PEABERRY COFFEE ROASTERS – BLOG

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?...

Are you all ready for Christmas? The answer is a definite fat ‘NO’ from me. However, we probably all know a few of those really organised people who have been ready with presents bought as early as the Christmas sales last year! If you are feeling hampered in your Christmas shopping efforts, it is the perfect time to consider our Christmas Coffee Hampers and Coffee Bean Gift Sets. Christmas Coffee Hamper & Gift Set This Christmas season we are offering very carefully procured Christmas coffee gifts in the form of our Coffee Hamper and Coffee Gift Set. Both gifts contain...

Africa's Largest exporter Uganda recently announced that production of the 2022- 23 crop could reach record levels due to improved rainfall and planting of seedlings over the last eight years. Ugandan coffee could be set to gain prominence, especially with Uganda Bukonzo coffee. Discovering Ugandan Coffee I can remember being slightly underwhelmed when I cupped samples about 5 years ago from another importer. I had decided after that, that Ugandan coffee was not one of my particular favourites. However when James Wilkinson (Omwani Coffee) last visited our Roastery he plonked himself straight down on my most comfortable chair and announced...

I happened to visit an independent coffee chain over the weekend looking for a cup of Joe and never wishing to miss a sales opportunity I asked how much they paid for their coffee? The very nice new manager said '£8.50 per kilo' and that they had just signed a three year contract with a new supplier, which included a lease with a new machine. Is this costly coffee? When I did my coffee roasting course with Stephen Diedrich in 2013 I met an already well established roaster, and whilst training he gave me an insight into how some coffee...

How are we able to continue to stock our range of Columbian coffee beans all year around? Most coffee producing countries only have one harvest per year and Africa is a prime example. When I discover a particularly well produced and processed harvest, for example our current African offering 'Burundi Masenga'. I usually decide to quickly reserve some more sacks. This helps when perfecting roast profiles as you have the stock available to continue to hone your Artisan skills. Roasting Columbian Coffee Beans There is nothing more frustrating than when I feel I have really come to understand the characteristics...

We are open to complete online orders which can't be done from home. Why not enjoy a lockdown coffee? Most coffee drinkers regard a cup of Joe as an essential part of their morning routine. It helps them to kick start body and mind into gear. I am terrible at meditation and find it hard to sit still for too long. However, when starting my day with a V60 lined with a wet filter paper balanced on top of a glass basin it is easier. I pour water in circles from a Japanese style teapot onto course grinds of a...