Picture this: It's 2005 and a Japanese glassware-making company called Hario has just introduced a brewer that will revolutionise the coffee scene.  Hario: King of Glass Hario has a history dating back to 1921 when it was founded under the name Hiromu Shibata Works in Tokyo. Back then, their main operation was the manufacturing and sales of laboratory-grade glassware. Over the years, the company continued to research and improve the durability of glass, focusing on crafting heat-resistant glassware.  Since the beginning, Hario has taken pride in producing glassware of the highest q ..read more

The realm of specialty coffee is dynamic and always evolving, with coffee aficionados constantly on the lookout for new flavours to captivate their taste buds. In this continual exploration of specialty coffee, it comes as no surprise that coffee competitions often become an incubator for the emergence of distinctive and alluring coffee varieties.  This is exactly what happened at the 2023 World Barista Championships.  During the final round of the competition, two finalists used the Pink Bourbon varietal in their brewing. Known for its slight pinkish hue and unique flavour profile ..read more

It's a very merry Christmas at Hermanos! And by that, we actually mean that it’s been so busy. No complaints though! From Christmas Market prep to festive coffee-roasting to the birth of new seasonal characters like Santa Santiago, it’s been a rollercoaster of a month - and we’re only halfway through. Anyway, come along for a ride through the Christmas rush at Hermanos. Of course, we’ve got to start off with our two limited edition Christmas specialty coffee beans - Santa Rita Honey and Finca Las Brisas. Specially selected for you all the way from Colombia,  these two unique coffees cap ..read more

Feliz Navidad! It’s the best time of year and we at Hermanos are making it even better by curating two limited edition Christmas specialty coffee beans - Santa Rita Honey and Finca Las Brisas - just for you. You’ve also probably seen on our socials that we’ve put together an exclusive Christmas gift set consisting of both coffees and a double-walled cup - the perfect present!  Finca Las Brisas Finca Las Brisas is produced by the Alvear Family. Their farm is located in San Agustin in Huila, Colombia, a region renowned for its award winning coffees. Boasting a perfect combination of ex ..read more

November is hot coffee season. It’s the season of gloomy skies and murky mornings and pouring rain.  But if you look on the bright side (we know it’s hard, but do try), it’s also the season of thanksgiving! And what a beautiful time that is.  If you've been following along on our socials, you’ll know that we’ve kicked off a new Gratitude series this November. Our farmer friends are finally getting the opportunity to thank everyone who has purchased and loved their specialty coffee beans! We were really busy on our ‘Back to Origin’ trip to Colombia last month, hunting for new coff ..read more

You must’ve heard the news by now - Hermanos pods are here! If you haven’t, do allow us to introduce them to you! Presenting our sustainable single origin Nespresso® compatible pods for your very own specialty Colombian coffee experience at home.  We can't tell you the number of times this has been mentioned in our stores - “I love your coffee so much, but I only have a Nespresso® machine!”  We heard you, and we’ve delivered.  Our goal has always been to share the very best Colombian coffee with the world, and while we’ve made leaps and bounds through our beans, these Herman ..read more

How many times has someone said to you, “try this coffee, it's nothing like you've ever tasted!”, only for it to taste exactly like every other coffee you've had before? Well, trust us when we say that this time, you won't be disappointed.  Introducing Yellow Fruits, the coffee that sold out within hours at London Coffee Festival (LCF) 2023 and received such stellar reviews that a waiting list had to be created.  Sweet and syrupy with low acidity, this coffee boasts inimitable notes of pineapple, mango, yuzu, pear liqueur and manuka honey. When brewed carefully, its sugary aroma ..read more

Everyone knows that coffee is a great thing. But too much of any great thing can lead to something not so great - in this case - caffeine overload.  That’s where decaf comes in.  Perfect for those who can’t handle or are looking to reduce their caffeine intake, decaf provides you the incredible taste of coffee without any side effects.  Fun fact: Only around 97% of caffeine is removed so technically, even decaf isn’t completely caffeine-free.  How was it discovered?  Ludwig Roselius, a coffee merchant, pioneered the decaffeination process and started selling decaf ..read more

Colombia is responsible for about 10% of global coffee production, of which the majority is exported to be enjoyed globally. Colombia, having the perfect climate and conditions for coffee growth along with strong government incentives, has become a hub for specialty coffee. The 2 main species of coffee are arabic and robusta, where arabica is mainly used for specialty coffee. Within the arabica family there are different varietals, similar to different apple types (eg. Fuji, gala, granny smith), each varietal boasts distinct flavours and flourishes in different growing conditions. Le ..read more

If you’re a curious coffee drinker, you may be interested in how your coffee’s quality or its sustainability are impacted by the supply chain. If you’re a shop owner or coffee roasters like us, you are probably watching very carefully how international export logistics and producer supply capacity is impacting delivery timelines and wholesale prices. Knowing a little more about how it works (and the threats that it faces) can help you understand just how appreciative we should all be of great coffee when it’s available to us.  Who’s Involved? Generally, in the supply chain we have: g ..read more