Velvet Sunrise Annual Open House 2024

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Annual Open House Celebrating 15 Years!

Annual Open House Celebrating 15 Years!

We’re excited to announce that Velvet Sunrise is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and we want you to be part of the festivities! Join us for an Open House on November 30th from 9am to 4pm at our roastery located at 100 Ringwood Dr #8, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON. Over...

Beethoven’s Coffee Ritual

Beethoven’s Coffee Ritual

When you think of Ludwig van Beethoven, profound piano melodies and grand symphonies likely come to mind. But did you know that this musical genius had a quirky coffee ritual involving exactly 60 beans for his perfect cup? Let’s dive into Beethoven's coffee ritual in...

Getting the Best From Your Espresso

Getting the Best From Your Espresso

A 2021 survey by the World Coffee Portal found that 96% of coffee drinkers say that coffee quality was the most important factor behind choosing which coffee shop they frequent. Don't panic. We're here to show you how to make the perfect espresso! The standard of...

Hiring a Barista: How to Choose the Best Staff for Your Cafe

Hiring a Barista: How to Choose the Best Staff for Your Cafe

The Canadian coffee industry is a $5 billion enterprise employing over 54,000 people. Canadians love their coffee and that's unlikely to change anytime soon. Plus, exciting new trends in coffee are bound to emerge and the quality of the products on offer will keep...

What’s the Best Coffee Shop POS?

What’s the Best Coffee Shop POS?

Did you know that the number of cashless coffee shops has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic? Nowadays, about 26% of coffee shops are cashless compared to just 2% before the pandemic started. Simply put, it’s necessary to digitally manage payment...

Velvet Espresso, why the new recipe?

Velvet Espresso, why the new recipe?

The previous version of Velvet Espresso had 2 coffees in it, roasted together.The reason behind that was the two coffees were almost the same. Having almost exactly the same density, moisture content, and average bean size.They worked well when roasted together.That...