PEABERRY COFFEE ROASTERS – BLOG

Who would’ve thought that speciality coffee and autumn make such a good pairing?    There’s a slight chill in the air and a darkness in the evenings - it can only mean one thing. Autumn is here. With the beginning of autumn marks a move away from all things warm and summery, and into the cosy vibes of the last months of the year.    What better way to embrace the autumn season than with warm, homely vibes. It’s out with the summery iced drinks, and in with cosy hot drinks to keep you warm all autumn long.    It’s...

Getting an espresso machine is only the first step to making coffee shop quality espresso at home. We also have to learn how to calibrate our machine properly in order to get shots with a perfectly balanced flavour. Not too sharp and not too bitter.Here I’m going to explain how to dial in an espresso machine so you can brew consistently delicious espresso shot. Understanding Extraction and How it Affects Flavour Before we go through the practicalities of pulling espresso shots, let’s just go through what extraction is, and what it actually means when an espresso shot is over extracted...

Coffee connoisseurs are always on the lookout for that perfect cup of speciality coffee that tantalises their taste buds. One of the ongoing debates in the coffee world revolves around a blend vs single origin coffee. While both signature blends and single origin coffees have their own loyal fans. In this blog, we explore the benefits of single origin coffees over a blend. We will also review current single origin coffee trends in the UK and outline why single origins are often seen as more distinctive compared to their blend counterparts which have a reputation for rounded flavours.  Join us for an exploration of an...

After doing a brief 3 day coffee roasting course with Stephen Diedrich in early spring of 2012. I purchased a quest m3 sample roaster, I then spent the entire summer of 2012 sitting in the garden roasting coffee or at least burning beans and making terrible tasting blends. This was the start of Peaberry Coffee Roasters and the foundation from which our reputation as artisan speciality coffee roasters has been built. The Single Origin Of Peaberry In August 2013, we incorporated ‘Peaberry Coffee Roasters, having already ordered our Diedrich IR12 some 6 months earlier to arrive at Summers end. The...

Peaberry Coffee Roasters has come a very long way since our incorporation in June 2013. During our ten year journey, we have tried whenever possible to constantly improve our speciality coffee offerings and packaging. It is our mission to not only provide our customers with the best tasting small batch roasted coffee but also with packaging that looks just as good as our coffee tastes. After all, as the saying goes, "we eat with our eyes first," and this is very much true for coffee. New Recyclable Packaging For Our Speciality Coffee We have recently repackaged our coffee for the fourth time,...

Coffee is so much more than just a beverage – it’s a culture, a way of life. For coffee lovers and coffee connoisseurs, nothing beats the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the rich, complex flavours that excite your taste buds. However, not all coffee is created equal. In recent years, specialty coffee has gained popularity among discerning coffee drinkers. It offers unique flavours and can boast ethical sourcing practices that set it apart from everyday commercial coffee. Commercial coffee is often served in many coffee shops. In this article, we explore what is speciality coffee. What is Speciality Coffee?...