From Cup to Hearth: Exploring the Advantages and Disadvantages of Coffee Logs
As the world continues to prioritise sustainability efforts and discover new, more efficient ways of providing familiar comforts, some organisations are making surprising discoveries. Coffee logs, for instance, are an innovative and relatively eco-friendly alternative to traditional firewood options and are made from recycled coffee grounds. As a renewable source of energy for heating and […]
The Different Varieties of Coffee Beans And Which Ones Do Grounds Use?
Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee plant, which are native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, and each type has its own unique flavour profile. There are two main types of coffee beans: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans are widely considered to […]
The Great Coffee Debate: Light Roast Vs Dark Roast Coffee
The world of coffee is a complicated one. It can be quite daunting to someone who is looking to enjoy the vast world of coffee drinking. There are a lot of things to know. One of these things is whether one should drink light roast coffee or dark roast coffee. You might be saying, “Grounds […]
Is Ground Coffee Good for Plants? Investigating the Benefits and Risks
Home-brewed coffee has long been a staple in many households for a morning jolt or an afternoon pick-me-up. But are coffee grounds good for your plants, too?
Some swear by incorporating these spent grounds into their gardening routine and have successfully fertilised the soil for their plants. Others urge you to stay far away from them because of how they break down in your soil.
Not sure where you fall on the coffee grounds or no coffee grounds debate? We’ve got you covered. This article will teach you what you need to know before using them in your garden this year.
The Best Ways To Store Coffee Beans
Learn how to keep your coffee beans in pristine condition with helpful tips on container selection, temperature, and more.
‘Moka Pot’ | the perfect ‘at home’ alternative to the Espresso Machine…
At Grounds we have invested in some state of the art, top of the range coffee machines to ensure we are bringing high quality espresso to every cup. However, these machines can be very large and costly meaning they are often not suitable for everyday household use. Therefore, the stove top ‘Moka Pot’ may be […]
Eco Coffee Logs
Bio Bean Coffee Logs are Back! Let your first step into 2022 be a green one and avoid the heavy carbon footprint created by coal and imported wood logs – With Bio Bean Coffee Logs. Coffee logs are sustainably created from waste coffee grounds up and down the UK. From Offices to airports, factories to […]
New Beans on the block..
Here at Grounds we love our coffee and instantly fell in love with the unique flavour these ones offered. After trying many beans we settled on these Brazilian Mountain process decaf beans. We hope you love them just as much as we do! Origins – Santos; Brazil Notes – Green Apple, Milk Chocolate, Sweet Caramel […]
Local Sourcing and the Rise of Plant Milks
Grounds work with carefully chosen suppliers Grounds work with suppliers who share our values, and whose products must also provide customers with a great experience. This has always been our instinctive approach to running our cafés and cycle centres. It is a corner stone of our Sustainability Policy. To read our Sustainability Policy please click […]
A Roastery in the Woods
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][edgtf_elements_holder][edgtf_elements_holder_item target=”_self”][vc_column_text] With 8 cafes we have decided it is time to start roasting our own coffee! We are incredibly excited about this. Although we love our signature blend, we will soon have the opportunity to refine this further, to work with exciting new coffees, and offer our very own carefully chosen range of single […]