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What are the Different Coffees Used by Chain Companies in the UK? In this article we will be exploring the origins of the coffees used in the largest coffee serving chains in the UK. We will be assessing the quality, sustainability, and value of these companies' coffee drinks. While we all know that the quality of coffee you get from a chain company will never be of the same standard than if you went to a Coffee Roastery or purchased speciality coffee beans, sometimes you just need to grab something quickly. Even those of us who are coffee enthusiasts can...

What are the Factors Affecting Coffee Production in Uganda? There are many different factors affecting coffee production in Uganda.The reason this issue has become so serious and problematic is because the country and it’s economy has become reliant on it’s regular exportation of coffee. Uganda has the ideal climate for coffee production, which is their top export. As a result it has been able to maintain its position as the 9th biggest coffee exporter in the world. If something impacts Uganda’s production of coffee, it can have devastating effects that ripple out across the entire country.   Climate Change A...

Many of us have wondered to ourselves how coffee is decaffeinated, but few of us take the time to learn about this fascinating process. If you’ve recently started getting into coffee and are thinking about starting to make some better tasting beverages at home – this is almost certainly a question you’ve come to think about. Coffee is currently the world's second favourite beverage, with good old water taking spot number one. However, many people simply use it to summon up previously non-existent energy to get me through those early mornings and seemingly endless night shifts. To them, the thought...

Can You Grow Coffee in the UK? If you love both coffee and gardening, then you will have probably wondered at some point, 'Can I grow my own coffee?’ The short answer is yes, but there are some things you need to know first. Would it be worth growing your own coffee? Can you buy UK cultivated coffee? While the concept of growing your own coffee sounds cool, these are just some of the other questions you need to think about. We have put together a list of things that you should consider before starting out on the journey of...