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Coffee Data & Statistics
Why Is Coffee So Expensive? (2026 Coffee Price Data)
Why is coffee so expensive in 2026? UK coffee prices sit 45.8% above their 2015 level. That is the Office for National Statistics coffee index, measured in sterling.
The climb has stalled, though...

Coffee Brands
Rave vs Origin vs Balance Coffee
Rave costs least. Origin roasts lightest. Balance tests its whole range. Here is how to pick between them.

Coffee Brands
Grind vs Pact vs Balance Coffee (2026)
Pact is the cheapest. Grind has the pods. Balance publishes lab results. Here is which one fits your mornings.

Coffee Brands
Best Union Coffee Alternatives in the UK (2026)
You have decided to move on from Union, and you want to know where to go next. Here are five Union Coffee alternatives for UK drinkers, every one bought with our own money.

Coffee Brands
Best Pact Coffee Alternatives 2026
Pact built its name on fresh, ethically sourced coffee, and it earns that reputation. Even so, plenty of drinkers want wider range, sharper sourcing, or lab-tested purity. That is exactly why you a...

Best Lists
Best Healthy Coffee Beans UK 2026 (Tested & Scored By James Bellis)
Over 90% of coffee has hidden toxins. I’ve spent 14+ years drinking and sourcing better coffee. My goal today is to help you find healthy coffee that brings you focus, energy, and real taste. Let's...

Best Lists
Best Coffee Subscriptions UK 2026 (Reviewed By Coffee Expert)
15 brands reviewed in depth. Compared on price, flavour, health, and purity. 3 personal favourites based on years of personal experience drinking them. Let's dive in.

Best Square Mile Coffee Alternatives UK 2026
Square Mile roasts brilliantly, but it only ships whole beans and starts at 350g. If that is what stopped you, here are five UK roasters that will grind for you.

Best List
Best Mushroom Coffee UK 2026: 10 Brands Tested & Scored
I have been drinking mushroom coffee for 4+ years now, and the benefits are insane. Today, I am sharing the best mushroom coffees I have tried across the UK, what to look for and brands that nail i...




