The Ocean Air Story

A taste shaped by wind, salt, and time.

Reviving a Lost Canadian Coffee Tradition

Hi, I’m Brad Rideout, co-founder of Saltwinds Coffee. I once heard a story about how coffee arriving on wooden sailing ships was naturally infused with ocean air, creating a richer, smoother taste. When steel-hulled ships took over, that flavor was lost—and people wanted it back.

In 2021, my partner, chemist Dr. Laura Richard, set out to recreate this legendary coffee. Through extensive research, she perfected our Ocean Air Infusion process, transforming the beans to unlock a smoother, more flavorful brew.

Saltwinds Ocean Air Coffee is more than a cup—it’s Canadian history, reborn.

How did you create 'Ocean Air' Coffee?

Hi, I'm Dr. Laura Richard, Chemist, COO and Co-Founder of Saltwinds Coffee Company.

Inspired by history and driven by science, we set out to recreate the unique transformation coffee once underwent on wooden sailing ships as it crossed the ocean.

After extensive research and experimentation, we developed our unique Ocean Air Infusion Process—a breakthrough method that mimics this natural flavouring process. The result? A coffee that’s smoother, richer, and more flavorful, just like the legendary brews of the past!

Saltwinds Ocean Air Coffee isn’t just a tribute to history—it’s a bold step forward in Canadian coffee innovation.

Ocean Air makes coffee BETTER!

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