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Coffee Flavours By Country
This blog provides insights into the diverse flavor profiles of coffees from various global regions, aiding in the selection of single origin coffees to try. It emphasizes that while coffee flavors are influenced by factors like soil, altitude, processing methods, and brewing techniques, certain regions exhibit recurring flavor notes. For example, Ethiopian coffee is known for fruity flavors like blueberry and strawberry, while Colombian coffee offers aromas of chocolate and citrus fruits. The blog highlights the distinct characteristics of African, South American, Central American, and Asian coffees, guiding coffee enthusiasts in their exploration of different coffee flavors.
Delicious Fresh Coffee - Guaranteed
Why we are formalising our service guarantee
While we strive to offer all S&T customers and community members great service and delicious, fresh coffee. We know we don’t get it right every time. So we felt it was time to formalise a practice we have employed since we started Spiller & Tait, way back in 2014! And that is why we are introducing a Satisfaction Guarantee promise.
Fresh Coffee and Peak Flavour
How long after roasting will fresh coffee taste best?
The main advantage of buying Spiller & Tait coffee through our own website is that we roast each week for these orders, ensuring you receive coffee that is as fresh as possible. It's well known that if you want the best tasting cup of coffee, you have to use fresh, quality beans.
Sustainable Coffee Sourcing at Spiller & Tait
Since starting Spiller & Tait in 2014, we have been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality speciality coffee in the belief that coffee beans which have been treated well throughout the farming and production process will taste best.
Treat Yourself with an Indulgent Irish Coffee
It’s St Patrick’s Day and we thought we’d help you celebrate with a classic recipe for the iconic cocktail, Irish Coffee. It’s easy to make and only requires four common ingredients. It combines a smooth Irish whisky (a Scotch whisky will also do, but just don’t tell anyone!) with rich black coffee that's sweetened and topped with cream.
Why are Some Coffees Only Available Seasonally?
Some freshly roasted coffees are available year-round from coffee roasters, while others are only available for short periods and are known as seasonal coffees. In this blog we look at why some coffees are only available for short durations at specific times of year.
How to Adjust Your Coffee Brewing to Fit The Roast Level
Brewing fresh coffee to achieve great flavour is a finely honed skill, with many variables. Every day we receive questions from Spiller & Tait customers and community members asking for advice on how to make the most of their preferred brewing method to achieve the perfect cup. Common questions include: the ideal settings on Bean-to-Cup machines; brewing times for cafetière; and how much coffee to use for the best espresso. We are very happy to answer these questions, as well as pointing people in the direction of our Brew Guides.
Rewarding Customer Loyalty
The benefits of being a repeat S&T customer
The significant number of Spiller & Tait customers who make multiple, repeat, purchases of our coffee is well above average for on-line coffee roasters. We believe this is due to the freshness of coffee bought from our website, the wonderful flavour of our coffees and, increasingly, the rewards we offer to loyal customers. There are now plenty of reasons to order all your coffee from Spiller & Tait!