Beyond The Roastery - Small Batch Coffee Roasters Blog
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...
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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...
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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 That reputation is well out of date.
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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.
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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...
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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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Single-Origin Coffees: How to Taste the Difference
May 13, 2026
Single origins are highly regarded by roasters and coffee drinkers across the UK for their high-grade quality and exciting flavours, and we think we source some of the best single origins on the market, but what exactly makes them so much better than blends?
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Sol y Luna Half Caff - Pour Over Brew Guide
May 11, 2026
Discover our Sol y Luna Half Caff blend, plus how to brew it as a Pour Over at home and create a smooth, fruity coffee.
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