September Coffee Company: Ottawa Roaster and Brewing Choices
September Coffee Company grew from the perspective of people who enjoy experimenting at home. That makes it an interesting Ottawa-area roaster for readers who like understanding a coffee as well as drinking it. The range rewards attention to the exact release, particularly when choosing between standard and extra-light versions.
Natasha and Kyle’s approach
Co-founders Natasha and Kyle describe starting a micro-roastery in Ottawa after careers that included coffee education and content creation. Their stated aim is light, bright, sweet coffee with clarity. They also explain that sourcing can involve direct producer relationships or selected importers, depending on the situation.
That distinction matters. Traceability is worth examining at lot level; it does not require pretending that every bag follows an identical purchasing route. Read the producer and process information to understand the particular release.
Extra-light is a specific choice
September has offered extra-light releases with their own preparation advice. Its Huver Castillo Geisha extra-light listing, for example, recommends 40 days of rest before opening and addresses experienced brewers. This is an example from the roaster’s catalogue, not a promise that the coffee is currently stocked or a resting rule for every September bag.
If you want an uncomplicated daily cup, choose the version whose instructions fit your routine. If you enjoy adjusting water, grind and extraction, an extra-light release may offer an interesting project. Buying the lightest option is not automatically an upgrade.
Read beyond a playful coffee name
The range can also include experimental processing. September describes Red Velvet Cake as a strawberry-and-cinnamon co-ferment by Edwin Noreña. That is a processing disclosure, not simply a fanciful tasting note. It deserves attention if you want to understand where an aromatic impression comes from.
Compare these releases with more conventional washed or natural lots according to your preferences. Our co-fermented coffee guide explains the terminology without treating one approach as universally better.
Choose, brew and compare
Browse our September collection, checking the exact version, roast date and processing description. Keep the first recipe simple and record the result before adjusting. Taste the coffee warm and as it cools, looking for texture and finish as well as individual fruit notes.
For a useful comparison, select two clearly different profiles rather than several similar bags. The experience will teach you more about your preferences and make the next purchase easier.
Sources and further reading: September: founders and approach; September: extra-light release and resting advice; September: Red Velvet Cake processing.
