News — coffee

October is an important month for coffee. As you might have seen 1st October was International Coffee Day and this year’s theme is ‘Embracing Collaboration’ because of course our favourite brew is the result of wide collaboration, often unseen, among numerous actors across the global value chain, all working together to bring us that perfect cup, every day. We made a quick list of all the people who make our daily coffee possible: Coffee Farmer Coffee Farm Workers Coffee Processors Fermenters and Dryers Graders Cooperatives Buyers Green Bean Exporters and Importers Traders & Brokers Distributors Roasters (AKA William) Quality Control...

Well Roasted Coffee News Welcome to our April newsletter. Here is what’s happening at the roastery this coming month.Roasters Holiday:We do need to tell you that William will be taking a well-earned break from 15th to 24th May so the roastery and online sales will be closed during that time. Even though it is just 10 days please do plan your coffee needs to cover this period and if you need any help just let us know. You can also read our tips on how best to store freshly roasted coffee to prolong its freshness. THE LAST DATE for online orders will...

Spring is officially here! As we enjoy the blossom on the trees, the spring flowers in the ground, and the sun has begun to warm us once again (just), we can't help but feel the excitement of the season. With Easter just around the corner, we're pleased to announce our Spring Sale! Spring Sale:Spring means its time to make Cold Brew again! We have been popping one of our 'Cold Brew Coffee Bags' into customer’s orders for some time now to give you all the chance to try our delicious cold coffee. If you haven’t tried one yet, they have a...

Robusta coffee or Coffea canephora 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.  Robusta coffee was possibly first discovered and cultivated in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly known as Zaire) in Central Africa. The plant was first identified in the late 19th century, around the 1890s. Since then, it has spread to various other regions with suitable climates for cultivation. It is widely accepted that Arabica coffee beans are superior to Robusta, and therefore the majority of Robusta...

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...