In this post we’ve compiled a beginners guide to help explore and buy specialty coffee. For many of us stumbling into the world of specialty coffee can be a daunting affair. From the sheer volume of coffees on offer, to the level of coffee information that comes hand-in-hand. This guide is intended to provide assistance at the very start of this quest. Its goal – to promote a productive and enjoyable coffee journey in its greatest form….specialty.  Read on ..read more

Anyone who brews filter coffee at home particularly paper filtered has some level of expertise. Many will opt for using a pre-made brew recipe expecting one size fits all, which to some extent will produce a half decent cup of coffee. However for others, part of the excitement of drinking coffee is the experience in its entirety. From finding a great coffee to producing and perfecting a brew recipe to your very own high standards. Read on ..read more

Most speciality coffee subscriptions are great.  They allow you to get speciality coffee delivered to your doorstep on autopilot.  And often without even lifting a finger after placing the first order.  But what could make a coffee subscription more interesting than everything else out there? Firstly, it’s a good question – and one that we’ve been contemplating ourselves since launching the company. All of the coffees we offer are obviously of an exceptional standard, but sometimes we get some really, really interesting coffee beans that come our way.  Read on ..read more

Although all of our coffees are incredible, especially since they have technical cup scores of 85+, Peng Editions represents the highest calibre of coffee we have to offer – with scores of 90+.  In celebration of this range, our first edition was an exclusive to The Narrative – our coffee subscription service. Colombia / Finca El Paraiso / Special Fermentation / 1700masl Presenting: Diego Samuel Bermudez Diego Samuel Bermudez is a fascinating farmer having dedicated the last 13 years of his life to coffee.  Read on ..read more

When I first got into coffee choosing my initial home brew method was a big deal. For me I wanted one that was easy to use, produced good coffee and was value for money. Whilst I ended up with the great Hario V60, if I had to make the decision again I would’ve been split with the Clever Dripper. In recognition of this I’ve decided to give this wondrous brewer a dedicated post to give it the lime light it so greatly deserves. Read on ..read more

Anyone who brews filter coffee at home particularly paper filtered has some level of expertise. Many will opt for using a pre-made brew recipe expecting one size fits all, which to some extent will produce a half decent cup of coffee. However for others, part of the excitement of drinking coffee is the experience in its entirety. From finding a great coffee to producing and perfecting a brew recipe to your very own high standards. Read on ..read more

Today we pit two of what I would consider are the leading home electric coffee filter brewers head to head. In one corner we have an all star original, the Moccamaster KBG coffee maker. The other, a newer modernistic interpretation of filter coffee brewer, the Wilfa Classic+. Both good enough for home, office and light commercial use they hit a good base level for batch brewer quality. Yet which is better and which should you go for? Read on ..read more

Most coffee subscriptions are great.  They allow you to get coffee delivered to your doorstep on autopilot.  And often without even lifting a finger after placing the first order.  But what could make a coffee subscription more interesting than everything else out there? Firstly, it’s a good question – and one that we’ve been contemplating ourselves since launching the company. All of the coffees we offer are obviously of an exceptional standard, but sometimes we get some really, really interesting coffee beans that come our way.  Read on ..read more

Coffee gifts make excellent presents. Not just because there are so many coffee lovers. But also because there’s such a diverse array of coffee products – many of which are affordable! I’d go as far as saying that coffee gifts are easily one of the best hacks. Especially when you’re in a bind and stuck for last-minute ideas. From brew equipment, to coffee beans and everything in-between. The products available on the market are so diverse that you can end up in wildly different rabbit holes when looking for the perfect coffee gift. Read on ..read more

The Aeropress is a unique piece of brew kit: compact for on the go, affordable for easy access, one of the fastest filter brew methods, and sturdy in design.  But which makes the better cup of coffee: the Upright or Inverted method? I consider the Aeropress the Swiss army knife of coffee filter brewers.  You can grab an Aeropress on our site if you don’t own one already.  There’s even a travel-sized Aeropress kit called the Aeropress Go if you need one while travelling. Read on ..read more