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The World of Speciality Coffee

The UK's Most Popular Coffees

Everybody has a favourite coffee. Whether you stick to a black Americano or prefer something sweeter with syrups and cream, the chances are you have a go-to brew. We also know that more of you than...

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The UK's Best Cities for Coffee Lovers

Good coffee is easy to find in the UK now, but some places are especially well served. Here's our guide to the best UK cities for coffee lovers, with independent roasters we've worked with and café...

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Iron & Fire Coffee: Speciality Coffee Roasters in Shrewsbury

Iron & Fire is an independent speciality coffee roaster in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. It was started by Kevin Burrows after around ten years working in coffee in Melbourne, Australia, and today he...

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What Happens to Your Body When You Take That First Sip of Coffee

That first sip of coffee in the morning is one of life's small pleasures. Here's what's actually going on in your body when you take it, and what the research does and doesn't say. Coffee is one o...

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Monsoon Estates Coffee Company: Craft Roasters near Stratford-upon-Avon

Monsoon Estates is an independent craft coffee roaster just outside Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. It was started by Chris and Anne, who roast small batches in a never-ending search for the p...

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South American Coffee: Which Countries Grow the Best?

South America grows more coffee than any other part of the world. Brazil alone produces over a third of the world's coffee, and Colombia and Peru are among the biggest producers too. But each count...

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What is Speciality Coffee? And How to Choose One You'll Love

Speciality coffee is the top grade of coffee: beans that score 80 points or more out of 100 when they're tasted by trained graders. But it's about more than a score. It's coffee you can trace back ...

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