Coffee Journal

Speciality Coffee and London's evolving palate form the backbone of our Coffee Journal, which explores everything from the science and sensory language of specialty coffee to brewing techniques, single-origin stories, and the shifting landscape of independent roasters. Whether examining how the capital's coffee culture compares to wine appreciation or tracking the fortunes of major players in the market, we chart the practical and philosophical currents that define how this city drinks coffee.

What Do Coffee Tasting Notes Actually Mean?
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What Do Coffee Tasting Notes Actually Mean?

3 March 2026 · 6 min read

Coffee tasting notes explainedYou pick up a bag of coffee and the label tells you it tastes like "blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and cedar." You brew it, take...

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What Is Speciality Coffee? The Science Behind the Term
Coffee Culture

What Is Speciality Coffee? The Science Behind the Term

13 March 2026 · 5 min read

"Speciality coffee" has become ubiquitous in London—from third-wave roasteries to independent cafés. But is it a legi...

Coffee Varieties

15 February 2018

There are two main varieties of coffee used in the commercial export market; Arabica and Robusta.

Just Like Wine

31 January 2018

Are we now talking about coffee, like people talk about wine?

Have Blue Bottle Sold Out

21 December 2017

The famous Californian coffee shop has sold a majority share to Nestlé.

How to Grind Coffee

7 May 2017

When you brew coffee at home, you will quickly come to realise that you need different grinds for different brew meth...

Searching for Coffee

27 April 2017

We all love a coffee in the morning, and according to Google data, that's what we're searching for as soon as we wake...

New Roasters Section

18 April 2017

I've just added a Roasters section to the site.

Kenya Drinks Coffee

13 April 2017

Only recently have people started to drink coffee in Kenya.

I didn't always like coffee

12 April 2017

Trying to drink coffee the same as I took my tea, just didn't work out.

Fika

7 April 2017

The Swedish pastime of having coffee with a good chat. Maybe even with a cinnamon bun.

London Coffee Festival 2017

4 April 2017

Latte art, tast testing and home barista workshops are just some of the things to see at this years festival.