What is the “wet” or “washed” coffee processing method?

By |2023-01-28T20:45:37+00:00January 28th, 2023|

The wet or washed coffee processing method is a method of processing coffee beans that involves using water to clean and separate the beans from the ripe coffee cherry. This method is also known as "wet processing" because it uses water to remove the outer layers of the cherry and clean the beans. The process begins by picking ripe coffee Read More [...]

What is the “natural” coffee processing method?

By |2023-01-28T20:45:48+00:00January 28th, 2023|

The natural or dry coffee processing method is a traditional method of processing coffee beans that has been used for centuries. It is a simple, low-cost method that does not require much equipment, making it a popular choice for small-scale farmers. The process begins with the coffee cherries being hand-picked when they are fully ripe. The cherries are then spread Read More [...]

Where is coffee grown?

By |2022-12-04T00:55:41+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

Coffee is grown in many countries around the world, including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. These countries are among the largest producers of coffee in the world, and are responsible for a significant portion of the global coffee supply. However, coffee is also grown in other countries, such as India, Indonesia, Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras, among others. The majority Read More [...]

Where do you deliver?

By |2022-12-03T20:42:49+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

We deliver to every part of Ireland and Northern Ireland. If you are in Northern Ireland, you will have to select United Kingdom as your delivery "country". This is how it is set up in our built-in (third party) shopping cart. We are working on arranging deliveries to other European countries. When we have a development on this we will Read More [...]

What is the difference between a cortado and a macchiato?

By |2022-12-03T19:36:12+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

The key difference between a cortado and a macchiato is that there is a little more milk in a cortado and the milk isn’t textured, whereas it is always foamed in a true Italian macchiato, no matter how small the serving of milk might be. Macchiato means “marked” in Italian so it’s basically an espresso marked with a little hot Read More [...]

What is a cortado coffee?

By |2022-12-04T13:36:21+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

What is a cortado coffee? There’s a definite trend in coffee consumption towards stronger drinks with more coffee and less milk. As coffee gets better generally, our taste is for more  flavour in our cup and less dilution, thus, the latte is giving way to the flat white, the cafe au lait is yielding to the macchiato and we are Read More [...]

What is a lungo or café lungo?

By |2022-12-03T17:33:10+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

Long-shot espresso, or lungo, is created by adding twice as much water to a typical espresso. As a result, it has a less robust coffee flavor but a more complex flavor profile with bitterer overtones. An Americano, which is an espresso topped with hot water, should not be mistaken with a lungo. The Lungo, like many of the most well-known Read More [...]

What is a ristretto coffee?

By |2022-12-03T17:32:57+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

A ristretto coffee is a type of espresso that is made with half the amount of water, resulting in a more concentrated and intense flavor.

What is a flat white coffee?

By |2022-12-03T17:33:26+00:00December 3rd, 2022|

A flat white is a type of coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. It is similar to a latte, but with less foam and a stronger espresso flavor.

How long will my coffee stay fresh?

By |2023-02-21T21:49:50+00:00March 21st, 2022|

How long will my coffee keep fresh? We get asked all the time, how long will our coffee stay fresh? How long will it keep in tip-top condition? And the short answer is that in general, unopened, whole beans will keep really well for up to a year, ground coffee unopened will stay fresh for about 4-5 months. Once opened, Read More [...]

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