June 2025
How Arabica and Robusta percentages affect your coffee
When you pick up a bag of coffee, you might notice it lists percentages of Arabica and Robusta beans — for example, 80% Arabica...
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June 2025
Where do Arabica beans come from? The origins of Arabica coffee
When you hear the term Arabica beans, it refers to one of the most celebrated coffee species in the world, Coffea arabica. Renowned for...
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June 2025
Arabica vs Robusta Coffee in 2025: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
Arabica or Robusta? One is smooth, fruity and built for filter. The other is bold, bitter and made for espresso. Here's how they differ,...
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May 2025
What is single origin coffee? A guide to a more interesting cup
Let’s start with this: single origin coffee doesn’t mean fancy, exclusive, or overly complicated. It means the beans in your cup come from one...
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May 2025
York Emporium Roasters Reserve: Microlot Coffee
There’s coffee you drink every day, and then there’s coffee you remember. That’s the idea behind York Coffee Emporium’s Roasters Reserve: a curated, small-batch...
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May 2025
Win Coffee for a Year – And Share the Joy With a Friend at York Coffee Emporium
Big news deserves bold coffee. Back in February this year, we unveiled our new look at York Emporium – a full rebrand that reflects...
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May 2025
Choosing the right coffee for you: A York Emporium guide
Selecting the perfect coffee shouldn’t feel like deciphering an ancient manuscript under candlelight, quill in hand. At York Emporium, we believe in joyous discovery. Whether...
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April 2025
Why you should try different coffees
For many, coffee is part of the morning ritual to start the day. However, a lot of coffee drinkers tend go with the same...
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April 2025
The perfect pairing: Easter, chocolate & coffee from York Emporium
So, we teamed up with our marvellous friends at York Cocoa Works to create something truly divine: a glorious Easter duo featuring a 200g...
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