Coffee and Bees – a match made in heaven?
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** This is a guest post from one of the UK’s top ecologists, John Altringham, from the University of Leeds. Environmental responsibility is something we are very passionate about here at...
We need to talk about The Docks
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No need to fear though, I have nothing but exciting things to say about said blend… I promise! As a coffee business with impact at the heart of what we...
James' visit to El Zapoteco
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Mexico is like no origin I have visited before. Forget picture perfect, fields and fields of well kept, young and highly productive coffee trees. Instead smaller parcels of land dot...
Be Delighted by Decaf
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I have been working in coffee for nearly 13 years now and one of the first things people say to me upon learning of my job role is ‘Oh I...
How to choose the perfect coffee
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Coffee. What a wonderful thing it is to have coffee in our lives?! Love it for that hit of caffeine first thing in the morning or that peaceful five minute...
Caffeine During Pregnancy
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North Star's Director and Co-Founder, Hols discusses her recommendations for coffee consumption while being pregnant. What was the advice you received from medical professionals about drinking caffeine while pregnant? It can...
Brazilian Coffee Update
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We are excited to announce that this year’s Brazilian offering will be coming to us from Marcelo Brito’s family farm in Sul De Minas, Fazenda 7 Cachoeiras.
Coffee Processing Explained – Part II The ‘Natural’ Process
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This is arguably the oldest and most original form of coffee processing and was traditionally used to process cherries on a commercial scale (i.e in Brazil) or in areas with...
Honduras: The Route to Specialty Greatness Through Partnerships, Innovation and Experimentation
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We released our latest lip smackingly tasty and quite simply bonkers offering from Honduras last month and it’s safe to say that you are loving it. So, we thought...
La Marzocco Swift Mini Home Grinder
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Finally the La Marzocco team have released the Swift Mini into the hands of UK coffee lovers. We first saw this grinder in the USA, built to streamline your preparation...
Fiorenzato AllGround Home Grinder Review
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So here it is. The team at Fiorenzato have outdone themselves after overhearing that we were looking to fill the gap in the market for a total all-rounder for...
La Marzocco Linea Mini Review 2021
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Order a La Marzocco Linea Mini online directly from North Star Coffee today. For any budding home baristas out there, we’ve finally stopped playing around with the latest spec...
Coffee Grinders – Tips and Reviews for Buying a Coffee Grinder
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Buying freshly roasted coffee might not be new to many reading this blog post, and follows on logically from buying fresh food for eating at home. Eating fresh food...
Factors Impacting Coffee’s Flavour
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Coffee is one of the most chemically complex beverages we consume. When I say chemically complex I am talking delicious aromatic compounds that translate into unique, tasty flavours on...
Anfim SP II Review & Recommendations
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We originally wrote this piece for our own web content to help people choose between grinders naturally before purchasing for their wholesale needs. But considering that the Anfim SP...
Mythos One Grinder Review & Recommendations
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The Mythos One is a household name for speciality coffee baristas and shop owners. It’s proven itself in barista championships, high output environments in busy coffee shops as well as...
Victoria Arduino Mythos 2 Commercial Coffee Grinder
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The most customisable grinder ever released is here. The Mythos 2 from Victoria Arduino has again innovated in the field of espresso, as did its predecessor years ago now....
Demystifying the Coffee Bloom
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We thought we’d release a post on something which we’ve noticed being a point of mystery for most professional and home baristas. There is a distinct lack of information...
Coffee Blends
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What is a Coffee Blend? Two terms you’re likely to come across if you enjoy drinking coffee are “coffee blends” and “single origin coffees.” In this article we aim...
Coffee Processing Explained
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We are often asked about the different processes used at origin as part of coffees journey from seed to cup, so we have decided to produce a short series of...
Coffee Processing Explained Part IV – The Washed Process
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So, after a lengthy break due to a disastrous ski holiday (resulting in a broken leg!), it is finally time for the last instalment of ‘Coffee Processing Explained’! This concluding...
Coffee Processing Explained Part III – The Honey Process (aka semi-washed/pulped natural)
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This process goes by several names dependent on origin including ‘pulped natural’, ‘semi-washed’ and ‘semi-lavado’. It sits almost directly in between the washed and natural process and can result in...
Guide to Coffee Processing
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We are often asked about the different processes used at origin as part of coffees journey from seed to cup, so we have decided to produce a short series of...