October 2026
Halloween and Bonfire Night coffee recipes to make at home
Five Halloween and Bonfire Night coffee recipes, from a Yorkshire parkin latte to a Halloween espresso martini, each paired with a coffee we roast in York.
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September 2026
Why do we brew coffee at 94°C? How water temperature really affects taste
I've set my kettle to 94°C for years without knowing why. Here's what the research says about brew temperature, extraction, roast and why coffee...
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September 2026
Continuing an 80 year legacy: Bette Buna, Ethiopia
Our next Roasters Reserve is a G1 natural from Bette Buna in Megadu, Guji, fermented under CO2 for 144 hours. Here is the family...
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August 2026
Half caff, done properly: how we blended ours
This Half Caff took a few months on the cupping table. Two house coffees, and two separate roast profiles. Here's why.
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July 2026
What is 'Half Caff' Coffee
Half the caffeine, none of the compromise. What half-caff actually is, how much caffeine is really in a cup, and why it suits two...
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July 2026
Kenya Lot 20: an orange co-ferment and the story of the Ava mould
Our next release is a Kenyan orange co-ferment from Lot 20, made with orange, koji culture and a wild mould discovered by chance. Here...
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July 2026
What Is Co-Fermented Coffee?
Co-fermented coffee is not the same as flavoured coffee. Learn how co-fermentation works, why it can be divisive, and why transparency matters.
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June 2026
Coffee Processing Methods Explained: Washed to Anaerobic
A plain guide to how coffee is processed, from washed and natural to honey and anaerobic, what each method does to the cup, and...
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June 2026
Passion Fruit from Burundi: An Anaerobic Red Bourbon from Migoti Coffee Company
Passion fruit, caramel and cream from a country better known for clean washed Bourbons. An anaerobic Red Bourbon from Migoti Coffee Company in the...
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