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Dear Coffee Lovers Welcome to our June newsletter. As you know we have just had a well earned break. We went on some very special travels to warmer climes! Thank you for bearing with us and ordering your coffee needs around our away dates. We hope you had enough coffee supplies to keep you going?! We are back now. And we are ready to roast. We freshly roast your coffee to order so whenever you are ready, we are too! And here is what is happening at the roastery this coming month. Northamptonshire Food & Drink Week 1st to 9th JuneTaking place...

What does AA mean in Kenyan coffee? In the context of Kenyan coffee grading, "AA" refers to the size and quality of the coffee beans. AA beans are the largest and often considered the highest grade of Kenyan coffee. These beans are typically more flavourful and have a more complex profile compared to lower grades. The "AA" designation signifies that the beans are large, with a size typically ranging from 7.2 to 7.8 millimetres in diameter. This grading system helps buyers identify the quality and characteristics of Kenyan coffee beans. You can view our Kenya AA Coffee here. What are...

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...