
Est. 2023
Black Label Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty roaster in Toronto (Etobicoke), founded in 2023 by owner and master roaster Zaid. It roasts organic and Fairtrade single origins and blends, roasts and ships every Friday and Monday, and ships free locally and on orders over $100.
Zaid, Black Label's owner and master roaster, spent more than six years in the coffee industry tasting and roasting beans from around the world before starting his own company. He took roasting classes, completed courses with the Coffee Association of Canada, and studied the work of James Hoffmann, Anette Moldvaer and Scott Rao, then launched Black Label in 2023 under the motto "Sharing Love Through Coffee." The company puts organic farming and ethical sourcing first, and a share of every purchase goes to a foundation that supports women in rural coffee-growing communities.

Poço Fundo, South Minas
Pulped Natural process
From the Coopfam Fairtrade cooperative, which supports more than 800 families. Full-bodied with low acidity, grown at 800 to 1,200 m.
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Chapada de Minas
Anaerobic process
Red Catuaí from Cláudio Fujio Nakamura's family farm, with a 24-hour fermentation and anaerobic drying. 2025 harvest, scored 88.38.
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Central and South America
Bold, full-bodied dark roast blend with low acidity, shade-grown by smallholder farmers at 1,000 to 1,200 m.
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Central America, Southeast Asia and Africa
Washed process
Smooth, full-bodied espresso blend with balanced acidity and sweet, floral aromatics.
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Yirgacheffe
Natural process
From the Aramo cooperative of small organic farmers, dried on raised beds for about three weeks. Grown at 1,700 to 2,200 m, with a wine finish.
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Yirgacheffe
Washed process
Heirloom varieties from about 940 smallholder farmers, grown at 1,500 to 2,220 m. Bright acidity with citrus notes, Fair Trade and Organic.
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Gayo Highlands
Wet-Hulled process
Full-bodied, low-acid coffee from Gayo smallholders. Bourbon, Catimor and Ateng Super at 1,200 to 1,500 m, Fairtrade Organic.
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Western South America
Swiss Water process
Swiss Water decaf, shade-grown by smallholder farmers at 1,000 to 2,050 m. Fairtrade and Organic.
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North America, South America and Africa
Light roast Fairtrade organic blend with a floral, winey aroma, subtle sweetness and a dry wine finish.
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Washed process
Women-grown lot from nine farmers in the Corcasan cooperative, supported by Café Femenino. Bourbon and Parainema at 1,400 m, Fair Trade and Organic.
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Lambayeque
Washed process
From the CECANOR cooperative, founded by women producers. Full-bodied with lower acidity, grown at 1,000 to 1,700 m, Fair Trade and Organic.
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Toronto specialty roaster and certified B Corp that roasts on a Loring at its Wade Avenue roastery cafe in the Junction Triangle. Sells blends, single origins and subscriptions online and runs cafes inside two Indigo stores.