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What are the benefits of freshly roasted coffee?
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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...
Going caffeine-free for the New Year?
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January doesn't have to be a miserable month full of unattainable New Year's resolutions. It can be more helpful to think of it as a time to restore and rebalance, to create healthier habits with the aim of feeling good. Many of us now set health-related goals as part of our New Year's resolutions. 'Dry January' for example has become a health and wellness movement. The idea behind it is to start the new year with a break from drinking, promoting a reset for both physical and mental well-being. And the same applies for caffeine. Freshly roasted caffeinated coffee may well be the...
Award-winning 'Coffee Stout'
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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...
How to make your own Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
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Well known coffee liqueur brands taste good but they are extremely sweet and syrupy. Coffee liqueur doesn’t need to be that way.We asked Laurence owner of Wharf Distillery a local independent craft and contract distillery for a simple cold brew coffee liqueur recipe that could easily be made at home using our Cold Brew Coffee bags and their artisan New Town Rum Mixed Spiced or their Gadan Drenc English Vodka, and here it is… Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Recipe: 1/ Add two of our Cold Brew Coffee Bags into a jug with 700ml filtered water. Place in the fridge for 24...
Gift Horse Week: 20% Discount on all Artisan Coffee Gifts
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With only 18 days left for online shopping (at the time of writing this) we thought that you may like a little help. We have created a selection of coffee related gift sets at varying prices which can be a main present or a simple stocking filler. For this week only we have created a discount code 'GIFTHORSEWEEK' that affords you 20% off the listed price. Hit the 'Shop now' button below, make your purchases, enter the discount code at payment and we will ship your chosen gifts out to you. Saturday 2nd December is Small Business Saturday UK a grassroots,...