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Coffee Knowledge & Brew Guides

Expert insights from our Glasgow roastery, from bean origins to the perfect brew.

caffeine

A typical cup of coffee contains 80-100mg of caffeine, but the actual amount varies significantly depending on brew ...

25 Mar 2026 7 min readWe Are Coffee Co

Brew Guides

The Hario V60 is a manual pour-over coffee brewer that uses a cone-shaped dripper with spiral ridges, a paper filter...

25 Mar 2026 13 min readWe Are Coffee Co

Brew Guides

A French press (known as a cafetiere in the UK) brews coffee by steeping coarse grounds in hot water for four minute...

25 Mar 2026 9 min readWe Are Coffee Co

Brew Guides

To use a cafetiere, add coarse-ground coffee (roughly the texture of sea salt), pour over water heated to 92-96°C, s...

25 Mar 2026 11 min readWe Are Coffee Co

coffee processing

Processing is one of the most significant , and least discussed , variables in coffee flavour. The decisions made ...

25 Mar 2026 15 min readWe Are Coffee Co

Brew Guides

The cafetière is one of the most forgiving brew methods in existence , but choosing the wrong coffee, or grinding i...

25 Mar 2026 13 min readWe Are Coffee Co

best of

Finding the best coffee beans in the UK has never been more exciting , or more confusing. This guide cuts through t...

25 Mar 2026 12 min readWe Are Coffee Co

Brew Guides

Making café-quality espresso at home is easier than you think , but the beans matter more than the machine. Key T...

25 Mar 2026 8 min readWe Are Coffee Co

coffee-subscription

Compare the best coffee subscriptions in the UK for 2026. SCA-scored speciality beans, flexible plans, free delivery ...

25 Mar 2026 13 min readShopify API

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