Love your morning cup of coffee? Hold on to that feel-good mood because the benefits of your coffee ritual don't stop at your last sip. Turns out, the often-overlooked byproduct of roasting, coffee chaff, is a surprisingly valuable treasure for your garden. What is Coffee Chaff? Think of coffee chaff as the lightweight, papery husk that surrounds the coffee bean. It naturally falls away during the roasting process, making it an inevitable waste product for coffee roasters. This humble husk holds amazing potential for plant health! Benefits of Coffee Chaff in Your Garden 1. Supercharged So ..read more

What another wonderful, Carnival year it has been.  Thank you for keeping us doing what we love so much; sourcing, developing, and sharing with you all delicious coffee for the fourth year running.  The lovely feedback you share with us after drinking Carnival Coffee Roaster's coffee always makes our day. We roasted, cycled, posted, and delivered to your home, café and office a whopping 10 tonnes of delicious coffee throughout 2023. A few Carnival highlights from 2023 We are delighted that the Carnival subscription club member community continues to grow beyond our wildest ..read more

Would you believe it if someone told you that they won a whole little side of a mountain in a card game? Yes, it's true! Juan Cely's Grandad won their mountain in a card game many years ago. A stroke of luck, or what?   La Familia coffee farm is nestled on a picturesque mountainside overlooking Medellin. This prized land is a communal effort, shared among Juan's parents, aunties, and uncles. Juan's mother, in particular, stakes her claim on the second-highest plotas the second oldest of the sibilings.  Which is at an optimal altitude for growing coffee. Juan's Auntie and Uncle live ..read more

The Essential Role of Water in Crafting the Perfect Coffee Uncover the hidden secrets of coffee flavour extraction, all tied to water quality. As coffee enthusiasts, we understand that achieving that exceptional cup of coffee requires a symphony of elements to come together perfectly. From selecting the finest beans to mastering brewing techniques, every detail plays a part in achieving a state of perfect harmony through coffee. However, one often underestimated and overlooked element in this intricate process is water – the unsung hero that can either make or break your coffee experienc ..read more

We have recently installed our Loring Falcon15 coffee roasting machine in our new roasting coffee shop space and we can't wait to show this beauty to you. This machine's arrival has been much anticipated with a year and a half wait for a production slot and then a slow boat from California to reach us here in the UK. We have loved roasting in our Besca drum roaster over the years and we thought long and hard about which roaster would work best for us when we needed to upgrade to increase the capacity of our roastery and to be able to share even more amazing coffee with you all.  We also n ..read more

Introduction: When choosing the right coffee supplier, the supplier must ensure you receive your orders consistently and provide high-quality, traceable beans. With their expertise and commitment to sourcing the best beans, you can trust that each cup of coffee you serve will surpass yours and your customers expectations. Another benefit is the convenience and efficiency that come with having a reliable supplier. They take care of all aspects related to sourcing, roasting, and packaging the coffee beans, saving you time and effort while ensuring you always have a fresh supply of coffee ready f ..read more

  Introduction: For a lot of us, coffee isn't just a drink; it's like a ritual, a way to get some energy, and a comfy hug in a mug. But guess what? Your everyday coffee comes with some unexpected health perks too! In this blog post, we're going to dive into some cool advantages that come with sipping on your favourite brew. Boosted Brain Power One of the coolest things about coffee is how it gives your brain a little turbo boost. The caffeine in coffee is like a natural energy shot, making you more alert, focused, and even jazzing up your mood for a while. Studies have even shown that ..read more

What a Carnival year it has been.  Thank you for keeping us doing what we love so much; sourcing, developing and sharing with you all delicious coffee for the third year running.  We are so super grateful every time our phone pings with your coffee order and the lovely feedback you share with us after drinking Carnival Coffee Roasters coffee always makes our day. Relationship coffee As you know; It is really important where possible to return to the same farmers and repeat buy their coffee, this enables the farmers to plan their harvest and financially plan too. We were delighted to ..read more

A festive match made in heaven A William Curley chocolate paired with Feliz Navidad Christmas coffee. Make a new tradition of a festive coffee and chocolate pairing session with all of your family and friends. William Curley has chosen his feuilletine bar for this delightful festive pairing as this coffee and chocolate are oh so complimentary.  It's this year's festive must try treat. Both coffee and chocolate are seeds of fruit growing on tropical plants, and both of these delightful things are processed in a similar way.  They are picked, fermented, dried and then wonderfully roast ..read more

We are super proud of the wonderful Carnival speciality coffee Community that has grown beyond our wildest dreams over the last nearly three years.  Thank you so much for being a huge part of it. The last year has seen tremendous changes in the coffee world.   As I am sure you know, the pandemic has had a big impact on green coffee availability and logistics.  The cost of production has grown for farmers mainly due to increased labour and fertiliser costs.  Here in the UK, we have seen packaging costs increase by a third, green coffee nearly double in some cases and shippin ..read more