Author Archives: Jason

Chemex Brewing Guide


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At the moment, everyone at Fratello Coffee seems excited about brewing coffee on a Chemex.  I’m loving the body and cleanliness that the Chemex produces.  It seems to extract a

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Jason, Categories: Coffee, Training, Uncategorized, Video , Tagged , , , , , 4 Comments

Barista Jam – March 19th

Barista Jam, March 19, 2010 @ 6:30pm

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Posted on March 15, 2010 by Jason, Categories: Barista Jam, Charitable Projects, Coffee Culture, Latte Art , 3 Comments

Guatemala Direct Trade Video


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Here is a new video we just shot while touring our Direct Trade Partners in Guatemala Guatemala Montecristo Estate – Micro Lot from Russ Prefontaine on Vimeo.

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Jason, Categories: Coffee, Coffee Culture, Direct Trade, Rain Forest Alliance, Video , 2 Comments

2009 Prairie Regional Barista Competition

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Posted on September 8, 2009 by Jason, Categories: Barista Jam, Cappuccino, Coffee, Coffee Culture, Competitions, Espresso , 1 Comment

Order Fratello Coffee Online!


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Fratello is happy to now be able to offer online retail sales delivered to your door! Please Follow the Link and place your order online with Be’ato Coffee Company –

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Jason, Categories: Uncategorized , 3 Comments

Job Opportunity – Logistics Manager


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  Ok, Fratello is looking to fill a position within the company: Logistics Manager. Here is what the position entails. If your interested, please email a resume to Jason Prefontaine: jason(at)fratellocoffee.com.

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Jason, Categories: Uncategorized , Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Prairie Regional Barista Competition – LIVE


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This weekend Fratello is hosting the Canadian Prairie Regional Barista Competition – and we’ll be streaming all the action LIVE on www.ustream.tvHere’s the URL:http://www.ustream.tv/channel/prairie-regional-barista-competitionSo, if your in Calgary – you

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Jason, Categories: Coffee, Competitions, Espresso, Internet, Latte Art, Video , Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Barista Competition – Registration


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We have confirmed that the barista competition is open to the public and there is no charge to watch (we will be taking donations for Coffee Kids). So, mark your

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Jason, Categories: Competitions , Tagged , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Barista Jam


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Prior to the Barista Competition will be a Barista Jam, held at Cappuccino King. This will be a great time for competitors & non-competing baristas to get together and hang

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Jason, Categories: Barista Jam, Coffee Culture, Latte Art , Tagged , , , , Leave a comment

Barista Training


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The Canadian Barista & Coffee Academy will be offering two days of barista training at Fratello this May 26th and 27th – following the Barista Competition. This special training academy

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jason, Categories: Cupping, Equipment, Espresso, Latte Art, Training , Tagged , , , , , 14 Comments