Have you seen a can of Trema café at the convenience store or grocery store? Trema is a ready-to-drink latte, touted as the first 100% Quebecois canned latte. Behind the brand are Louis Morissette, Phil Roy, and entrepreneur Jonathan Robin. Here's everything you need to know about this local iced coffee: flavors, ingredients, and where to find it.

Trema café: a canned latte made in Quebec

Trema was launched on November 19, 2024, after a project of about three years. The idea: to offer a cold latte, convenient to slip into a bag, made with local milk. Each 330 ml can is best enjoyed cold, whether in the morning, at the office, or during a day outdoors.

Who makes Trema café?

The brand is co-founded by businessman and comedian Louis Morissette and comedian and host Phil Roy, in partnership with Jonathan Robin, the entrepreneur behind Station Agro-Biotech in Saint-Hyacinthe. It is in this over 60,000 square foot facility that the lattes are designed and produced. The investment exceeds 30 million dollars. The plant is equipped with a continuous autoclave for can sterilization, a first in Canada for canned dairy products. Its capacity reaches 72 million cans per year.

The flavors of Trema café

The range of lattes includes:

  • Latte: the classic balance between coffee and milk;
  • Mocha: notes of dark chocolate, just sweet enough;
  • Vanilla: a light and delicate vanilla taste;
  • Extra: bolder and less sweet, with a more generous dose of caffeine;
  • Hazelnut: notes of roasted hazelnuts, with no added sugar.

There is also a range of sugar-free protein lattes, with flavors like pecan and maple and cookies and cream. Each can contains 20 g of protein, 5 g of fiber, and 125 mg of caffeine, for about 170 to 180 calories depending on the flavor.

Ingredients, sugar, and caffeine

Trema lattes are made from 100% Canadian milk and contain no preservatives, taurine, or guarana. For the original range, the brand announces a maximum of 13 g of sugar per can and 125 to 175 mg of caffeine depending on the flavor. The sugar-free versions are sweetened with sucralose. Check each product's label for exact values.

Where to find Trema coffee?

At launch, Trema products were available at Metro, Super C, Couche-Tard, Jean Coutu, and Brunet. You can also order cases directly from the Trema café website, which lists up-to-date points of sale.

Frequently asked questions about Trema café

Who are the owners of Trema café?

Trema is co-founded by Louis Morissette and Phil Roy, in partnership with Jonathan Robin from Station Agro-Biotech in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Where is Trema coffee made?

At Station Agro-Biotech in Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie.

How much caffeine is in a can of Trema?

Between 125 and 175 mg depending on the flavor; the protein lattes contain 125 mg.

What are the reviews on Trema coffee?

Reviews vary according to taste. Mocha and Hazelnut will appeal to fans of gourmet flavors, while Extra is aimed at those who like a bolder coffee. The best way is to try several flavors to find your favorite.

Want a getaway to Saint-Hyacinthe?

Take the opportunity to discover the region where Trema is produced: stop by the 1555 Marché Public, visit the Vignoble Château Fontaine, or have a beer at the Bilpub Microbrasserie.