Productive Traits of an Early Bird
How I start the day productively!
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
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…
Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival 2015!
It’s Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival this weekend. In it’s 8th year it is certainly going to be much bigger this year than it has in the previous seven. Increasing visitor numbers mean that the festival has undergone a reorganisation according to reports in the local media – exciting stuff! I’ve attended the festival for the last three years, and I love it. The atmosphere is captivating; it’s fantastic to mingle with people who care about producing one of Britain’s favourite treats,…