Have you ever wondered how your favourite specialty coffee makes its way from the farm to your cup? Let's take a closer look at the intricate journey that each coffee bean undertakes before it reaches your morning brew.
Speciality Coffee Producers
It all begins with the specialty coffee producers, where skilled farmers cultivate and harvest the coffee cherries with precision and care. These farms often focus on sustainable practices to ensure the highest quality beans.
Processing Stations
After harvesting, the coffee cherries are taken to processing stations where they undergo meticulous processing methods such as washing, natural, or honey processing. This step is crucial in determining the flavour profile of the coffee.
Export and Shipping
Once processed, the green coffee beans are exported to various destinations around the world, including the UK. The beans are carefully packed and shipped to ensure they arrive in optimal condition.
Arrival to the UK
Upon arrival in the UK, the green coffee beans go through customs and quality checks to ensure they meet the standards set by the specialty coffee industry. Only the finest beans make it through this stage.
Delivery to the Roastery
The green coffee beans are then delivered to the roastery, where our roasters work their magic. The roasting process is a delicate art that requires precision and skill to bring out the unique flavours of each bean.
Roasting Process
During the roasting process, the green coffee beans undergo physical and chemical changes that transform them into the aromatic and flavourful beans that we all love. The roasting profile is carefully monitored to achieve the desired roast level.
Order Fulfilment and Dispatch
Once the coffee beans are roasted, they are ready for order fulfilment. Local e-cargo partners, Keert are responsible for delivering the freshly roasted coffee to our Isle of Wight customers, ensuring that it reaches them in a timely manner with ultra-low emissions.
Next time you savour a cup of specialty coffee, take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey that each bean has taken to reach your cup. From the hands of dedicated producers to the expertise of roasters, every step in the process contributes to the rich and complex flavours in your morning brew.
