Beyond The Roastery - Small Batch Coffee Roasters Blog
Sol y Luna Half Caff - Espresso Brew Guide
May 11, 2026
Discover our Sol y Luna Half Caff blend, plus how to brew it on espresso at home and create a sweet apple-flavoured coffee.
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UK Iced Coffee Trends and The Best Iced Coffees Recipes to Try at Home
Apr 24, 2026
Did you know that the UK has the highest iced coffee sales in Europe? Interesting for a country with average annual temperatures of 10°C and rain! But the stats don’t lie - UK iced coffee sales have grown 22% over the past five years1, with Starbucks reporting in 2024 that 75% of all global beverage sales were iced. Iced coffee is no longer a ‘summer treat’; it's a permanent shift in how a generation drinks coffee.
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Top 5 Dog Friendly Cafes in Brighton and Hove
Apr 22, 2026
Whether you’re a local looking for a new spot on your dog walk or a visitor researching the must-visit coffee shops, here’s the essential guide to the Top 5 Dog Friendly Cafes in Brighton.
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Why Coffee and Chocolate Are the Perfect Pairing
Apr 2, 2026
There are some flavour combinations that simply feel right, and coffee and chocolate sit firmly at the top of that list.
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Are You Getting the Best Out of Your Home Espresso Machine?
Mar 26, 2026
Learn how to get the best from your home espresso machine at our Portslade Coffee School. Hands on training, expert guidance, and a free bag of our Goldstone espresso.
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10 Common Coffee Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Mar 18, 2026
10 Common Coffee Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
At Small Batch Coffee Roasters, we have spent over 20 years sourcin...
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From Bean to Cup, How Coffee is Roasted at Small Batch
Feb 27, 2026
At Small Batch Coffee Roasters, we have spent more than twenty years refining how coffee moves from green bean to fin...
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Home Coffee Brewing Tips: Pods vs Ground Coffee
Feb 17, 2026
When it comes to enjoying coffee at home, it’s speciality beans make all the difference. Whether you’re brewing with ...
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Light Roast vs Dark Roast Coffee: How to Find the Roast That’s Right for You
Feb 3, 2026
Light Roast vs Dark Roast Coffee: How to Find the Roast That’s Right for You
At Small Batch Coffee Roasters our roast...
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Introducing Cherry Velvet - our NEW Showcase Coffee
Jan 30, 2026
A delicious anaerobic coffee from Costa Rica, expect lush notes of cherry brandy, passionfruit and kiwi, wrapped in burnt sugar sweetness and a velvet-smooth finish. This is indulgent, fruit-forward and unapologetically luxurious.
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January Roaster's Choice - India Chikmagalur
Jan 6, 2026
We're excited to share our first Roaster’s Choice pick for 2026 - India Chikmagalur! Produced by Ashok and Divya Patre on their farm in Ratnagiri, this is a renowned specialty coffee from farmers known for innovative processing.
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Small Batch Coffee Helps Boost Customers Health, No, Really!
Jan 6, 2026
Small Batch Coffee Helps Boost Customers Health, No, Really! Ah, January. The month of fresh starts, gin‑clear intentions and an almost spiritual devotion to kale. Suddenly everyone’s a marathon runner, a green smoothie evangelist, and swapping your PJs for lycra feels like a smug life choice.
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