We can never say no to a strong cup of joe. Especially one that’s certified fair trade, organic and roasted in small batches locally. Full Steam Coffee Co., born out of beautiful Guysborough with the restoration of the town’s trading history in mind, has been steadily on the up-and-up since its grand opening in August. With seven different blends—like the Boiler Stoker espresso, the Perfect Storm dark roast and the Even Keel decaf—Full Steam covers all of a coffee lover’s bases, and has recently arrived in Halifax. Get your hands on some beans of your own at Pete’s Frootique (1515 Dresden Row, 1595 Bedford Highway), Local Source (5783 Charles Street) and Humani-T Cafe (5755 Young Street, 1451 South Park Street).
This article appears in Jan 17-23, 2013.