The birthplace of coffee and the 5th largest producer of specialty Arabica, Ethiopia is known for some of the highest quality coffee available on the market. High quality soil, shaded canopies and lush vegetation provide the perfect climate for the coffee to grow organically without the need for agricultural chemicals.
We’re giving you a one-time opportunity to step directly into our coffee roasting house. To not only read, but also see what happens to the coffee beans as they go through the much loved roasting process. If you’re interested in drinking high quality, fresh coffee, you need to know as
By the end of this article you will know exactly how to detect stale coffee, how long different types of coffee lasts and the best storage solutions. We’ll also go through expert tips for prolonging the freshness of your beans, as well as a roasted vs unroasted comparison. But first,
In this blog post I’m going to put Robusta under the spotlight for a change, and delve into what this mysterious bean is all about. I’m going to compare it against our beloved Arabica, to ask the question: Which is the better bean? I’m going to cover the basics you’re
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Default. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content More Information Brewing with a V60 drip coffee maker isn’t just for the
Filter coffee is one of the most popular forms of coffee available. It is a simple to produce drink that is used around the world in café’s, offices and other businesses for a fast and tasty customer beverage. In this article we explore what filter coffee is, how to make
These 15 tips will change your brewing game forever when you’re on the go. Driving, flying, hiking, camping… you name it, we’ve covered it. Let’s set the scene… You’re off on your travels and keenly anticipating new experiences in new surroundings. But there are at least some home comforts you’d
Iced coffee has become a staple of the summer months in the UK, with iced lattes and their seasonal variants found on more or less every coffee shop menu. Although somewhat behind other iced drinks in popularity, cold brew is also a menu staple; and has a brew method and
When we start to drink coffee, most of us opt for a latte. It has a smooth, creamy taste that isn’t too strong. But, as our tastes evolve and as our appreciation and understanding of Specialty coffee deepens, we start to change things up and enjoy a stronger or darker
It’s hard to pin down exactly when it happened. The word ‘sustainable’ used to market everything from new types of packaging, clothing and homeware. An explosion of articles and documentaries on how you yes, you can make life altering decisions for the good of the planet. We swapped plastic straws
“It’s not just a job, it’s a passion” For the first of our “Five Minutes With” we spoke with Safia from Chaii Coffee, Prenton. Safia and her husband Ibrahim opened Chaii 11 months ago, a move not without risk in the middle of a global pandemic. It’s walls adorned with
Brazilian coffee is probably the most widely consumed on the planet. A country so full of life holds within it the highest density of the plantations and have exported more than any country over the last 150 years. Somewhere along your caffeine journey, you would have surely tasted the sweet,
The history in which coffee is steeped in is as important and complex as the country in which it originated from, Ethiopia. Ethiopian coffee production dates back dozens of centuries and the historic and cultural impact coffee has had on the world is central to the way we have become
Coffee flavours, aromas and preparation options differ quite significantly in different countries and regions around the world. While most of the world’s crop is grown in a region known as the ‘coffee belt’, this is actually a huge area that stretches across multiple continents and countries. In each of those
BY AIMEE BENNET – ADAMS + RUSSELL The popularity of veganism over the past decade has increased drastically with a seven-fold increase in interest in just 2 years. With many UK consumers more conscious of the health and environmental impact of eating animal products, a wide range of dairy free
Coffee beans are produced at many different kinds of estates all over the world, primarily in a huge swathe of the Southern hemisphere called ‘the bean belt.’ The local climate, soil, flora and fauna, growing techniques and genetic heritage of a bean all have an impact on its flavour. But
Loose Tea vs Bags – What’s the Difference? Loose leaf vs tea bags – which should you be drinking? To find the answer, we’re going to thoroughly compare the two. We’re going to cover the most important factors, including: Cost Freshness Taste Aroma Brewing Convenience Storage Let’s begin… Cost As
Year on year the coffee industry shifts according to the latest trends and it is usually through people becoming more inclined to care about the environment, sustainability and the future. Unbeknown to many, women have been the driving force in the coffee industry with many farms around the world being
Do you want to just drink your coffee? Or do you want to know which specific farm it came from, or the family who cultivated it? What about the female-led cooperatives with pay and accountancy transparency? The days of brewing a cup of coffee without caring where it’s come from
What is Fair trade coffee? Coffee is well known for being a boom and bust commodity, with production varying year on year according to factors such as weather and plant disease. This causes huge fluctuations in price which has significant consequences for those who depend on it for their livelihood.
If you drink as much as we do, then you may have more used coffee grounds than you know what to do with. Is it just us that has second thoughts as you dump the brown sludge in the bin every morning? We asked ourselves ‘is there some way we can
We’re going to celebrate all things filter in this article, and unlike the Peloton, keep your hobby alive. We’ll cover the most frequently asked questions and recommend some of our favourite products for you to try. Home brewing can seem like a bottomless pit of knowledge, however we’ll try and
With the coffee culture continually on the rise, more and more of us have begun buying from local roasters and are choosing to make coffee at home. Buying fresh coffee and mastering your brew method is a great place to start, but fully understanding grind size and why it’s important
In this guide you are going to find a detailed breakdown of the three main types of coffee beans, including: You will also find insight into their different varietals, where you can find them on the market today and their flavour profiles so you can find out which one is
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