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We are proud to be an authorised dealer of Gaggia espresso makers and bean-to-cup machines – quality, Italian-designed coffee machines that are the culmination of 80 years of tradition, history and experience. The new Gaggia Classic 2023 (Classic Evo) espresso maker is a real favourite here at Coffee-Direct, and it’s easy to see why!   The Gaggia Classic 2023 – Brew Italian Espresso with the Utmost Precision Representing a true passion for the art of espresso making and inspired by Italian design and craftsmanship, the Gaggia Classic 2023 showcases Gaggia’s dedication to premium quality, allowing you to pay attention to...

Renowned for their bright, complex flavours of berry and fruit, and their pleasing sweetness and intense acidity, Kenyan coffee beans are among the most popular single origin beans in the world, offering a rich and diverse range of delicious flavours and aromas. The coffee industry is so integral to Kenya that many coffee farmers and production workers are known to be highly knowledgeable regarding coffees and production methods, a knowledge that is put to great use in bringing coffee-lovers a beautiful selection of excellent, high-quality beans. A Brief History of Kenyan CoffeeWhile Ethiopia is considered to be the birthplace of...

Encouraging news for us coffee lovers - a recent study has looked into a possible link between high blood caffeine levels, reduced body weight and a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, published by BMJ Medicine, gathered data from nearly 10,000 people of predominantly European ancestry in order to analyse the roles of two common genetic variants of the CYP1A2 and AHR genes, which are associated with caffeine metabolism in the body. Taken from six long-term studies, the results pointed promisingly towards evidence that a high blood caffeine level in a person may reduce body weight and reduce...

At Coffee-Direct, we are always conscious of our environmental impact with regard to packaging and distribution, looking for ways that we can improve our processes wherever possible with the aim of reducing our carbon footprint across all areas of our business. One of the main areas we have been focusing on is our coffee and tea bags, and we are happy to be able to provide packaging that our customers can recycle via the Flexible Plastic Fund and Terracycle. Our Coffee BagsIn order to preserve the wonderful flavours and rich aromas of our freshly roasted coffees, we require a bag...

Our Happy Easter gift pack is the perfect treat for that special coffee-lover, especially if they are looking for a break from chocolate this year. Featuring twelve 60g bags of our finest coffees sourced from around the world, all packaged in a beautiful box, this pack is ideal for both coffee novices and connoisseurs and showcases an incredible range of diverse, full flavours and wonderful aromas. Freshly roasted to order, our Happy Easter gift pack also includes our informative Coffee Guide, providing useful information about these exquisite coffees. Our Happy Easter Coffee Gift pack contains:Monsoon Malabar Coffee - 60gMonsoon Malabar,...