Coffee Journal
Speciality Coffee London's Coffee Journal examines what distinguishes genuinely exceptional coffee from the ordinary, exploring the science, geography, and sensory language that define the category in today's London coffee scene. From understanding tasting notes and brewing techniques to tracking how the industry evolves—whether through new roasters or larger market shifts—the journal aims to deepen how readers think about the coffee they drink.
How to Find Coffee You'll Actually Love: A Guide to Flavour Profiles
Coffee menus often read like wine lists written by someone who has never met you. Tasting notes promise blackcurrant, jasmine, brown sugar, almond, ...
What Is Speciality Coffee? The Science Behind the Term
"Speciality coffee" has become ubiquitous in London—from third-wave roasteries to independent cafés. But is it a legi...
What Do Coffee Tasting Notes Actually Mean?
Coffee tasting notes explainedYou pick up a bag of coffee and the label tells you it tastes like "blackcurrant, dark ...
Coffee Varieties
There are two main varieties of coffee used in the commercial export market; Arabica and Robusta.
Just Like Wine
Are we now talking about coffee, like people talk about wine?
Have Blue Bottle Sold Out
The famous Californian coffee shop has sold a majority share to Nestlé.
How to Grind Coffee
When you brew coffee at home, you will quickly come to realise that you need different grinds for different brew meth...
Searching for Coffee
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
I've just added a Roasters section to the site.
Kenya Drinks Coffee
Only recently have people started to drink coffee in Kenya.
I didn't always like coffee
Trying to drink coffee the same as I took my tea, just didn't work out.
Fika
The Swedish pastime of having coffee with a good chat. Maybe even with a cinnamon bun.
London Coffee Festival 2017
Latte art, tast testing and home barista workshops are just some of the things to see at this years festival.