The OVRH Journal

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

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Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley Fresh Air, Forest Trails & The Perfect Cup of Coffee There’s something about hiking in the Ottawa Valley that feels different. At...

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley Fresh Air, Forest Trails & The Perfect Cup of Coffee There’s something about hiking in the Ottawa Valley that feels different. At...

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Why Coffee Tastes Better Outdoors

There’s something about drinking coffee outside that changes everything. The flavour feels fuller. The warmth feels deeper. Even the aroma seems stronger. While the beans and roast certainly matter, environment...

Why Coffee Tastes Better Outdoors

There’s something about drinking coffee outside that changes everything. The flavour feels fuller. The warmth feels deeper. Even the aroma seems stronger. While the beans and roast certainly matter, environment...

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Brewing the Rhythm of the Ottawa Valley

Why Ottawa Valley Coffee Tastes Different Coffee tastes different depending on where you drink it. While origin and roast matter, environment plays a role too. In fact, the pace of...

Brewing the Rhythm of the Ottawa Valley

Why Ottawa Valley Coffee Tastes Different Coffee tastes different depending on where you drink it. While origin and roast matter, environment plays a role too. In fact, the pace of...

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Wanderlust: Exploring Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe Konga

Wanderlust — Yirgacheffe Konga, Ethiopia Some coffees invite you to slow down. Others spark curiosity. Wanderlust does both. Sourced from the high elevations of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone in the Yirgacheffe...

Wanderlust: Exploring Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe Konga

Wanderlust — Yirgacheffe Konga, Ethiopia Some coffees invite you to slow down. Others spark curiosity. Wanderlust does both. Sourced from the high elevations of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone in the Yirgacheffe...

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Constellation Coffee: A Thoughtful Decaf

Constellation Coffee Decaf doesn’t have to mean dull. At Ottawa Valley Roast House, we believe decaffeinated coffee should still deliver flavour, balance, and comfort — without sacrificing the ritual that...

Constellation Coffee: A Thoughtful Decaf

Constellation Coffee Decaf doesn’t have to mean dull. At Ottawa Valley Roast House, we believe decaffeinated coffee should still deliver flavour, balance, and comfort — without sacrificing the ritual that...

Behind the Roast: Colombian Coffee at Ottawa Valley Roast House

Behind the Roast: Colombian Coffee at Ottawa Va...

At Ottawa Valley Roast House, the coffees we choose are never random. Each origin, roast, and blend is selected to reflect how we live, brew, and enjoy coffee — often inspired...

Behind the Roast: Colombian Coffee at Ottawa Va...

At Ottawa Valley Roast House, the coffees we choose are never random. Each origin, roast, and blend is selected to reflect how we live, brew, and enjoy coffee — often inspired...