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Prairie House Coffee Unveils Its First Retail Space at Orlando Roastery

Prairie House Coffee Unveils Its First Retail Space at Orlando Roastery

This is worth savoring: A quiet revolution in Orlando’s coffee scene is unfolding at Prairie House Coffee’s new roastery. The brand, founded by sisters Alexa Maisonet and Jade Dinsdale-Cyr, has long leaned into its Canadian roots and Scandinavian heritage, but its latest move—opening a public coffee bar inside its Orlando warehouse—signals a bold pivot. The space, nestled in College Park’s industrial district, blends raw industrial grit with warm wood accents, creating a setting that feels both grounded and inviting. Here, the Typhoon roaster hums steadily, while communal tables sit beside shelves of freshly roasted beans and Canadian flags. It’s a…
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Coffee, Competition, and Craft: A Conversation with Benjamin Put, Barista Champion

Coffee, Competition, and Craft: A Conversation with Benjamin Put, Barista Champion

Coffee, Competition, and Craft: A Conversation with Benjamin Put, Barista Champion The Art of Perfection: Insights from Benjamin Put, Seven-Time Canadian Barista Champion In the world of specialty coffee, where the nuances of flavor and the artistry of presentation are paramount, few have achieved the level of mastery that Benjamin Put has. A seasoned professional with a profound understanding of the craft, Put has not only won the hearts of coffee enthusiasts but also claimed the title of Canadian Barista Champion an impressive seven times. In a recent conversation with CoffeeGeek, he shared his journey, the lessons learned through competition,…
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