In 1973 on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island, John William Oughtred Sr. put down roots in the coffee industry, founding The Oughtred Roasting Works.
Now in our second generation of ownership, we offer unparalleled flexibility in coffee roasting and packaging within the Specialty Coffee Industry.
Whether you're aiming to expand your product line or craft a one-of-a-kind customer experience, our solutions cover everything—from sourcing the finest beans to achieving the perfect roast.
We provide all the tools you need to drive business growth. We work with companies of any size to create custom blends from scratch, roast beans to your precise standards, or partner with you on packaging solutions for your roasted coffee.
Low Order Minimums
To enter new markets
Drop Shipping Solutions
To simplify operations
Short Production Time
To deliver fresh coffee
High Volume Capacity
To support as you grow
Low Order Minimums
To enter new markets
Drop Shipping Solutions
To simplify your operations
Short Production Time
To deliver only fresh coffee
High Volume Capacity
To support as you grow
OCIA Organic Certified
Fair Trade Canada Certified
2018 Macro Roaster of the Year
Certified Carbon Neutral Facilities
Rainforest Alliance Certified
Green Leader 2024 - 2025
2017 Vancouver Island Green Business
2015 Ecostar Manufacturing Excellence
2013 Saanich Environmental Awards
Ecostar Awards - Climate Action 2012
Greater Victoria Business Awards
Surfrider Approved 2024 - 2025
Proud Community Supporter
Proud Community Supporter
As proud recipients of the 2018 Roaster of the Year award by Roast Magazine, our team of experienced coffee professionals understands exactly what it takes to procure and roast the highest quality, specialty coffee experience for our growing list of private label brands by delivering some following key benefits:
Teamwork has made The Oughtred Roasting Works who we are today. We strive to ensure that the coffee steaming in your cup is the best it can be from start to finish – an impossible task without the help of our hardworking and committed team.
Position: CEO/Partner
My day today: Oversee the strategic development of our company while striving to help improve the quality and sustainability of our coffee programs year after year.
Started: 1997
Our favourite thing about you:
Still loves coming to work every day and with a quest to learn something new. After almost 30 years, good on you!
Fun Fact about me: I am a terrible barista…and I am just fine with that.
Favourite drink: A fantastic seasonal offering brewed via pour over or immersion style, surprise me…
Position: IT Manager
Year started: 2004
My day today: Cup of coffee, check emails, check all IT systems, work on projects, work of ad hoc issues, sometimes online meetings, more coffee, repeat.
Fun Fact about me: Loves anything on 2 wheels, photography, nature, car culture
My go to drink: Guatamala Canadiano or by Chemex.
Position: General Manager Tug 6 Coffee
Started: 2023
My day today: Identifying new business, working with existing customers to grow our business internally using point of sale strategies
Fun Fact about me: Enjoy hiking in the mountains, hockey & badminton.
My go to drink: Tug 6 Full Gainer (French pressed) 1 cup daily between 6am-7am.
Position: Sales representative – Vancouver Island
Started: 2025
Fun Fact about me: I’m a terrible swimmer, but love to Surf and Scuba Dive. Not the best
combo…
My go to drink: Vietnamese Salted Coffee – sorry I’m a sucker for cream…
Position: Manager of Tea Sparrow division
Year started: 2024
My day today: My kids are early risers so we spend the mornings together. Once they are off to school, I generally spend the day touching base with customers and keeping myself available to support production and fulfillment. Developing new teas and meeting new tea enthusiasts are always the highlights of the day for me.
Fun Fact about me: I like to build both green spaces and houses.
My go to drink: A clean, crisp, slightly astringent iced Assam/Kenyan blend black tea, or a rare Assam tea leaf from one of the regions micro-framers.
Position: IT support
Year Stared: 2022
My day today: Work on IT projects to improve efficiency and modernize processes.
Fun fact about me: I'm a bit of a movie buff, although I'm a lot pickier these days.
My day today: I love watching movies, although I'm a lot more picky these days.
My go to drink: A nice Americano to enjoy slowly.
Position: Operations Manager-Vancouver Island
Started: 2016
My day today: Receiving delivering cleaning organizing trouble shooting problem solving you name it it comes my way and i love it
Fun Fact about me: I’m much older than I look because of all the hiking I do haha
My go to drink: “CANADIANO”
Position: Production Manager
Started: 2007
My day today: Oversee the production and quality control of our coffees.
Our favourite thing about you: Norm has a quiet confidence about him and is not afraid to let his work ethic do the talking. A trusted employee and friend to everyone that gets to know him.
Fun Fact about me: I love to bowl.
My go to drink: Any coffee that is sweet and bold with a good body.
Position: Accounts Receivable
Year Stared: 2024
My day today: I assist customers in streamlining their Accounts Receivable processes.
Fun Fact about me: I have a deep passion for culinary exploration, immersing myself in diverse flavours through both cooking and savoring exceptional dishes.
My go to drink: Always a Cup of Tea with some sweetness.
Position: Coffee Production/Plat floor Manager - Portion Pack side
Started: 2020
My day today: almost same routine - woke up, work, eat, sleep
Fun Fact about me: Foodie (Dine out at restaurants). Also sightseeing, hiking, snowshoeing.
My go to drink: latte, espresso martini and affogato.
Started: 2009
Position: Chief Financial Officer
My day today: I manage the corporate financial operation, cash flow, AP/AR and administration department. I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing the company’s financial to ensure revenue and expenses stay balance. I work alongside the CEO to provide accurate and transparent financial reporting that is useful for making strategic decision.
Fun Fact about me: I used to be a tea drinker until I started working at Oughtred Coffee & Tea 16 years a go. It doesn’t take me long to appreciate the benefit of the good aromas of coffee in the morning.
Today I become a fanatic coffee drinker and I will feel guilty to start my day without having my first cup of coffee in the morning.
My go to drink: Medium coffee ( Reserve espresso , Guatemala, F & F Selkirk Moose) for tea ( Chai and fruity tea for summer ice tea.
Position: Director of Planning
Year started: 2022
My day today: My day involves strategic planning, optimizing processes, managing the production team, controlling inventory, maintaining quality, ensuring compliance.
Fun Fact about me: I travel to unwind, but I play cricket like it’s a world cup final every weekend in summer.
My go to drink: A freshly brewed Ethiopian in the morning & A Cappuccino with nice art before head out.
Position: Head of QC at the Oughtred Roasting Works
Year started: 2022
My day today: Create, monitor, manage and taste our 120+ coffee roasting profiles to make sure every roast and every cup is delicious.
Our favourite thing about you: Antonio just loves roasting coffee and trying to find new ways to express different flavours with a variety of different roasting techniques. A modern-day coffee equivalent to Jacques Cousteau.
Fun Fact about me: We don’t know for sure, but we all think that Antonio’s blood contains 50% of espresso and 50% of love for his orange Cat. Meow!
My go to drink: The first espresso of the day
Position: Account Manager – Lower Mainland
Started: 2022
My day today: Oversees our account management program in the lower mainland and is responsible for developing our training program.
Our favourite thing about you: John cares deeply about his customers and works hard to help them succeed.
Fun Fact about me: John enjoys cooking and finding inspiration from new ingredients, techniques and dishes he comes across.
My go to drink: Fresh harvest arrivals from Ethiopia brewed via pour over.
Position: Operations and Logistics Manager
Year started: 2021
My day today: Think of me as the behind-the-scenes maestro, making sure operations and logistics at our Lower Mainland Distribution Facility run like clockwork. I also oversee tea operations—handling shipping, inventory, and stock planning to keep everything flowing smoothly.
Our favourite thing about you: Rishab is a customer service powerhouse, always bringing the energy and making sure everyone has a great experience.
Fun Fact about me: Gym, hiking and have fun!
My go to drink: A shot of espresso to start the day strong and a black tea in the afternoon for a smooth, steady energy boost.
Position: Digital Marketing
Started: 2024
My day today: Every day is different, usually my day starts with caffeine, then emails and social media inquires, planning and scheduling content, chat with roasters and learning more about coffee and tea.
Fun Fact about me: I love hiking and enjoying the beauty of outdoors. Cooking or/and trying exotic food are another my go-to things.
My go to drink: Espresso early in the morning, following with drip coffee or trying new tea blends from Teasparrow.com
Position: Assistant Roaster
Started: 2023
My day today: Production roasting as the centre of my duty, I also take care of the schedule planning as well as the roasters maintenance on a daily and weekly basis.
Fun Fact about me: A coffee at 7pm doesn't stop me from falling asleep ;)
My go to drink: A very SWEET espresso regardless of where it came from.
Position: Production Manager
Started: 2012
My day today: Oversees Production
Fun Fact about me: Did not start drinking coffee till 2023. Will beat you in 10 pin bowling.
My go to drink: Flat White Ethiopian Washed.
Position: Accounts Payable
Started: 2021
My day today: I assist customers in streamlining their Accounts Payable processes.
Fun Fact about me: I like to start my weekdays with a cup of dark roast coffee and my weekends with a pint of pilsner.
My go to drink: Coffee
Position: Customer Service
Started: 2023
My day today: I engage in consultative selling, ensuring every customer’s needs are met with tailored solutions and exceptional care.I like to talk, connect with people and build strong relationships.
Fun Fact about me: I love to travel and meet new people.
My go to drink: Our in house Reserve Espresso in the perfect Cappuccino style.
Position: Customer service rep
Started: 2024
My day today: A typical day for me starts at around 6:30 or 7:00 in the morning. I drive over to the warehouse and check my desk and email for picklists or anything important that I need to see. Then I will pick my orders for the day load up the van, get my invoices the I hit the road complete my delivery’s then sometimes I will drop of samples our coffee and a business card to potential new accounts. Then I will head back to the warehouse pack my orders for the next day, clean and lock up and then head home!
Favorite hobby outside of work: My favorite thing do outside of work is Hockey, Playing hockey, watching hockey, talking about hockey, if it has to do with hockey you can count me in!
My go to drink: My favorite drink has to be iced tea, favorite drink that we sell would of to be the wrapped sachet hot cinnamon spice tea.
