It is always best to choose whole coffee beans ...  Beans stay fresher for longer, and so your coffee should taste better, too.  As soon as green coffee beans are roasted, they start to release CO2, which affects the taste. They will oxidise and slowly start to go 'stale' and have a flat taste after a while. When coffee is ground, there is a higher surface area which is exposed to oxygen and that will cause them to lose their freshness faster, so it's best to keep coffee beans whole as close to brewing as possible. Treat your coffee beans similarly to potatoes: store them in a dark ..read more

Celebrating organic coffee beans and coffee brands this September. Throughout September we will be joining the Soil Association in celebrating all things Organic to help raise awareness of the incredible benefits that both organic farming, food and drink offers for our climate, nature and our health.  If nature could talk, it would ask us to listen, and farm in a way that supports healthier soils and more wildlife. This is why we believe transitioning towards sustainable food and farming systems that work with nature offer us a way to begin combating climate change, diet-related ill-hea ..read more

International Coffee Day: The history of coffee As International Coffee Day approaches on the 1st of October, we couldn't be more excited to kick off the annual celebrations! We also have a bunch of exiting stories, recipes and collaborations to share with you too as we move into the Autumn and Winter.  However, to understand the full scope of why we are looking forward to celebrating International Coffee Day (and all things coffee), we thought we would take a look back in time at the history of one of the worlds most revered drinks... Coffee! What is International Coffee Day? For th ..read more

Simple and delicious, our toasted marshmallow latte recipe! Whether you like marshmallows or not, we can certify that this is what we think they were always destined for, a certifiably delicious toasted marshmallow latte! It all comes down to our toasted marshmallow simple syrup, which gives you the sweet base for your latte, without the need to add marshmallows (should you wish). The rich flavour of vanilla and sugar content when toasted releases rich flavours of sweet caramel and vanilla which is more akin to that of a Crème Brûlée, whist of course still tasting very much like a toasted m ..read more

Fairtrade 100% Arabica | Medium Roast | Strength 3/6 It is the skills of our farmers and diverse nature of Cajamarca’s unique micro-climates and altitudes which yield not only the traditional flavours of a Peruvian coffee such as caramel and cacao, but in Peru Amoju you will be able to find notes of berries and prunes.  In every cup you will discover deep and rich sweet profiles within a rich body, defined by a delicate yet mouth-watering sweetness with hints of dry apricot and a fruity yellow plum like acidity.  THE COOPERATIVE The coffee growing lands of our Peru Amoju are locat ..read more

Quick, easy and delicious: Kokebi Coffee BBQ sauce recipe Summer is back and and if you love time out in the sun, what better way to spice up your evenings and weekends by getting the BBQ fired up for delicious burgers, steaks, seafood and veggie kebabs. Herbs, spices and sauces are the cornerstone of any BBQ, and with our latest recipe we have switched things up for coffee and BBQ lovers in search of a more savoury BBQ sauce to add complexity and an earthy, smokey component.  Our home made BBQ sauce also boasts less sweetness than you will find off the supermarket shelf, but best of a ..read more

We have collected some of our finest gift ideas for coffee loving dads With Father's day approaching on Sunday 19th of June, we have collected some of our finest gift ideas for coffee loving dads and grandads designed to show dad just how much you appreciate him!  If your dad is a lover of coffee, you have come to the right place because our gourmet coffee gift ideas provide plenty of inspiration as to the ideal Father’s Day presents.  So if your Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad or whoever you're buying a Father's day gift for, loves coffee, then show them you've put some thought in, w ..read more

Coffee cocktails with 19/29 Agency and Kokebi Coffee It's no secret that at Kokebi Coffee we love to collaborate, in fact we believe it's integral to what we do. Not least because we love working with other creatives but, when it comes to gourmet coffee, we believe it's an experience best shared. This philosophy extends beyond barista quality coffee, but into the world of beverages and cocktails at large. It's when these worlds collide that we couldn't be more enthusiastic to explore and experiment in the endless possibilities. With trials already underway, we have proudly showcased our fi ..read more

Our Lavender latte is delicious, delicately floral and easy to make at home or your coffee shop. Every season brings its own wonderful set of flavours, traditions, colour and indeed recipes to our tables, and Spring at Easter is one of our favourites.  Spring inspires fresh and natural flavours, zest and hope as nature is coming into full bloom, which has influenced our latest recipe the delicious Lavender Latte coffee. Our Lavender Latte is perfect for making at home or serving to your customers, offering something of exemplary quality and freshness to your seasonal menu. Here's what ..read more

Fairtrade 100% Arabica | Medium Roast | Strength 3/6 This is why we have selected the Sidamo region, which is directly on the border with Kenya where the coffee is grown at high altitudes of 1500 metres producing only the best quality Arabica varietals. The soils of the highlands in Sidamo are also heavily volcanic which further improves the flavour and character of this fine coffee. It is here in Sidamo that we found the perfect choice for our single origin coffee, uncompromising on quality and flavour while meeting our organic and Fairtrade stipulations, Shakisso Farm. It is here coffee ..read more