero guarantees. Some people loved it. Some had questions. All of it is in here, nothing cut, nothing scripted. This is Just Black, the raw, unfiltered side of building Ridgeline Roast.
Coffee Processing Methods Explained : Washed, Natural, Anaerobic and Honey
We had no idea what 'washed' or 'natural process' meant when we started. Here's what Christian taught us — and what it actually means for what ends up in your cup.
Your Office Deserves Better Coffee. Here's What to Actually Look For.
Most Edmonton offices are running on stale beans from a brand owned by an American company. Here's what to actually look for in an office coffee service — and why local matters more than ever.
We Didn't Start With Coffee
This is the story of how Ridgeline Roast started. Not the polished version. The real one.
EPISODE 2: The sign
Drin names the company without consulting anyone, then spends $500 on a handmade wooden sign. Zaher discovers the bean money is gone. The shelf remains empty.
Episode 1: Pilot
Two guys with zero coffee experience try to explain how they ended up starting a coffee brand. It makes less sense the more they talk.
Behind the Beans: Jay
Meet Jay, co-founder of Ridgeline Roast! Go behind the beans in this personal interview as Jay shares the story behind our local coffee company—from the first roast to building a community, one cup at a time.
We've Been Using AeroPress Wrong This Whole Time...
Join Drin and Zaher as they show you how to brew exceptional coffee with an AeroPress every single time with a twist. We're breaking down our go-to recipe, from grind size to water temperature, so you can get café-quality coffee at home except we're not trained baristas...
Drink Our Beans
Roasted fresh in Edmonton. Delivered to your door or your business. Join the ride.
