The Huila region of Colombia is a coffee lover's paradise. Lush green hills, small-scale farmers, and a commitment to sustainable production all combine to create some of the most delicious coffee in the world. Working collectively has been one of the ways that these small producers have gained visibility and a reputation for producing delicious, consistent coffee. Grupo Asociativo Villa Esperanza is one of these co-ops. Blossoming from the original four members of 2003 to just over 100 today they sell their coffee as 'La Virgen', recognition of their hometown Gauadalupe's original 18th century name. We've been working with La...

Rich and indulgent in flavour, this is our darkest single origin roast. Dessert like notes of dusted cocoa, roasted almonds and dark forest fruit supported by a dense, creamy mouthfeel..     The city of Antigua in Guatemala sits at the heart of the stunning coffee growing region that takes its name from the city. The edge of Antigua merges seamlessly with the surrounding coffee farms and the regions coffee has built an enviable reputation for excellent quality over many years. Steeped in the history of the old Central American colonial capital, the city still retains a unique mix of...

Ever wondered why certain beloved coffees keep returning to our roasters each season? It's not by accident! Behind every batch of beans that we craft, there's a story of relationships and commitments. Let’s brew up some insights!1.Relationships Matter:In the world of specialty coffee, relationships are paramount. Our commitment goes beyond the cup. It extends to the farmers, the communities, and the landscapes where our beans originate. We believe in forming and fostering deep-rooted relationships with our producers.2. Consistency and Trust:Revisiting the same coffee farms and producers allows us to ensure the consistency of the coffee beans. As we nurture our...

    Today, we delve into a topic that's been the subject of much debate amongst the coffee community: **Should you keep your coffee beans in the freezer?** Well, here at Artisan Roast Coffee Roasters, we believe that under the right conditions, your freezer can indeed be your coffee's best friend. Let’s dive into the advantages. Freshness Locked In The primary reason why coffee experts like us recommend storing beans in the freezer is to maintain their freshness. Coffee beans are rich in aromatic oils that are delicate and volatile. Once beans are roasted, they begin to oxidize and release...

With warmer weather here for a week or two it’s the perfect time to dip your toe into the world of espresso tonic.   An increasingly popular drink in our café’s through summer, it’s both refined and refreshing, combining the sparkling citrus notes of tonic water with the bold flavours of espresso.    Here’s a starting recipe along with extra tips and Artisan Roast coffee recommendations:    Ingredients: Artisan Roast espresso (35-40ml) Tonic water (100 – 110ml) 5 ice cubes A citrus wedge of your choice (optional)  Step by step: Fill a glass with the ice cubes, and slowly pour...

Our coffee takes its inspiration from the Valinch, a pipette used for drawing whisky out a cask for sampling, and known colloquially in distilleries as the ‘whisky thief’. Over a month of resting in whisky barrels, the green unroasted coffee slowly absorbs left over heady aromas of whisky through the deft and guile of osmosis. After resting the coffee finds a point of perfect equilibrium ready for roasting with a new, unique flavour profile. Our choice of barrel was originally a Spanish sherry cask with a Speyside whisky further aged and finished during the final maturation. These drinks are full...

Coffee and milk have been paired together almost from the very beginning of westerner’s obsession with the drink.  Though the consumption of coffee originated in Yemen, it was not until coffee arrived in Europe in the 1600s that milk and coffee were combined. Hundreds of years later around seven of all coffees drunk will be made with milk, whether it’s a latte, a cappuccino, or just by adding a dash of milk to a filter brew.   Because of this, a question we get asked a lot is ‘Which coffees do you recommend with milk?’. With this in mind we decided...

Yemen has a place in coffee culture like no other nation in the world: the first to grow coffee commercially and the source of almost all the commercially grown cultivars in the world. Beyond these well-known coffees like Bourbon or Typica, Yemen holds a completely separate, unique set of varieties. These have remained a central part of cultivation on staggeringly beautiful highland terraces, and form the basis of exotic flavour profiles that sets these coffees apart. Despite this long history of cultivation, access to traceable, very high-quality Yemeni coffee is very recent. Exporter Sheba Coffee works with a network of village communities...

We are delighted to showcase coffees from the ETHIOPIA CUP programme once again. This auction incentivises smallholders by delivering higher than market prices for outstanding traceable boutique quality coffee. These coffees are a unique opportunity to see the potential in Ethiopia and the exquisite flavour profiles possible.   This washed process auction coffee comes from only 20 coffee farmers from Onancho who live close to the Adorsi washing station. By working with a small number of farmers it has been possible to select only Kurume, a regional landrace very popular in the Gedeo zone. Being able to experience a single...