Butter Knife is the blend that put Toronto's Sam James Coffee Bar on the map, and after more than a decade as their house espresso, it's not hard to understand why. At its core is an 80/20 split of Brazilian and Colombian beans: naturally processed Bourbon from Carmo Estates in Minas Gerais brings that signature rich, sticky-sweet body, while a washed Castillo and Caturra from Huila adds just enough structure and lift to keep things interesting. Medium roasted and meticulously developed, this is a classic espresso profile executed with real intention. What comes through in the cup is genuinely distinctive: peanut butter, berry jam, and toffee, with a thick, low-acidity body that coats the palate in the best possible way. It pulls beautifully as a straight double, but goes somewhere truly special with oat milk. One of the things that makes Butter Knife stand out is how forgiving it is to dial in, you don't need a high-end setup to get a great result. If you've been looking for a blend that delivers every single time, this is it. Add a bag to your cart and taste what ten-plus years of refinement feels like.
What our staff is saying
"This is a super fun drink! My favourite way to drink it is as an oat milk latte, and it tastes like a cup of toasted peanut brittle!!" - Bryce
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Origin Brazil, Central and South America |
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Quantity 340g (12 oz) |
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Process Natural & Washed |
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Roast Level Medium |
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Recommended Brew Espresso |
Our Coffee Addicts Promise
We're passionate about fresh, flavourful coffee and we know you are too. For the best taste, enjoy your coffee within approximately 6 weeks of the roast date.
Coffee naturally oxidizes slowly over time, but it can still be enjoyed beyond this window. Any beans older than six weeks from roast are clearly marked and automatically discounted, giving you a great value on quality coffee.