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The Coffee That Travelled 4,000 Miles to Feel Like Home
The Coffee That Travelled 4,000 Miles to Feel Like Home
Somewhere between a hillside in southern Ethiopia and a roastery in the Ribble Valley, a coffee cherry becomes the drink you have with breakfast. Most of that journey never gets... Read more...
Espresso at Home: can you make a flat white as good as your Barista?
Espresso at Home: can you make a flat white as good as your Barista?
So you bought a Fancy espresso machine at home with the dream of making your favourite vanilla oat flat white every morning and saving yourself the time and expense of... Read more...
Our Simple Guide to Coffee Jargon
Our Simple Guide to Coffee Jargon
If you're someone who loves coffee but feels lost in a whirlwind of terms like “single origin,” “cold brew,” or “third wave,” don't worry—you’re not alone. The world of coffee... Read more...
Goosnargh Farmers Market celebrates local food, coffee and community
Goosnargh Farmers Market celebrates local food, coffee and community
  Goosnargh Farmers Market on 9 May 2026 was a celebration of the people, produce and community spirit that make Lancashire’s food and drink scene so special. From the moment... Read more...
Because the only thing worse than a bad Monday is an empty bag.
Because the only thing worse than a bad Monday is an empty bag.
Tired of supermarket coffee that tastes bland and has been gathering dust in a warehouse? That's because it probably has. Coffee starts losing its best flavours within weeks of roasting,... Read more...
The Three Best Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Coffee at Home
The Three Best Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Coffee at Home
Who doesn’t love a great cup of coffee to kickstart the day? That first sip—the aroma, the flavour, the warmth—it's pure magic. But if you're anything like me, you’ve probably... Read more...
Cowboy Coffee: A No-Frills Guide to Delicious, Simple Coffee, anywhere.
Cowboy Coffee: A No-Frills Guide to Delicious, Simple Coffee, anywhere.
If you’ve ever been out in the wild, surrounded by nothing but the vast open sky, the quiet rustle of nature, and the crackle of a campfire, you probably know... Read more...
French Press Coffee: Overlooked and Underappreciated
French Press Coffee: Overlooked and Underappreciated
French press coffee doesn’t always get the love it deserves. In the world of pour-overs, syphons, and complicated espresso machines, the humble French press often takes a backseat. But here’s... Read more...