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Best Lists
Best Low Acid Coffee 2025 (Complete Expert Guide)
With 12+ years of experience working with 100s of roasters, I’ve uncovered a smarter way to enjoy coffee, one that won’t upset your stomach. Today, I’ll guide you through choosing the best low acid...

Functional Mushrooms Guide: Benefits, Types, and How to Use Them
If you’d told me a few years ago that functional mushrooms would become part of my morning ritual, I would have raised an eyebrow. But after more than 15 years in the coffee industry - focused almo...

How to Recycle Coffee Pods Properly (UK Edition)
When we started developing Balance Coffee pods, I kept coming back to one uncomfortable question - can coffee pods ever truly be sustainable?
Naturally, exploring coffee pod materials was one of my...

Coffee Product Review
Sage Barista Pro vs Express vs Touch (Ultimate Comparison)
So you are thinking of buying either the Sage Barista Pro, Express or Touch, but you don't know which one to buy. I've come to make your life easier using my 12+ years of experience. Let's dive in,...

Best Lists
50 Best Gifts For Coffee Lovers In The UK (2025)
Today, let's help you find the best coffee gifts for your lover who might be a coffee snob. I perceive we are in the same boat. Do not crack your brain too hard; you will find something that works ...

The Ultimate Coffee Gift Guide for Every Occasion
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after more than a decade in coffee, it’s that great coffee brings people together. It’s that quiet moment before the day starts. The sound of beans tumbling into t...

Best Lists
Best Single Origin Coffee Beans UK 2025 (New 11 Pick)
Today, I walk you through some of the brands I have personally used for the best single origin coffee beans. Each pick used criteria such as price, taste, customer reviews, and bean quality. Let's ...

All About Coffee
Coffee Pods Ultimate Guide 2025 (Health, Compatibility & Sustainability)
This year, I almost skipped the coffee pod game altogether.But the more I looked around, the more I realised - convenience had killed quality.
Pods were stale. Untested. Wrapped in “eco” promises t...

All About Coffee
What Is Mushroom Coffee? The Clean Energy Trend Explained
When people first hear about mushroom coffee, they usually look at me with raised eyebrows. Mushrooms and espresso? Sounds wild, right?
But after fifteen years deep in the coffee world, from traini...


