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Cheers to 20 Years: The Coffee That Started It All Returns

Sep 23, 2026

Small Batch turns 20!This year Small Batch turns 20, and to mark it, we've done something we've never done before. W...

Coffee Around the World: Brewing Traditions From Brazil to Ethiopia to Italy

Sep 9, 2026

Coffee might all start as a cherry on a tree, but by the time it reaches your cup it's been shaped by the place it g...

Two farms, one hillside: the story behind our Nicaragua Sajonia

Aug 13, 2026

Most coffees are the work of one farm. Our new single origin, Nicaragua Sajonia took two, brought together from neigh...

The Reason Tasting Notes Will Change Your Coffee Experience

Aug 4, 2026

We get it; tasting notes can seem like a bit of fluff, or roasteries trying to sound different, but really, they are integral to the sensory process. Tasting notes act as a navigation tool for choosing coffees that suit your palate or brewing method, without having to purchase blind.

Summer Punch Cold Brew Recipe Brew Guide

Jul 7, 2026

Slow and steady brings the taste; enjoy the intensified berry and citrus notes with plenty of ice. Or use as part of your summer cocktails, with our bonus Negroni recipe!

Summer Punch Filter Brew Guide

Jul 7, 2026

Batch brew your Summer Punch on your choice of cafetiere or filter for a refreshing morning pick-me-up, or afternoon revival when served over ice!

Summer Punch Iced Pour Over Brew Guide

Jul 7, 2026

Slow down and cool off with this foolproof Pour Over brew guide using our Summer Punch blend. Made for heatwaves and intentional slow mornings in the sun.

Meet the Farmers behind Summer Punch

Jun 30, 2026

We're proud to source deliciously unique coffees from innovative producers across the globe, and the farmers behind Summer Punch - our new limited edition coffee blend - take extreme care when it comes to developing high-quality coffees. Meet the innovators behind the beans...

Decaf Coffee Guide: How It's Made and Does It Taste Different?

Jun 24, 2026

Decaf has a reputation problem. For years it's been the watery, flavourless option at the bottom of the menu, something you order out of necessity rather than enjoyment. That reputation is well out of date.

Best Espresso Machines with Grinder

Jun 14, 2026

Discover the best coffee machines with built-in grinders and find out why grinding fresh at home transforms your cup. Shop our range of Sage machines at Small Batch.

Espresso vs. Filter Coffee: Which is the Best Brewing Method and Why

May 20, 2026

What is the best brewing method for coffee? It’s an age-old question, pitting espresso vs filter coffee against one another to claim superiority, when really it comes down to these 2 things...

Meet Sol y Luna: The Half-Caff Coffee Built for Better Sleep

May 18, 2026

Every great blend starts with exceptional components. Sol y Luna is built from two carefully chosen Colombian coffees, one fully caffeinated, one decaffeinated, that share the same origin but serve very different roles in the cup.

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