The truth about the McCafe advert…
Looking into the truth behind the McCafe advert…
The Mushroom Coffee Review
Organo Gold’s unique blend of coffee reviewed.
My first coffee cupping with Atkinsons
Who are Atkinsons? On the 9th March, I attended my first coffee cupping at Grind and Tamp. The evening was hosted by Atkinsons, a local roaster based in Lancaster. I have tasted their coffee on a number of occasions in a few of the coffee houses I have visited and it does not disappoint. Before the event, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew that coffee cupping involved testing the characteristics of different coffees but not quite how the…
The importance of the coffee bean
The UK’s Coffee Addiction A staggering 55 million cups of coffee are consumed in the UK on a daily basis according to the British Coffee Association. The mass coffee market in the UK opens many opportunities for coffee growers and roasters alike, but how do you know that your coffee is of good quality? Many coffee shops now show great pride in using 100% Arabica beans, but why does this matter? Using different coffee beans in the process of making…
Grind and Tamp
Introducing Grind and Tamp Grind and Tamp is a recent addition to Greater Manchester’s coffee scene opening in Ramsbottom in spring last year. Ramsbottom is a small market town in the Irwell Valley, just to the north of Bury, the main street is lined with independent shops including the indulgent Chocolate Cafe, a bakery, butcher and even a pub. Now Ramsbottom’s main street also hosts Grind and Tamp, the northern point of Manchester’s coffee scene. Coffee G&T offer an impressive…
North Star – Coffee with a twist!
A review of North Star Coffee Roasters, Leeds.
Caffeinated Adventure
Discovering The Independent Coffee Guide
Foundation Coffee House: A modern venue with quality coffee
A review of a unique venue in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
The Lure of Independent Coffee Shops
My Childhood Coffee Experience When I first tried instant coffee as a child my reaction was one of disgust. Although I later grew to consume instant coffee on a regular basis, I never enjoyed the taste. Instant coffee serves a useful purpose in a society which is always on the go. Coffee can be used as fuel for late night study sessions, before a long day at work or in the midst of a hectic schedule as a pick-me-up. We…
Walking for Work
So I still haven’t been out for a run, but it isn’t all bad news and I’m not TOO grumpy. I’ve got a part time job and with the job comes walking, lots of walking, especially during a busy shift. A couple of times I’ve wondered to myself how many miles I cover on a shift. Of course, I can’t use a Garmin in a huge indoor establishment but I will, when I remember, take a pedometer. I keep telling…