19/11/2020
Your cup of coffee only contains about 2% coffee - the rest of it is water. Because of this, it's no surprise that getting water 'right' is a big deal.
13/11/2020
It’s not every day you receive an email from your favourite North East brewer (Donzoko Brewing Company) regarding an exciting collaboration: “Now dude, fancy ageing some coffee in a bourbon barrel so I can brew some up in a batch of beer?” “Damn right” was the reply (or words to that effect).
01/11/2020
There’s something reassuring about the predictable change of the seasons. Crunchy leaves are piled up by the pavement, our breath is suspended in the morning chill (if not behind a mask), and the shorter, darker days leave us reaching for those things that bring us comfort.
13/10/2020
Nestled at the foothills of the Ilamatepec Volcano is arguably one of the most beautiful coffee farms in the whole of Central America. Some might say I hold a slight bias, as this place will forever have a very fond place in my memory as the first coffee farm I visited - Finca Bosque Lya.
28/09/2020
Whether it’s an upcoming birthday, you’re planning early for Christmas or you just want to treat the coffee lover in your life, we have put together our top 5 gifts that as crazy coffee people ourselves, we’d love to receive!
21/09/2020
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 3 stars for our Two Stories blend, in the Great Taste Awards 2020. What's more, our Daybreak Blend and El Salvador - Bosque Lya have both been awarded a star of their own!
04/08/2020
Despite being a staple of nearly every home, there's a lot of confusion around how to store coffee... "Can coffee go bad?" "Where should it be stored?" "How can I keep it fresher for longer?" We thought it was time to weigh in and share our thoughts on the matter, from the journey of the green crop, all the way to your home.
19/06/2020
A machine that hasn’t been properly cleaned and maintained will need repairing sooner than one that has. Not only that, but a dirty machine will never give you the quality of coffee that your customers deserve... We’re here to give you a few pointers on how to keep on top of your cleaning and show you what to avoid
30/04/2020
Over the last few weeks, we have been doing our best to keep local NHS services well-caffeinated. Given the circumstances they find themselves in, a good cup of coffee is the very least we can do for them. Back in March, before we entered lockdown, we pledged to give free coffee to NHS staff, from our two shops in Middlesbrough. With the support of Drew Rowley of React Nutrition, we had the equivalent of 500 coffees behind the bars. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to give all of these... Read More
13/02/2020
It's not often that you can spend such quality time with a coffee producer, especially not from the comfort of your own roastery!
