An introduction to coffee origins We roast coffee from all around the world, from the Americas to Africa to Asia. There are so many countries that produce good quality coffee, so why are they all different? In this series we aim to shed some light on the diversity of coffee. We will take you on […]
Sustainability – Part 1 The word ‘sustainability’ is a buzz word thrown around these days like it has no meaning, as if it’s a box ticking exercise that large companies have to check off to keep the customers happy. However, it is a very important principle that needs to be appreciated. Why? Because if it […]
Cowboy Coffee The variety of ways to brew coffee at home these days is staggering, and probably confusing, with terms like immersion, draw down, the ‘Scott Rao’ spin and extraction thrown around. In this series we plan to go back to basics and cut the crap to bring you what you need to know about […]
An introduction to coffee origins We roast coffee from all around the world, from the Americas to Africa to Asia. There are so many countries that produce good quality coffee, so why are they all different? In this series we aim to shed some light on the diversity of coffee. We will take you on […]
We’re delighted to announce that our Charlestown Espresso Blend and Unione Espresso Blend have both been awarded a coveted 1 Star in the Great Taste Awards 2019. For our Charlestown, this is the third consecutive year it has received the accolade. For Unione, this has received the even more prestigious 2 Star award. Great Taste, […]
You may have spotted that our coffees are ‘seasonal’. But what exactly does this mean? We roast coffee all year round. However, this doesn’t mean that coffee is picked, processed and continuously shipped. Coffee beans are the seed of the coffee fruit, or ‘cherry’. Coffee is just like other fruit trees- in the spring, the […]
We have partnered with World Coffee Research (WCR) to help support the future of coffee. Who is WCR? WCR is a non-profit organisation hell-bent on making the coffee industry fully sustainable. Coffee is currently facing a crisis- coffee growers face huge problems with pests such as coffee rust, which significantly reduce production (and therefore income) […]
To receive your coffee order in time for the Easter Bank Holiday, please order by Midnight today (Monday 15th April) and select 1st Class Postage. The vast majority of the UK does not have a postal service over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Second class postage is likely to arrive from the 23rd April. Please […]
Trading Fair We often get asked if our coffee is Fairtrade certified. Here’s a little info about Fairtrade and our coffee sourcing… In 1988 things were not looking great for coffee. Coffee production far outweighed its demand causing the price of coffee to fall significantly, meaning farmers were left between a rock and a hard […]
How do you choose a coffee for your espresso offering in your coffee shop? Dark/light roast? Washed or natural? Blend or single origin? There are so many options it can be confusing, but there is a place for all these types of coffee. Let’s start with what to look for in a ‘House’ espresso. This […]