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Named from the Yiddish word meaning "to tickle," Kittel Coffee is a Montreal micro roastery founded in 2018 by a husband and wife team in the Rosemont neighborhood. The small batch approach allows precise control over roast profiles, which tend toward light to medium and are designed to highlight origin characteristics from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. Direct trade and transparent sourcing guide the buying, and the curated selection is kept intentionally tight, typically three to five coffees at any given time. The philosophy centers on coffee as a medium for human connection and community rather than just a product. Kittel has carved out a warm, welcoming presence in Montreal's specialty scene with occasional cuppings and a subscription service for those who want regular deliveries.