Coffee Journal

Speciality Coffee London's Journal explores the increasingly sophisticated language and science surrounding coffee culture in the capital, from understanding tasting notes and flavour profiles to tracing the botanical and commercial foundations of what makes coffee "speciality." Alongside practical brewing advice and profiles of the city's evolving roastery landscape, the collection examines how coffee has adopted the vocabulary and seriousness once reserved for wine—and what that shift reveals about how Londoners now think about their daily cup.

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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...