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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

Vancouver, Canada
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Founded in 2004 by brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo, 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters is a Canadian specialty coffee company based in Burnaby, British Columbia. The roaster is recognized for its science-forward approach to small-batch roasting and its commitment to a direct trade sourcing program that emphasizes transparency and long-term producer relationships. They are widely known as a pioneer of Canada's third-wave coffee movement, focusing on exceptional quality and origin-specific profiles.

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https://49thparallelroasters.com
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