Where it’s from Our new Kenyan arrival is coffee is grown in Gichugu, on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya. The volcanic soil, high altitude and wet climate create some of the best coffee-growing conditions in the world. Farmers here have grown coffee since the 1950s. Most work in small holdings and deliver their cherry … Continued
After a summer of holidays, iced coffees and routines going slightly off-piste, September is a good time to give your home coffee set-up a quick MOT. You do not need new equipment. A small September coffee reset can make a noticeable difference to what ends up in your cup. Start with the coffee cupboard Check … Continued
Dark roast coffee tastes stronger, looks darker and often seems like it should contain more caffeine. But that is not necessarily true. Roast colour tells you far more about flavour than caffeine content. Does dark roast have more caffeine? Not automatically. Caffeine is relatively stable during roasting, so the difference between light and dark roasts … Continued
There are mornings when you want something that makes you stop after the first sip and think, yes, that was a very good decision. That’s exactly where our Americas Best Sellers Coffee Bundle comes in. We’ve brought together three of our favourite single-origin coffees from Peru, Brazil and Mexico, giving you three distinctly different cups … Continued
If coffee tasting notes sometimes feel like a language you were never taught, you’re not alone. The good news is you don’t need to be a coffee expert to notice the difference between different coffees. A great place to start is with African coffee, where flavours can range from bright and citrusy to rich, smooth … Continued
Coffee may be part of our daily routine, but it rarely feels the same throughout the year. A bright spring morning calls for a different cup from a cold December afternoon. In summer, we may prefer coffee served over ice, while autumn often brings a craving for deeper, richer flavours. The Dancing Goat Coffee at … Continued
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Yorkshire Day. Fly the White Rose, tuck into something local or declare, with complete confidence, that nowhere else quite measures up. But before owt else, there should be coffee. No arguing with the alarm clock. No gulping down half a cup while hunting for your keys. Just a … Continued
Summer coffee is rarely one-size-fits-all. Some mornings call for something smooth and chocolatey. On hotter afternoons, a bright, citrusy coffee can feel far more appealing. Then there are the days when only a rich, caramel-like cup will do, preferably over ice and within reach of a sunny chair. Choosing coffee does not need to feel … Continued
Iced latte season calls for coffee that can hold its own. Ice softens aroma. Milk adds sweetness and texture. So, if the beans are too delicate, too sharp or too bitter, the final drink can taste thin, flat or harsh. The best iced latte beans are smooth, rounded and rich enough to stay balanced when … Continued
Every great story needs a hero. Some have knights. Some have explorers. Some have inventors with wild hair and notebooks full of impossible ideas. Coffee, naturally, has a goat. The Legend of the Dancing Goats The story goes that centuries ago, in the hills of Ethiopia, a goat herder noticed something rather strange about his … Continued
There is a particular kind of betrayal that only coffee can manage. One minute, it is 8.47pm and you are enjoying a lovely, comforting cup after dinner. The next, it is 1.13am and you are lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, mentally reorganising the kitchen cupboards and wondering whether you have always been able … Continued
Some coffees are rich, dark and comforting. Others come with a little more bounce. Bright, fruity coffees are perfect for drinkers who enjoy citrus, fruit or floral notes in the cup. They feel fresh, aromatic and expressive, with flavours that can remind you of lemon, berries, blossom or stone fruit. What does “bright” coffee mean? … Continued
