The OVRH Journal

Brewing guides, recipes, and everyday rituals — inspired by life in the Ottawa Valley.

JOURNAL

Before the Roaster Turns On

Before the Roaster Turns On

Most days don’t start with roasting. Instead, they begin quietly — checking orders, organizing the day, and preparing what needs to be done. You stack bags, set out labels, and...

Before the Roaster Turns On

Most days don’t start with roasting. Instead, they begin quietly — checking orders, organizing the day, and preparing what needs to be done. You stack bags, set out labels, and...

Life as a Coffee Roasting Business Owner

Life as a Coffee Roasting Business Owner

There’s a rhythm to running a coffee roasting business. It doesn’t follow a strict schedule. Instead, it moves with the days — early mornings, long afternoons, and quiet moments in...

Life as a Coffee Roasting Business Owner

There’s a rhythm to running a coffee roasting business. It doesn’t follow a strict schedule. Instead, it moves with the days — early mornings, long afternoons, and quiet moments in...

Spring in the Ottawa Valley: A Season That Moves With Ottawa Valley Coffee

Spring in the Ottawa Valley: A Season That Move...

Spring in the Ottawa Valley doesn’t arrive all at once. Instead, it comes in layers — snow slowly melts into running water, trails begin to open, and the air softens...

Spring in the Ottawa Valley: A Season That Move...

Spring in the Ottawa Valley doesn’t arrive all at once. Instead, it comes in layers — snow slowly melts into running water, trails begin to open, and the air softens...

Earl Grey Matcha

A Glass of Matcha on a Spring Morning

Spring mornings in the Ottawa Valley arrive gently. The air feels fresh but no longer sharp. Light filters through the trees a little earlier each day. And for the first...

A Glass of Matcha on a Spring Morning

Spring mornings in the Ottawa Valley arrive gently. The air feels fresh but no longer sharp. Light filters through the trees a little earlier each day. And for the first...

Spring in the Ottawa Valley: A Season to Slow Down and Start Fresh

Spring in the Ottawa Valley: A Season to Slow D...

Spring mornings carry a different kind of energy. The light comes earlier. The air feels crisp, but no longer harsh. And for the first time in months, stepping outside feels...

Spring in the Ottawa Valley: A Season to Slow D...

Spring mornings carry a different kind of energy. The light comes earlier. The air feels crisp, but no longer harsh. And for the first time in months, stepping outside feels...

Matcha for the Outdoors: A Better Kind of Energy for Camping and Hiking

Matcha for the Outdoors: A Better Kind of Energ...

There’s a different kind of energy you need when you’re outside. It’s not the quick, jittery kind. Instead, it’s steady, focused, and long-lasting — the kind that carries you through...

Matcha for the Outdoors: A Better Kind of Energ...

There’s a different kind of energy you need when you’re outside. It’s not the quick, jittery kind. Instead, it’s steady, focused, and long-lasting — the kind that carries you through...