Gold Box Roasters is one of the UK's top specialty coffee roasters. With Brewer's Cup champion baristas A licensed Q-graders and over 20 years of experience in the industry. Popular in London, Melbourne and Berlin, their coffee bar - with on-site specialty roastery, is a new concept for Newcastle. And they roast at least 4-5 times per week. During July we featured their coffee and spoke to Erik about how he started. As head roaster, Erik Ohrstrom, began as a part-time barista. Enjoying coffee he then became a regular …
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Beans from Central America, South America, and East Africa.
Our featured coffee was from Central America, South America, and East Africa. Roasted by our friends at Coffee Roasting Co. and Rounton Coffee Roasters. Here's a little more information that may make you want another fresh brew of coffee. Burundi – Gaterama (Coffee Central Roasting Co.) What better place to grow coffee. Burundi's mountainous terrain with a tropical climate ensures great coffee every year. Cassien Nibaruta, is a trained engineer. He designed, built, and implemented the Gaterama Washing Station in 2016. Located in the province of Gitega, at an altitude of …
Mexico Chiapas Turquesa – A Gem of a Decaf
To help you understand how important our coffee selection is to us we are featuring our decaf coffee. Decaffeinated coffee beans are so popular and the feedback we get is fantastic. Meet Roasted Bean Co. It’s no secret that the team at Roasted Bean Co. loves coffee. A lot. Being located in Brighton, where more cups of coffee are drunk per person than in any other city in the UK, it makes sense. The company's principle is simple. Look high and low for the:- highest quality most tasty quirkiest green coffee beans in the world. Roasting in small lots on a regular basis. You will …
Can you make coffee with cold water?
Sometimes you need your caffeine fix but want your coffee cold. The kettle may not be working or the weather outside is so pleasant and sunny that you’d prefer a cooler drink. Either way, you may be wondering if you can make coffee with cold water. The answer to that depends on the coffee you use – instant coffee or ground coffee. Making instant coffee with cold water We all know that making instant coffee is easy. All you need to do is mix a teaspoon or two of the coffee powder with a cup of hot water and stir. If you change things up and mix the coffee powder with a cup of cold water or …
Flat White vs Latte: What’s the Difference?
In our recent survey on the most popular coffees in the UK, we found that you prefer to order a flat white or a latte at coffee shops. Considering how they’re a favourite of coffee drinkers, and how we’re often asked about the differences between the two, we thought you’d find it useful to learn more about these popular coffee choices. What’s a flat white? A flat white is an espresso-based coffee. It’s made up of a single or double shot of espresso topped by a thin or ‘flat’ layer of microfoam – steamed milk that has been aerated to have a smooth and velvety texture. The microfoam has a …
Speciality Coffee Beans from India and Colombia for April 2022
Join us on a whistle-stop tour of India and Colombia in search of the best beans to share with you, courtesy of our featured roaster, Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters. Coffee from India -Ratnagiri Estate A specialty coffee farm covering 117 hectares, Ratnagiri produces an impressive amount of coffee. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, as well as being Rainforest Alliance certified. It is also home to over 48 species of birds, as well as monkeys, wild boars, leopards, tigers, and elephants. Around the world, Ratnagiri Estate coffee is a popular choice for those seeking fine …