Bigmount

big mountain coffee roasters
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big mountain is a local coffee roaster, operating a single location in calgary, alberta, Canada.

coffee all of their coffee is roasted on site with a diedrich roaster the coffee is mostly roasted to medium or medium/dark roasts, exceptional quality coffee, ranging from the fruit/wine flavours of the zimbabwe and papua new guinea to the more earthy tones of the ethiopia harar.

espresso the espresso is a blend that's about 2/3 certified organic, and the other 3rd being bird-friendly, but not certified organic. shots of espresso are usually excellent, and if you prefer an americano, it will be made with a naked portafilter - a regular portafilter with the pour spouts taken off and a hole drilled into the bottom, also known as crotchless or open. atmosphere nice, mountainy atmosphere, mountain photographs, beautifully painted walls and unique tables. a little bit of a banff/canmore feel.

baristi the baristi at big mountain are quite good, not 100% consistent, but quite close. head and shoulders above the best that all the other places in calgary can do. the only place in calgary to do latte art, and the only place offering the option of a naked portafilter. if you're ordering a mochaccino, and you get the right barista, you'll get a beautifully etched flower... in a latte or cappuccino, a nice rosetta or maybe a heart.