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Jar of whole coffee beans for storage

How to Store Your Coffee So It Doesn't Go Stale

Freshly roasted coffee starts losing its aroma the moment it's exposed to air, light, and heat. Most of the "why doesn't my coffee taste like it did in the shop"...

How to Store Your Coffee So It Doesn't Go Stale

Freshly roasted coffee starts losing its aroma the moment it's exposed to air, light, and heat. Most of the "why doesn't my coffee taste like it did in the shop"...

Light, Medium or Dark Roast: What's Actually the Difference?

Light, Medium or Dark Roast: What's Actually th...

Dark roast isn't stronger, and light roast isn't weaker. Here's what roast level actually changes about your coffee, and how to pick the right one for you.

Light, Medium or Dark Roast: What's Actually th...

Dark roast isn't stronger, and light roast isn't weaker. Here's what roast level actually changes about your coffee, and how to pick the right one for you.

Why Your Home Coffee Doesn't Have to Taste Worse Than the Café's

Why Your Home Coffee Doesn't Have to Taste Wors...

The most common complaint we hear is some version of: "I bought good beans, but it just doesn't taste like it does in a café." Almost always, it's not the...

Why Your Home Coffee Doesn't Have to Taste Wors...

The most common complaint we hear is some version of: "I bought good beans, but it just doesn't taste like it does in a café." Almost always, it's not the...

Arabica vs Robusta: What's Actually in Your Bag of Coffee

Arabica vs Robusta: What's Actually in Your Bag...

Every bag of specialty coffee you'll ever buy, including both of ours, says "100% Arabica" somewhere on it. Most people skim past it. It's worth knowing why it's there, and...

Arabica vs Robusta: What's Actually in Your Bag...

Every bag of specialty coffee you'll ever buy, including both of ours, says "100% Arabica" somewhere on it. Most people skim past it. It's worth knowing why it's there, and...

How to Brew Barista-Level Coffee at Home (No Fancy Machine Needed)

How to Brew Barista-Level Coffee at Home (No Fa...

No £2,000 machine required. Here's how to get barista-level coffee from Lekker Brew and Bliksem Brew using kit you probably already own.

How to Brew Barista-Level Coffee at Home (No Fa...

No £2,000 machine required. Here's how to get barista-level coffee from Lekker Brew and Bliksem Brew using kit you probably already own.