Christian and Grace arrived at 10.30, and with them a flurry of sweet-smelling treats that went straight into the glass fronted cabinets, lined up like elegantly decorated soldiers. At the moment Christian and Grace deliver to Prescot and Lark Lane themselves every morning. “I’m not sure if it’s very efficient...

Calling this article ‘5 Minutes With’ does it somewhat of a disservice. However, cutting off the conversation at the 5 minute mark would have been even more so. My 5 Minutes (+) with George, owner of Wake & Cate, was an exploration of culture, humility and the admiration he has...

It’s light, bright and in Maria’s own words, a touch glamorous. The Vibe sits on the corner of Paradise Street, it’s a big yet inviting space, it’s somewhere you can go to fill both your belly and your soul. The passionate team at The Vibe do things properly, all with...

“It’s not just a job, it’s a passion” For the first of our “Five Minutes With” we spoke with Safia from Chaii Coffee, Prenton. Safia and her husband Ibrahim opened Chaii 11 months ago, a move not without risk in the middle of a global pandemic. It’s walls adorned with...

As an independent small batch coffee roasters, we take great care in how the coffee is roasted and treated in the roasting house. However, the ultimate test of any arabica is how it tastes. Our head baristas and trainers work in tandem with Andy (Head Roaster) to ensure the optimum extraction...

Coffee grinders on the market today come with a variety of different features, designed to suit whatever function you are looking for. The coffee grinder you choose is as important as the machine that extracts the coffee and getting the right one is key for your business to operate efficiently....

Have you ever wanted to set up or run your own coffee shop and wondered just what that challenge would involve? Perhaps you have a real passion for trying out new coffee flavours from around the world and sharing the best with friends and family. Maybe you’ve always wanted to...

This is the second part of our business models article. If you haven't read part 1, you might want to head over to Coffee Shop Business Models – The Full Guide Part 1. 3. Themed Coffee Shop Models If you have a love for something, and also want a career in...

This guide is designed to take you through the typical coffee shop menu, explaining the different types of coffee drink and a little about their origin. The world of coffee is growing every single day, and it’s often hard to keep up with the latest inventions seen on the busy...

The world of coffee brewing methods is often a complicated one, especially when you don’t know how most of them work. That is why we have created this super simple guide to the most popular brewing methods. If you're buying high quality beans, you should be using a high quality...