Kicking Horse Coffee

WHERE TO BEGIN?

25 years ago we started roasting coffee in a garage. Out in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, pretty much near the middle of nowhere. 

That was then.

Fast forward to today, and it’s basically still just the same.

What's changed?

The garage is a little bigger now.

We roast quite a bit more coffee.

We seem to be adding more and more folks to our kick-ass crew.

And now some people have called us the Best Place to Work in Canada!

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What's the same?

ELANA’S STILL THE BOSS.

(Our CEO, Elana Rosenfeld, also got us started.)

The last time we checked, the Rockies are still right outside the front door.

We still take breaks to go play in the backyard.

And as always, the beans are nothing but 100% kick-ass.

That’s our story

NOW, THIS HERE’S THE LEGEND.

Way back when a Rocky Mountain explorer got kicked in the head by a horse.

His traveling compadres thought he was dead, and started digging a grave.

But, whoa! Legend has it he was woken up by a kick-ass cup of coffee.

Couldn’t make that stuff up.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kicking Horse Coffee

Is Kicking Horse Coffee good?

Known for its balanced body, acidity, and flavor, medium roasts are ideal for those who need a balance between coffee flavor and caffeine content. No medium roast coffee is as good as Kicking Horses.

Who owns Kicking Horse Coffee?

Kicking Horse Coffee is Canada's leader in organic and fair trade coffee, with exceptional growth over the past few years, both in Canada and the United States. The business means Lavazza now owns an 80% stake in the company, worth C$215 million

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Where is Kicking Horse Coffee made?

Headquartered in Invermere, British Columbia (Canada), Kicking Horse Coffee Limited celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016. A pioneer in Canada's organic and fair trade coffee space, the brand is known for its unique flavor profile and unique brand of assets.

Which Kicking Horse Coffee is best?

• Decaf. Swiss Water Process.
• Cliff Hanger Espresso. Bright / Fruit & Cocoa / Heavenly.
• Kick Ass. Sweet / Smoky / Audacious. 
• Smart Ass. Cheeky / Bright / Precocious.
• Three Sisters. Smooth / Savoury / Seductive.
• 454 HorsePower. Velvety / Earthy / Spirited. 

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Is Kicking Horse Coffee mold free?

Kicking Horse coffee is regularly tested by independent laboratories for mold, yeast, and bacteria, and they report negative results 100% of the time.

Who bought Kicking Horse Coffee?

In 2017, Kicking Horse Coffee was acquired by Italian conglomerate Lavazza in a deal that valued the company at $215 million. Co-founder Elana Rosenfeld stayed on as CEO and has managed to maintain the fun, kick-ass vibe of marketing ever since. 

Where do Kicking Horse Coffee beans come from?

Typically, this dark roast loses any coffee aroma, but Kicking Horse's dark roast blend does not. Coffee beans are native to Central and South America and are specially selected for dark roasts. 454 Horse Power by Kicking Horse is another dark blend but the beans are from Indonesia.

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Where is Kicking Horse Coffee grown?

Their goal is simply to roast the freshest, best tasting coffee. What is it? They have since grown into a larger roaster and opened a coffee shop nearby in 2008. But they are still located in the tourist town of Invermere in British Columbia, Canada.

What is Kicking Horse Coffee?

Kicking Horse Coffee. A blend of Indonesian and Central American roasts gives Kicking Horse Coffee its bold flavor. Affectionately known as "Kick Ass", this blend is the highest on the Kicking Horse scale from Bold to Extreme Bold.

Is Kicking Horse Coffee organic?

100% certified Organic.

Is Kicking Horse Coffee Canadian?

Kicking Horse Coffee is Canada's leader in organic and fair trade coffee, with exceptional growth over the past few years, both in Canada and the United States.

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