What is Cascara? | All About Coffee Cherry Tea
The cherries of the coffee tree can be brewed into tea, syrup and even used in cocktails.
Zuri | Creating the Coffee Blend
Our ‘beautiful’ new blend is here, but what did it take to make it a reality?
Trip to Origin | Colombian Coffee
Our Head of Operations, Simon, recently travelled to Colombia to meet with the growers and see for ourselves exactly what makes Colombia such a giant...
How to Make a Coffee Scrub at Home
Frith has some easy and all natural coffee scrub recipes for face, body and lips.
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.