Is the €1 Espresso Al Banco Gone Forever? Italy Braces for the €2 Espresso as Coffee Prices Keep Rising. A Rapidly Rising Cost. Italy’s espresso prices have climbed substantially in the past three years, prompting fears that the once-inconceivable €2 espresso could become a reality. Traditionally known for its affordable coffee culture, Italy now finds itself grappling with unprecedented cost pressures. Historic Coffee Culture Under Strain. Espresso has long been central to Italian identity. Cafés and bars across the Read More [...]

Making coffee without electricity. Coffee in a power cut. A survival guide! Some of us had a rude awakening during Storm Eowyn, which hit Ireland in the early hours of 24 January 2025. For us, the awakening was at 04:25 when the sheer noise of the wind outside woke my wife, Caoimhe and me. I've never seen or heard wind like it. Incredibly, all the kids slept through the entire thing. After a few minutes of watching the storm grow, Read More [...]

Gas-fired roasters make the best coffee. Both of our coffee roasters are gas-fired. We have two excellent manually controlled roasters, one with 42 kg capacity and one with 23 kg capacity. Both of these machines have been specifically modified to Pat Grant's own designs over the years. They are quite unique and we look after them assidiously. Pat Grant, Greenbean's Master Roaster describes them both as "happy roasters". Every roaster has an element of personality about it, and behaves slightly Read More [...]

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 [...]

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 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 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 [...]

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: 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 [...]

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 [...]