Beyond The Roastery - Small Batch Coffee Roasters Blog

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 better brewing method?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.