The complete guide to coffee

From the coffee plant to your cup, and the right bean-to-cup machine for your office.

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Green, light roast and dark roast coffee beans with coffee cherries

01 Beans & Origins 125 guides

Coffee species and varieties, where coffee grows, farming, harvest, processing, roasting, beans and blends.

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Pour-over coffee brewing with a gooseneck kettle and dripper

02 Brewing & Recipes 69 guides

How to brew every way, grind and extraction, drinks, desserts, food pairings and latte art.

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Coffee cupping bowls, spoons and tasting notebook

03 Learn Coffee 50 guides

Coffee history, beginner guides, myths and facts, courses, the glossary and FAQs.

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Turkish cezve, Ethiopian jebena, Vietnamese phin and Italian moka pot

04 Culture & Travel 49 guides

Coffee around the world, the arts, coffee shops and roasteries, travel, gifts and fun.

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Black coffee with water and porridge with berries

05 Health & Science 36 guides

Coffee and health, caffeine and decaf, the science of coffee and coffee substitutes.

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Freshly roasted coffee beans cooling in a roastery

06 Industry & Sustainability 41 guides

The coffee trade, the big players, certification, the environment, events and news.

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Bean-to-cup machine, espresso machine, grinder, AeroPress and moka pot

07 Machines & Equipment 65 guides

Every kind of coffee machine, grinder and accessory, with UK brands, pros and cons.

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Bean-to-cup coffee machine in a modern office kitchen

08 Office Coffee 61 guides

Office bean-to-cup machines, UK brands, buying or leasing, running costs and looking after the machine.

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For the workplace

Choosing an office bean-to-cup coffee machine

Capacity, fresh or powdered milk, plumbing, buying or leasing, servicing and day to day care. Our office section takes you through every decision, brand by brand.

Go to Office Coffee

Office Coffee Machines13 guides UK Office Coffee Machine Brands14 guides Coffee in the Workplace8 guides Buying and Leasing Office Coffee Machines8 guides Office Coffee Installation and Maintenance9 guides Coffee for Every Workplace9 guides

Every topic at a glance

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Good places to start

Coffee for BeginnersNew to good coffee? The basics, without the jargon.Open guide Brewing MethodsEspresso, pour-over, cafetière, AeroPress, cold brew and more.Open guide Coffee MachinesBean-to-cup, espresso, filter and pod machines compared.Open guide Coffee VarietiesArabica, Robusta, Geisha, Bourbon and the coffees in between.Open guide Coffee RecipesCappuccino to espresso martini, made properly at home.Open guide Coffee and HealthWhat the evidence really says about coffee and your health.Open guide

Coffee by origin

Coffee grows in a band around the equator, the Bean Belt. Pick a region to find its countries, varieties and flavours.

North America3 Caribbean4 Central America6 South America6 East Africa7 West and Central Africa4 Southern Africa4 Middle East1 South Asia2 East and Southeast Asia7 Oceania2

Coffee of the Month

One great coffee, every month

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Coffee profile

Where it is grown, the variety, how it was processed and what it tastes like.

Brewing recommendations

The method, ratio and grind to get the best from it.

An independent coffee guide, written in the UK

Every subject from the coffee cherry to the cup, written clearly and kept up to date.

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