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We all have our favourite coffee drink, whether it’s a strong, traditional espresso made straight from an espresso maker, a luxurious cappuccino or a milky latte. One thing all coffees have in common is that they begin with the core element: a quality coffee bean brewed as an espresso shot. With lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos being common in most coffee shops and cafes, we likely know what goes into creating each of these much-loved drinks. But what about lesser-known coffee drinks, such as the ristretto, lungo and cortado Whether long or short, milky or dark, there is a wide variety of...

The Arabica coffee plant is thought to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, dating as far back as 12th century Yemen, and it remains the most commonly used coffee bean variety, leading the way ahead of the Robusta bean in second place. Produced in dozens of countries between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer, Arabica, or coffea arabica, now represents around 60% of global production. Usually grown at elevations of around 1,300-1,500m and predominantly in subtropical climates such as in Brazil, Colombia and Central America, Arabica coffee beans offer a wonderful diversity of flavours,...

When looking for a new coffee flavour or trying to find the perfect bean to suit your tastes, it can be quite daunting when faced with the vast variety of characteristics and flavour notes that are used to describe a cup of coffee. As is often the case, the best judge for a great cup of coffee is the taster, and being able to identify the flavours and complex interplay of certain traits in a cup is a great skill to develop. How Do We Taste Coffee? The process of tasting coffee happens in two different places – in our...

Enjoy a different coffee each month, carefully selected by our expert roasters, with our Coffee of the Month subscription. Our expertly roasted coffees are chosen to showcase our extensive range of quality origin and blended coffees from around the world, and each variety or blend is available as whole beans or pre-ground for your favourite brewing method. You can tailor your plan to choose your preferred bag size and quantity, as well as brewing method, and you can amend or cancel your plan at any time. What’s more, you can enjoy 50% off your first order when you use the code...

We are sometimes asked by our customers whether our coffee beans are freshly roasted when purchased, or if they have been roasted previously and simply picked from a shelf when an order is placed. We are very proud of the fact that all of our coffees, both whole bean and pre-ground, are always freshly roasted to order, immediately packaged and sent out to you the same day. Some coffee suppliers and supermarkets will offer coffee beans that have been roasted as much as several months prior, which means that you won’t be enjoying the freshest possible flavours and aromas when...