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Robusta coffee is one of the two primary species of coffee beans used in the production of coffee beverages, with the other being Arabica. In fact Robusta is the parent of Arabica.  It is widely accepted that Arabica coffee beans are superior to Robusta, and therefore the majority of Robusta beans are used in the mass production of cheaper coffee and instant coffee. That doesn't mean that there aren't premium quality Robusta beans available though. They certainly have their place in the world of speciality coffee, What are the characteristics of Robusta coffee? Robusta coffee beans have several distinct qualities...

Greetings Coffee Lovers! As we begin to welcome the blossoms of spring (hurray!), we are pleased to share with you the latest happenings brewing in our cosy corner of the coffee world. Coffee & Cake Giveaway!To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday March 8th, a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, we’ve partnered with Aldwinckles Coffee House in Market Harborough to give you the chance to win a 500g bag of freshly roasted Mexican WPZ coffee beans and a freshly baked cake.For IWD, Aldwinckles (run solely by women) will also be serving our ‘Mexican Women Power Zongolica’...

Cold brew coffee has gained a huge popularity in recent years due to its unique flavour and various qualities. But what is so special about cold brew? A recent UK cold coffee study asked 250 UK consumers about their cold coffee consumption perceptions and habits. The research showed how UK consumers think favourably about cold brew compared to regular iced coffee, with 35 per cent believing it has a smoother taste, 33 per cent believing it offers better coffee flavour, and 22 per cent believing it is less bitter or acidic. Here are just some of the benefits of our June Blend...

This article has been written to celebrate and promote International Women's Day (IWD) which is held annually on March 8th and is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality and advancing women's rights worldwide. Additionally, it serves as an opportunity to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and to acknowledge the work that still needs to be done to achieve full gender equality. This years theme is #inspireinclusion Women in the coffee industry Women play a significant role in the global coffee...

Greetings, Coffee Lovers! We hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with the warmth of a freshly brewed cup of freshly roasted coffee. As we step into the month of February, love is (supposedly!) in the air, and so too is the delicious aromatic fragrance of our coffee offerings. New Blog Post There is always much talk from independent coffee roasters (us included) about freshly roasted coffee. It is one of the crucial differences between small roasteries and large commercial coffee companies, but what are the actual benefits of freshly roasted coffee? We know we may be preaching to the converted here,...