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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
It’s a fact that all dads love a good brew. Treat your dad to a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans and we can either deliver it to you or directly to them, roasted on the day of delivery in Nottingham or the day of postage for elsewhere in the UK. If you’d like us … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
I’ve just read an article by Sophie Heawood in The Guardian and it echoed something I’ve been thinking for a while. In her piece, Sophie says “We’ve become used to living in a world where BBC broadcasters can’t say what their politics are; where religious leaders get into trouble for having thoughts on how we … Read more
You may have been drinking pre-ground for a while. You may have only recently made the leap from instant (if you are drinking instant visit this link for the first step) but are keen to know how to make an even better cup of coffee. Your next investment should be a grinder. Even if you’re using a cafetiere … Read more
We meet a lot of people who are interested in what we do and like coffee but only have instant at work or at home. A lot even apologise for drinking it – you don’t have to, really. We drank instant once upon a time and if you are from the UK instant was probably … Read more
To celebrate UK Coffee Week, we’re offering 50% off your first custom coffee subscription delivery when you sign up before the end of Sunday 10th May 2015 using voucher code UKCoffeeWeek Our build your own coffee subscription allows you to create the perfect subscription package for your preferred taste and brewing style. You can be … Read more