As promised, here’s another round up of tips, tricks and guidelines for better French press (a.k.a. coffee press) coffee at home: 8) Don’t add all the water right away Instead, pour just a small amount into your cafetière to give the grounds 30 seconds or so to ‘bloom’. Only then should the rest of the water be added to your...

Year after year, coffee connoisseurs worldwide are coming up with increasingly elaborate methods for producing the ‘perfect’ cup of coffee. But for many, perfection lies in simplicity. Precisely why the traditional French press method always had a strong following worldwide. In fact, some genuinely believe that cafetière is...

These are two of the questions we’re asked most frequently by customers across the UK: Can I roast my own raw coffee beans at home? And if I can roast green coffee beans at home, is it worth taking the time to do so? In both instances, the answer is pretty straightforward - yes and yes! Pretty much anyone can try roasting green coffee...