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London's coffee culture has matured beyond casual consumption into something requiring genuine understanding—whether decoding the science of speciality coffee, navigating confusing tasting notes, or mastering the technical demands of home brewing. The Coffee Journal explores this landscape with equal parts rigour and accessibility, examining how London's cafés have adopted the language and practices of wine appreciation while questioning what speciality coffee actually means in a city where third-wave roasteries now sit alongside global consolidation.

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