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Category: Features
Why we use bikes in our business
Back in September we were invited to talk to Mark Dennison at BBC Radio Nottingham about why we use bikes in our business. The email inviting us to speak on the show included the line “businesses that still use bicycles” which made us laugh at the idea that using bikes as a delivery vehicle is…
Make a difference with your coffee for #DoGoodFriday
This year some businesses are forgoing the imported horror show that is Black Friday and instead taking part in Do Good Friday by donating money to charity. We love this idea and so we’ll be donating 10% of all sales made between Friday 27th November and Monday 30th November to the Emmanuel House Give a…
Animated guide to different coffee brewing styles
We love this animated video guide to brewing coffee in different styles from &Orange Motion Design, including Aeropress, French Press, and Moka Pot. What’s your favourite brewing style? An Instant Guide to Making Coffee from &Orange Motion Design on Vimeo.
Meet the new member of our family: an e-bike!
I’m not normally one for quoting (or probably mis-quoting) biblical phrases, but I’d like to start this post by saying judge not lest ye be judged. You see amongst cyclists e-bike is a dirty word and we’ve just bought one… As The Roasting House grows, we need new tools and new logistic challenges present themselves.…
Kitchen Coffee Machines with Style
A growing area of science known as neurogastronomy studies how our brains think about flavour. One fact emerging is that food and drink really tastes better when it is made with style. Which is why everything taste better in a swish restaurant or trendy bar. Our brains add something to how we perceive flavour which…
Five ways to brew coffee while camping
It’s summer and that means camping season is here, Whether you’re off for a week in the wilderness or hitting the festivals you shouldn’t have to forgo your morning brew just because you’re packing light. Here’s some ingenious ways to brew up while camping: Collapsible coffee dripper If you regularly like to get in the…
Why we deliver locally by bicycle
We make all of our coffee deliveries in and around Nottingham by bicycle, going as far as Hucknall in the north and Long Eaton in the south. Here’s why: 1) Speed. We can roast your coffee and deliver it to you by bike on the same day, within 24 hours of you ordering 2) Cost.…
How to make the perfect iced coffee
There are two main ways to make iced coffee – steeped in cold water for at least 12 hours, or brewed fresh and hot then poured over ice. Each method has its benefits. A long brew over cold water reduces bitterness as heat releases the oils and chemical compounds from coffee, including those responsible for…
Three coffees to help you get through Monday
Aarrgghh, the alarm is blaring! It’s Monday, you’ve hit snooze twice already and you know you’ll do it at least twice more. What you need is a good cup of coffee. Here are our three best beans for brewing up a Monday morning cup of goodness. Tiger Stripe If you’ve tried Tiger Stripe before, you’ll…