Roaster · Canada
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Vancouver pioneer of Canadian direct trade and home of Lucky's Doughnuts.
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters was founded in Vancouver in 2004 by brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo and became one of Canada's most important specialty pioneers, an early adopter of direct trade with producers. Known for balanced roasting and its popular Lucky's Doughnuts cafés, 49th Parallel helped define West Coast Canadian coffee culture and trained many figures in the national scene.
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Beans from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Kenya · Nyeri
Kenya Kaliluni AA Espresso
Vibrant Kenya single origin espresso with blackcurrant and citrus brightness balanced by brown sugar sweetness.
Kenya · Nyeri
Kenya Kaliluni Peaberry
Vibrant Kenya peaberry with blackcurrant, grapefruit, and red currant notes.
Burundi · Kayanza
Burundi Kayanza Butanyerera
Burundi natural process coffee with brown sugar, cherry, and dried berry notes.
Colombia · Nariño
'World's Best' Espresso
Bright Colombian espresso with citrus, honey, and caramel notes from Nariño women growers.
Brazil · Cerrado Mineiro
Brazil Rio Brilhante Geisha
Natural-processed Brazilian Geisha with fruit-forward sweetness and refined structure.
Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe
Ethiopian Banko Chelchele (6oz)
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with strawberry, tropical fruit, and creamy sweetness notes.
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Last updated: June 26, 2026