How to Make a Coffee Scrub at Home
Coffee isn’t just a morning boost — it’s great for your skin too. Rich in caffeine and antioxidants, coffee grounds gently exfoliate, improve circulation, and...
Cupping Panel Profile: Peter Scudamore-Smith
Peter (Master of Wine) tells us all about his mouth-watering experiences and offers his best coffee tasting tips…
Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Here’s how to put your coffee waste to work in the garden – as pest control, compost and as amazing worm food.
The Path to Becoming a Q Grader
What does it take to achieve the highest certification within the coffee industry – Q Grader? Just ask Merlo’s own Simon Brooks.
The Ethiopian 'Choche' Coffee Ceremony
Coffee is more than an industry, it is woven into the fabric of the local culture.
Who Discovered Coffee?
There are many stories describing the discovery of coffee. This is our favourite.
Explaining Specialty Coffee
“Specialty” is a term we often hear in the coffee industry, but the definition can vary depending on the context in which it’s used.
The Maillard Reaction | What Is It?
Learn more about the Maillard Reaction, named after Louis-Camille Maillard, the chemist who first described the process over 100 years ago.
Making coffee when entertaining
If you are entertaining at home, there are a few key things to consider when selecting a coffee brewing method for your guests.
Coffee processing methods
Once a coffee cherry is harvested, there is one more pivotal step before it is sent to us to roast.
