Balance Blog

Most people assume that speciality coffee is just a fancier name for good coffee.It isn’t. After more than fifteen years inside the industry, training baristas, cupping hundreds of samples each wee...

In this blog you'll learn how speciality coffee is graded and why this process defines the world’s best beans. When you sip a great cup of speciality coffee, you’re not just tasting flavour, you’re...

The best coffee grounds in the UK are rich, clean, and safe to drink. They taste great, cost fairly, and have strong reviews. After 12+ years of tasting coffee, I’ve picked the best so you can enjo...

So, what is speciality coffee, and why does it matter? Most people think speciality coffee means better beans. In reality, it’s a precise grading system that defines the highest level of quality a ...

Ever wondered how decaf coffee is made? And how your favourite brew loses caffeine but keeps its flavour? Fifteen years in coffee taught me one thing: the decaf method decides everything, flavour, ...

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.

Most people think decaf coffee is the weak option. They’re wrong. For years, decaf had a bad reputation, flat, bitter, lifeless.And honestly, they were right. Old methods stripped flavour with hars...

So, does mushroom coffee help with brain fog? Mushroom coffee can help with brain fog. It blends Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps, two powerful mushrooms. Lion’s Mane helps brain cells grow. This can impr...

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...