If you’ve ever taken a look at the back of our coffee bags you will have noticed a list of coffee recipes or ‘brewing ratios’. Where filter brewing is concerned we recommend a ratio of 30g of coffee to 500ml of water or 60g per litre. Have we plucked this figure out of mid air?…
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Filter Papers Explained
Over the past few years we’ve seen an explosion in coffee brewing devices, along with an ever increasing range of coffee filters. In this article we take a look at the main characteristics of the various filters on the market. Although there are many different size and style variations, coffee paper filters are made from…
Coffee Drying Methods
We use the term processing in coffee to describe the methods used to remove the seeds i.e. the green beans, from the coffee fruit, or cherry. At some stage during processing, the beans will need to be dried, and this opens up a whole range of options for producer. The reasons for choosing a particular…
Choosing a Home Espresso Machine
With so many different espresso machines on the market, choosing a new model can be a daunting process. In this article we’ll explore the various features to look for and suggest some machines which we think work for those new to espresso as well as the keen home enthusiast. Buy A Great Grinder It might…
A Spolight on Folk
The saying “there’s nowt so queer as folk” basically means there’s nothing as strange as people, but trust us, there’s nothing strange about the ‘folk’ who run Folk in Bowness-on-Windermere in the heart of the Lake District! Paul and Georgia bought Folk on a bit of a whim when they were house hunting in the…
Jhon Faiber Castillo
John Faiber Castillo is a very special coffee for us. No-one else, anywhere, will be roasting and selling this particular coffee. It is very much a Carvetii exclusive and is the result of many months of negotiation between the producer, John Faiber, the exporter, Pergamino, the importer, Mercanta, and ourselves. It isn’t easy to buy…
Episode 2: Coffee with Angharad MacDonald, owner and Head Roaster at Carvetii Coffee
The success of Carvetii Coffee is very much down to the quality of the coffee we roast and the person responsible for this is Angharad, owner and Head Roaster. In this episode we get to listen in as Angharad roasts a brand new coffee, Serra do Cabral from Brazil, we find out about her favourite…
Podcast: Coffee with Stephen Kidd, owner of The Moon & Sixpence
In this episode we talk to Stephen Kidd, owner of The Moon & Sixpence in Cockermouth. 2020 was an interesting year for Stephen! It began with a trip to Costa Rica where he experienced life on a coffee farm, he was then faced with the challenge of reshaping his business due to lockdown and on…
Brewing Guide: The Clever Coffee Dripper
The Clever Coffee Dripper has to be one of the easiest brewing methods to master. It combines a period of immersion brewing after which the coffee is filtered – essentially it’s like brewing in a coffee press (cafetiere) without the sediment which can sometimes be left behind. How does it work? The secret to the…
Coffee Roasting: the colour change
Throughout the process of roasting coffee the beans go through numerous chemical and physical changes. In this post we’re going to delve into the colour changes which occur from green bean to the final roasted product. You can also watch our latest video on this topic! Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel to make…
Don’t expect it cheaper!
Yesterday saw the start of a six month long reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses, along with some attractions. Between 15th July 2020 and 12th January 2021 your local coffee shop will only need to charge VAT at 5% rather than the standard 20%. This is a much needed lifeline for the industry and a…