The Journal

Which Coffee Origin Should You Try? A Beginner's Comparison Guide
Not sure which coffee origin to try first? This beginner's guide compares Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Kenya and more — by flavour, body and brew style. Read more...
Best Coffee Beans UK 2026: An Honest, No-Nonsense Guide
Searching for the best coffee beans in the UK? Here's an honest 2026 guide — no sponsored picks, no fluff. Just good beans you can actually buy online. Read more...
Best Coffee Beans for Espresso, Cafetière, AeroPress & Filter (UK 2026)
The best coffee beans depend on how you brew. Here are our honest picks for espresso, cafetière, AeroPress and filter — matched to your method, not marketing. Read more...
How to Make Great Coffee Without a Machine
How to Make Great Coffee Without a Machine (UK Guide)
You don't need an expensive machine to make great coffee. Cafetière, AeroPress, pour-over — here are the best no-machine methods and what they cost. Read more...
Light, Medium or Dark Roast
Light, Medium or Dark Roast: Which Coffee Roast Is Right for You?
Light, medium or dark — which roast is right for you? Here's what each one actually tastes like and how to pick the best match for your brew method. Read more...
What Is a Coffee Subscription and Is It Worth It?
What Is a Coffee Subscription and Is It Worth It? (UK 2026)
Coffee subscriptions save money and keep you stocked — but are they worth it? Here's an honest breakdown of costs, convenience and what to look for in 2026. Read more...
Best Grind Size for Every Brew Method
Best Grind Size for Every Brew Method: A No-Nonsense UK Guide
Wrong grind size ruins good coffee. Here's exactly which grind to use for cafetière, espresso, filter, AeroPress and more — with a simple comparison chart. Read more...
AeroPress: The 3-Minute Coffee That Punches Way Above Its Weight
AeroPress: The 3-Minute Coffee That Punches Way Above Its Weight
The AeroPress is cheap, nearly indestructible and makes brilliant coffee in 3 minutes. Here's our no-nonsense brew guide for perfect results every time. Read more...
How to Pull a Decent Espresso at Home
How to Pull a Decent Espresso at Home
Home espresso doesn't have to be complicated. Here's the short, honest version — dose, grind, tamp, pull. No jargon, just better coffee. Read more...
How to Brew a Perfect Cafetière in 5 Steps
How to Brew a Perfect Cafetière in 5 Steps
The cafetière is the most forgiving brewer in your kitchen. Here are 5 simple steps to get a genuinely great cup every time — no fuss, no faff. Read more...
Sumatra: The Coffee That Plays by Its Own Rules
Sumatra: The Coffee That Plays by Its Own Rules
Sumatran coffee is earthy, full-bodied and completely different from anything else. Love it or leave it — here's what makes Mandheling beans so distinctive. Read more...
Rwanda: How Coffee Helped Rebuild a Nation
Rwanda: How Coffee Helped Rebuild a Nation
Rwanda's coffee industry helped rebuild a nation — producing delicate, red-berry-noted beans at altitude. Discover the remarkable story behind Rwandan coffee. Read more...
El Salvador: Coffee's Best-Kept Secret
El Salvador: Coffee's Best-Kept Secret
El Salvador is one of Central America's best-kept coffee secrets — elegant Bourbon beans with apricot and brown sugar. Here's why it deserves your attention. Read more...
Swiss Water Process: Why Our Decaf Actually Tastes Like Coffee
Swiss Water Process: Why Our Decaf Actually Tastes Like Coffee
Swiss Water Process removes 99.9% of caffeine using only water — no chemicals. Here's how it works and why our decaf actually tastes like proper coffee. Read more...
Costa Rica: Small Country, Serious Coffee
Costa Rica: Small Country, Serious Coffee
Costa Rican coffee punches above its weight — clean, sweet and honey-processed. Discover why this tiny country produces some of the world's best beans. Read more...
Brazil: The Gentle Giant of the Coffee World
Brazil: The Gentle Giant of the Coffee World
Brazil produces a third of the world's coffee — smooth, nutty and naturally sweet. Here's why Brazilian beans are the backbone of great espresso blends. Read more...
Guatemala: Grown on Volcanoes, Worth Every Sip
Guatemala: Grown on Volcanoes, Worth Every Sip
Guatemalan Antigua coffee is grown on volcanic soil at altitude — rich, chocolatey and smoky. Discover what makes Guatemalan beans worth every sip. Read more...
Kenya: The Coffee That Bites Back (In the Best Way)
Kenya: The Coffee That Bites Back (In the Best Way)
Kenyan coffee is bold, bright and bursting with blackcurrant and grapefruit. It's not subtle — and that's the point. Here's why Kenya AA is worth trying. Read more...
Colombia: The Coffee the World Fell in Love With
Colombia: The Coffee the World Fell in Love With
Colombian coffee is bright, sweet and perfectly balanced — there's a reason it's the world's favourite. Here's what makes it special and how to brew it. Read more...
Ethiopia: Where Coffee Was Born
Ethiopia: Where Coffee Was Born
Ethiopia is where coffee began — and its beans still taste like nowhere else on earth. Floral, fruity and complex. Discover what makes Ethiopian coffee special. Read more...
What Is Single Origin Coffee (And Why Should You Care?)
What Is Single Origin Coffee (And Why Should You Care?)
Single origin coffee comes from one farm, region or country — giving it a distinct flavour you can't get from blends. Here's what it means and why it matters. Read more...