Café Candela

10/05/2026

Did you know that every coffee maker needs a different grind size? ☕👀

The right grind can completely change your extraction — and the way your coffee tastes.

⚙️ Espresso → very fine grind
☕ Moka pot → fine grind
💧 Filter coffee → medium grind
🫙 French press & cold brew → coarse grind

If your grind is too fine or too coarse for your brewing method, you may end up with coffee that tastes bitter, sour, weak, or simply unbalanced.

But remember: the perfect grind can help you get the best from your beans, but it can’t make up for low-quality coffee. 😉

Visit Café Candela, choose a great specialty coffee, and we’ll help you find the right grind for your coffee maker. ☕✨

10/01/2026

Tell me how your espresso turns out, and I’ll tell you how to improve it. ☕👀

Too fast? Try a finer grind.
Too slow? Go a little coarser.
Too sour? Your espresso may be under-extracted.
Too bitter? It could be over-extracted.
Too watery? Check your dose and brew ratio.
Almost no crema? Check the freshness of your beans and your grind setting.

And if your espresso tastes different every day, consistency is key: use a scale, follow the same recipe, and adjust one variable at a time. ⚖️☕

For fully automatic machines, your grinder setting, strength, and water volume can also make a big difference.

Great espresso isn’t luck — it’s the right combination of coffee, grind, extraction, and machine. ☕✨

Still can’t get it right? 😂 Visit Café Candela. We’ll help you with your coffee, grind, and the right machine for your setup.

09/22/2026

09/18/2026

How much do you make in Canada… and which coffee machine matches your budget? 🇨🇦☕😂

From keeping it simple with a Moka pot to upgrading your home coffee setup with **Bellucci, JURA, Lelit Bianca**, and more — there’s a coffee machine for every lifestyle, budget, and level of coffee obsession. 👀

But here’s the real secret: choosing the right machine isn’t only about how much you spend. It’s about how you drink your coffee, how much control you want, and the experience you’re looking for at home. ☕⚙️

And if what you really want is great coffee… your salary doesn’t matter. 😎

Visit Café Candela and let us help you find the right coffee machine for you.

09/12/2026

How can you tell if you’re buying truly good coffee? ☕👀

Before choosing your next bag, look for these details:

☕ Check the roast date — freshly roasted coffee makes a difference in aroma and flavor.

🌎 Read the label — origin, variety, roast profile, and roast date can tell you a lot about what’s inside.

📦 Look for a one-way valve — it helps freshly roasted coffee release gases while protecting it from excess oxygen.

And here’s something just as important: a good specialty coffee store shouldn’t simply sell you any bag. They should ask how you brew your coffee and what flavors you enjoy to recommend the right beans and grind for you.

Want to make the right choice? Visit Café Candela and let us help you find the specialty coffee that fits your taste and brewing method. ☕✨

09/11/2026

☕️ Votre machine à café fait des siennes? Ne la remplacez pas trop vite!
Chez Cafe Candela , nous croyons qu’une bonne machine mérite souvent une deuxième vie. 🔧☕
Notre service technique prend en charge les machines à café automatiques et manuelles de plusieurs grandes marques, pour vous aider à retrouver le plaisir d’un bon café à la maison.
Et si vous possédez une SAECO, sachez que nous pouvons également vous aider. Ces machines sont très répandues à Montréal, alors que les ateliers capables de les réparer se font de plus en plus rares.
👉 Une panne, un entretien ou simplement un doute sur l’état de votre machine? Venez nous voir en boutique. Notre équipe pourra évaluer la situation et vous conseiller sur la meilleure solution.
📍 Café Candela
3645, boulevard des Sources
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
Parce que votre café compte. ❤️☕

09/07/2026

Are you using your Moka pot correctly? 👀☕

Small mistakes can completely change the taste of your coffee.

❌ Tamping the coffee
❌ Using maximum heat
❌ Choosing the wrong grind size
❌ Opening the Moka pot while it’s still hot and pressurized
❌ Using just any supermarket coffee

The right technique — combined with fresh, quality coffee and the proper grind — can make a huge difference in every cup. ☕🔥

And if you want to get the best out of your Moka pot, start with the right coffee.

📍 Visit Café Candela and let us help you find the perfect coffee and grind for your Moka pot.

09/03/2026

☕ Connaissez-vous vraiment les grains qui composent votre café ?
​Bien qu'il existe plusieurs espèces de caféiers, deux d'entre elles dominent largement la consommation mondiale : l'Arabica et le Robusta.
​L'Arabica est le grand favori des amateurs pour ses saveurs douces, ses arômes complexes et sa subtile acidité. Le Robusta, de son côté, est réputé pour son corps intense, son amertume et sa forte teneur en caféine. (Il existe aussi le Liberica et l'Excelsa, des variétés fascinantes mais beaucoup plus rares !).
​Chez Café Candela, notre priorité absolue est de vous offrir une expérience gustative exceptionnelle. C'est pourquoi nous utilisons principalement des grains 100 % Arabica, torréfiés avec soin ici même à Montréal, afin de faire ressortir les notes les plus exquises dans chaque tasse.
​Jetez un œil à l'infographie pour découvrir toutes les caractéristiques de ces quatre grandes familles de café ! 👇
​ PassionCafe AmateursDeCafe

09/01/2026

Do you need to add sugar to your coffee just to enjoy it? ☕👀

Maybe the problem isn’t that you don’t like coffee… maybe it’s the coffee you’re drinking.

Low-quality or overly roasted coffee can taste intensely bitter, which is why many people automatically add sugar to mask the flavor.

But a properly roasted and brewed specialty coffee can be a completely different experience. ✨

Depending on its origin and roast, you may discover natural sweetness and tasting notes of chocolate, fruit, caramel, and more — without adding them to your cup. ☕🍫

So next time, taste your coffee before reaching for the sugar. You might be surprised.

📍 Visit Café Candela, discover true specialty coffee, and experience how good coffee can taste on its own.

08/27/2026

There’s one phrase we hear from almost every customer who walks through our door:
“Wow… it smells so good in here!” ☕️😍
Here's why...