Instant Coffee - Smooth Operator
- Origin
- Central Valley, CR
- Producer
- Fernando Vindas
- Farm / Co-op
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- Varietals
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- Harvest
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- Weight
- 24g
- Bag price
- $24.00
- Price / oz
- $28.35/oz
- Brew
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As cupped
toffee · dark chocolate · toasted almonds
Price and availability set by the roaster.
About Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
Phil & Sebastian is widely regarded as a premier Canadian roaster, frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier roasters like 49th Parallel and Rosso. Enthusiasts appreciate their high-quality offerings, particularly their Geisha varieties, which are noted for distinct, complex flavor profiles. They are a staple recommendation for those seeking specialty coffee in Western Canada and are often stocked by reputable multi-roaster cafes.
Threads cited (10)
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- r/Coffee · 115↑ · For my fellow Canadians, where do you get your coffee products?
- r/Coffee · 98↑ · My coffee sucks. I need help.
- r/espresso · 79↑ · Upgrade!
- r/pourover · 67↑ · Morning Testing
- r/espresso · 63↑ · Any Canadians on here have recommendations for roasters that ship here?
- r/pourover · 63↑ · Lost aroma and flavor a day after opening? :(
- r/pourover · 62↑ · Hamilton, ON: Phin Coffee Bar
On YouTube
3 videos · 33k combined views
Outside coverage characterizes Phil & Sebastian as a company deeply rooted in an engineering mindset. Reviewers and interviewers highlight the founders' commitment to understanding every operational detail by performing every role themselves. The roaster is recognized for prioritizing radical consistency and long term, transparent relationships with coffee producers.
From Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
$28.35/oz· $24/bag