In response to customer demand, we have spent a small fortune with our web people and they have integrated PayPal payments into our online shop technology. Now, you can choose and buy you coffee within 6 simple actions 1) Select coffee 2) Add to basket 3) Click on ‘confirm order’ 4) Click on ‘checkout with PayPal’ 5) Sing-in to PayPal 6) Click on ‘Confirm’ That’s it !! No need to enter any invoice, delivery or credit card details – what could be simpler. NOTE : All orders... [More]

(NOTE: This scheme is only available to our customers) At coffee bean shop ltd, we have just introduced a customer referral scheme, that will allow our customers to recommend friends, and get a reward for every order that the friend places. In fact a reward equivalent to 10% of their order value (ex postage) will be added to your ‘rewards balance’ every time they order. However, adding friends to your list of introductions is a little complex, so this post will attempt to show you ... [More]

This Semi-Pro espresso machine will enable you to create the most fantastic coffee in your own kitchen or small business premises The Rancilio Epoca S1 single group espresso machine is a perfect piece of equipment for any serious coffee drinker. With this equipment you will be able to create espressos, cappuccinos and lattes to the same standard as your favourite coffee shop. Built to stand up to the demands of a commercial coffee shop environment, this machine has become a firm favourite i... [More]

New Website Launch, Plus New Coffee Promotion !! At Coffee Bean Shop Ltd we have just launched our new website that promises to have all of our customers most requested features as well as a great new design and simplified navigation. As well as this, we have launched a great new fortnightly promotion. We have tried to make purchasing coffee on our site as quick and simple as possible, by logging in, your details are stored and you also have an order history that you can view to see what c... [More]

FAO – All green coffee buyers You may have noticed that our green coffee section is missing from our new website. After much consideration, we have decided to create a new website for our green coffee sales, details of which will be posted on this bog within the next 4 weeks or so. In the meantime, if you’d like to order green coffee, please call us directly on 01233 840158 and we can discuss what you need and send it to you. Many thanks Dean

Coffee tasting has a language all of it's own, and by understanding the language of coffee, coffee lovers can gain an understanding of how they might enjoy a particular coffee - before they've even purchased it. Professional cuppers have an extensive coffee vocabulary, but the average enthusiast can get a lot of understanding from a few terms. Here are a few of the main coffee tasting terms: Acidity A desirable sharp / orange-peel like tang. Not to be confused with astringency, which ... [More]

Coffee Varieties (cultivars) There are 2 commercially produced coffee varieties - Arabica and Robusta Arabica is grown at a higher altitude, and produces a more delicate, lower caffeine coffee and is often favoured by connoisseurs. Robusta coffee beans require a less demanding environment and are therefore less expensive to grow. Robusta coffee has more caffeine and essential oils, so is more earthy with a stronger taste. Typically, Robusta is a 'cheaper' coffee used for freeze dried (instant... [More]

The coffee roasting business has it's own language and set of technical terms that can be confusing to those not in the know. The information below is a brief collection of the most common terms used to describe the process of roasting coffee. Slow Roasted There are two main types of commercial roasting, 'slow' roasting and 'flash' roasting. Slow roasting refers to the traditional process of roasting small batches of green coffee in a drum roaster at a temperature of between 190-250 deg... [More]

Coffee cupping is an important coffee tasting technique used by professionals. 'Cuppers' often taste coffees from a range of sources side-by-side, so as to note the subtle taste differences between coffees of different regions. Cupping is also used to taste defective coffees, and/or defective roasts. Cupping usually involves laying out a table for a number of coffees. Unground roasted and unroasted beans are displayed for reference. Lightly roasted coffee is ground and the aroma is evaluated b... [More]

The BSCA is an association dedicated to the production of very high quality Arabica coffees in Brazil. The main purpose of the BSCA is to differentiate between the specialty (high quality) Arabica Coffee Beans from the much lower quality bulk coffees being grown in Brazil today. The BSCA represents Brazilian specialty coffee growers in the world marketplace, and helps train and promote the growing of top quality coffees in Brazil. The BSCA also supports the tough Brazilian legislation about wh... [More]