Balance Blog

I have been drinking coffee for the most of my adult life. And my goal today is to help you easily find the best UK dark roast coffee beans so you don’t waste time or money on bad ones.

What are the best coffee beans for cold brew in the UK? The best coffee beans for cold brew are fresh, medium to dark roasted Arabica beans. They give a smooth, rich taste without bitterness. In th...

Finding the best coffee for your moka pot can feel overwhelming. With 14+ years as a barista, brewing over 199,000 cups, I’ve done the hard work for you. Let’s make your best stovetop coffee yet.

What are the best coffee shops in London Bridge? For in-person experiences, London Bridge boasts some of the UK’s finest cafés. This includes The Gentlemen Baristas, Monmouth Coffee Company, Lantan...

Here is a little secret. I have been adding the best cordyceps mushroom supplements to my coffee for 3+ years. If you're wondering whether the benefits are real, the answer is YES. Come, let's find...

With 12+ years working with speciality coffee and 4 years testing mushroom supplements in my daily brew, I’ve found the few that truly work. In this guide, I reveal the best mushroom powders and ti...

With 14+ years of experience working alongside 100s of UK coffee roasters, I’ve tasted and tested everything there is to know about coffee. Below is a curated list of the top roasters where flavour...

I have spent 12+ years in the coffee industry. During this period, I worked with 100s of roasters across the UK. Today, I use all that knowledge to share the best coffee beans in London. Let's dive...

If you’re looking to buy the best coffee machine in the UK for your home, or you're simply looking to upgrade your existing machine, you've come to the right place. You’ll need to consider several ...