News — arabica coffee

Our new Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G2 Coffee is single origin Arabica coffee grown by 498 smallholder farmers in the Yirgacheffe region of southern Ethiopia. It is home to fertile soil, high elevation, and a tropical climate with moderate wet and dry seasons. The heirloom arabica varietal grown, the idyllic climate and the processing methods used, combine to create a signature flavour: a bright acidity, delicate tea-like body and floral aroma, with citrus, tropical fruit, berries and floral flavour notes. What is Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee? Ethiopian coffee from Yirgacheffe is renowned worldwide for its exceptional quality and distinct flavour profile. Yirgacheffe is...

There is much talk from independent coffee roasters (ourselves included) about freshly roasted coffee. It is one of the crucial differences between small roasteries and large commercial coffee companies. But what are the benefits of freshly roasted? Freshly roasted coffee is far superior to pre-roasted or stale coffee. Here are some advantages of enjoying coffee that has been recently roasted: Enhanced Flavour: Freshly roasted coffee retains its natural flavours and aromas, resulting in a more robust and nuanced taste. The beans undergo a complex chemical transformation during roasting, developing desirable flavours like caramel, chocolate, fruit, or floral notes. This freshness elevates the overall...

Earlier this year we told you about our local Lubenham-based joinery friend and home-brewer Martin Clarke who began to make 'coffee infused stout' with our single origin Sumatran coffee beans in his Grainfather brewer. Well, Martin has just won 1st prize for his Coffee Stout in the Stout section of the Anglian Craft Brewers 2023 Home Brewers Competition! And also got an honourable mention in the whole competition! That’s out of 120 entries.  The competition was judged by the Beer Judge Certification Programme who support the home-brewing community. You can actually apply to be a ‘Beer Judge’ with the BJCP! Not bad work if you can get it! What is stout? Guinness is...

We have created a new Italian-style espresso house blend coffee aptly named after our roaster Will - Willy's Classica. Here is a fusion of Arabica coffees from South American to include Brazilian Santos, Brazilian Yellow Bourbon and Nicaragua with a salute to the origin of coffee by adding some Ethiopian Sidamo. By medium roasting the Arabicas they have retained their individual flavour nuances which has resulted in this smooth coffee with fruity, nutty sweet honey and caramel notes. Willy's Classica makes a great all day coffee whether taking it straight or combining with milk. Our Italian-style House Blends: Willy's ClassicaGet...