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About PMCA

Pat McArdle is Dreambeans Coffee's Chief Bottle Washer and he looks after all elements of this website. He is obsessed with coffee and has been working with Greenbean Coffee for more than 25 years. He contributes all the blog posts on this site. Pat and his wife Caoimhe are responsible keeping all our our customers happy and correctly caffeinated, and for making sure that everyone is satisfied in their dealings with us. Pat McArdle and Pat Grant are responsible for tasting and blending all of the coffee on this site. Pat Grant is the true expert here, Pat McArdle is a useful second opinion and occasionally contributes a useful idea or suggestion.

Coffee drinking in China is on the rise.

By |2024-12-20T17:36:34+00:00December 20th, 2024|

Coffee drinking in China is growing rapidly. Coffee drinking is becoming very popular in China, very quickly. I visited China three times during 2023 and 2024 and even in that short space of time, I could see a noticable uptick in coffee consumption. There are more coffee shops, more customers in the coffee shops, more selection and more interest in coffee generally. In the space of 18 months, many Chinese people seem to have progressed from wondering why you would Read More [...]

Best Christmas gift for coffee lovers.

By |2024-12-15T21:19:44+00:00December 15th, 2024|

Christmas present for coffee lovers. A great christmas gift for coffee lovers. The Dreambeans AllStars. If you’re shopping for a coffee lover who likes to try new tastes and new flavours, the Dreambeans All Stars is probably the perfect gift for them. Featuring four fantastic Great Taste Award–winning blends, this amazing selection takes the guesswork out of gift-giving. Each packet brings something different to the table, —bold, bright, or somewhere in between—so they can decide for themselves which roast belongs Read More [...]

Best last-minute Coffee gift

By |2024-12-16T14:53:56+00:00December 15th, 2024|

Best Last Minute Coffee Gift The Dreambeans Coffee Gift Card Last minute gift If you’re getting down to the wire on your shopping, a Dreambeans Coffee gift card is an easy solution that doesn’t feel like it was a last-minute purchase. You can set it up to land right in someone’s inbox at any time you choose on Christmas morning. Perfect timing without the stress of shipping deadlines or tracking numbers. The best part? They get to choose their favourite Read More [...]

Last coffee orders for Christmas 2024 at Dreambeans

By |2024-12-15T21:20:48+00:00December 15th, 2024|

Last coffee orders Thursday 19 December 2024. Christmas Coffee Orders: Time’s Getting Tight Hey everyone, just a heads-up about our holiday shipping schedule: Last day to order before Christmas: Thursday 19 December 19 Final courier pick-up: Friday 20 December Last clock and collect pick-up: 12:00 on Friday 20 December Delivery window: Couriers will be making home deliveries every day up to and including Christmas Eve That said, we can’t guarantee anything will arrive before the big day—it’s a busy season, Read More [...]

Irish Coffee Recipe. The best Irish coffee recipe you’ll find!

By |2024-12-09T21:30:12+00:00December 9th, 2024|

How to make an Irish coffee. Best Irish Coffee Recipe: Featuring our Torero Blend Coffee Irish coffee is a world famous drink that combines rich coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and fresh cream for a smooth and opulent drink that still retains its subtle caffeine kick. Using Torero coffee from Dreambeanscoffee.ie elevates an Irish coffee to extraordinary levels of flavour. Here’s a good recipe and a quick look at why Torero is the perfect choice for Irish coffee. Why is Torero so Read More [...]

Irish Coffee: Who made the first Irish Coffee?

By |2024-12-10T13:27:59+00:00December 9th, 2024|

Irish Coffee: When and where was it invented? The Birthplace of Irish Coffee: Foynes Flying Boat Terminal, Limerick in 1943 The world-famous Irish Coffee cocktail is a great story that tells how blending ingenuity, warmth, and hospitality with a good measure of coffee created a drink that has become an enduring global icon. Here’s the full story of how this classic cocktail was invented in what is now Shannon Airport, and why it is so popular in Ireland and all Read More [...]

Decaf Coffee. A Quick History.

By |2024-10-10T01:53:04+00:00September 20th, 2024|

History of Decaf, and who invented it? The history of decaffeinated coffee is a fascinating journey that includes scientific discoveries, health concerns, and cultural shifts. For centuries, coffee drinkers have appreciated the flavour and the stimulating effects of caffeine, but it wasn’t until the early 20th century that the idea of decaffeinated coffee really came into its own. The road to creating coffee without caffeine was far from straightforward, taking centuries to materialise due to scientific and technical challenges. Early Read More [...]

Price Rises: Why They became unavoidable

By |2024-09-26T08:59:12+00:00August 22nd, 2024|

Coffee price increases have become unavoidable Dreambeans' mission is to make everyone's day a little brighter by giving you amazingly good coffee at fair and reasonable prices. We do what we can to keep the costs down, we give you a free fourth bag of coffee when you buy three, and we consistently keep our prices below the prices we see being charged for coffee that is (let's be honest) not as good as Dreambeans. However, as costs of everything Read More [...]

Recyclable Coffee Bags

By |2024-09-02T00:24:53+00:00August 20th, 2024|

New, Fully Recyclable Coffee Bags At Dreambeans, our mission is to strive for a better future, ensuring that we still have a planet to share in the years to come. In the coming weeks, you’ll notice a change in our packaging as we transition from our traditional brown paper Kraft bags to new black bags. This change goes beyond just appearance; it’s a carefully considered move to better align with our sustainability goals. We understand the importance of minimising our environmental impact, and Read More [...]

Coffee processing methods. Natural, washed and others.

By |2024-04-07T13:15:56+00:00April 6th, 2024|

Coffee Processing. Washed, Natural and Honey Natural processing. This coffee is undergoing a drying process while still encased in its fruit. A closer examination reveals a colour contrast: the coffee at the forefront is a vivid red, indicating it has recently been harvested and awaits further sorting. Meanwhile, the coffee positioned towards the rear adopts a deeper shade of purple or burgundy, a testament to its exposure to several days of sun-drying. Coffee processing methods. The Impact on Read More [...]

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