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Third Wave Coffee?
Third Wave Coffee?
I was then asked to be Rick Steins in house barista & train & keep an eye on coffee standards for all his establishments. A few years after that I... Read more...
My Story
My Story
Since leaving Rick Steins I have been the manager of 2 very busy coffee shops, roasted coffee professionally & was a barista trainer all over the UK for a coffee... Read more...
The Home Barista
The Home Barista
This will often lead to another popular question “What do you think of Nespresso Machines?” I would recommend a capsule machine if you want an espresso based coffee as simple... Read more...
The Run Up To Christmas 2013
The Run Up To Christmas 2013
Behind the bean – Last week I visited my roasters to touch base with the team behind the scenes who roast my unique coffee blends, something I like to do on... Read more...
The Refractometer
The Refractometer
Espresso is a short shot of concentrated coffee, water under pressure has been forced through the coffee & stopped once all the goodness is out. A bench mark for a... Read more...
The Ludlow Food Festival 2014
The Ludlow Food Festival 2014
I was quite overwhelmed by the response at the Festival. My talk was strictly 1hr to 40 people, the room was full I was nervous but I had everything set... Read more...
Welcome Sergeant Mike Store to Danielle’s Coffee
Welcome Sergeant Mike Store to Danielle’s Coffee
Mike joined the British army in September 1999 where he was enlisted into the Parachute Regiment, after some very tough, hard, physical and mentally demanding training he arrived in 2nd... Read more...
The Old Roaster
The Old Roaster
We purchased a vintage coffee roaster in July this year. The first coffee roaster in Bridgnorth, Shropshire & one of its kind. It was imported into the UK from Holland... Read more...
The Ludlow Food Festival 2015
The Ludlow Food Festival 2015
I will start by saying what a fantastic Ludlow Food Show again this year, we had such an amazing time and had another successful presentation. A few very big thank... Read more...
The Parachute Regiment Coffee Blend
The Parachute Regiment Coffee Blend
The Parachute Regiment coffee blend is finally here after a year in the making! This coffee blend has been especially chosen for the Para’s by the Para’s!!! How did this... Read more...
The Season For The Senses
The Season For The Senses
It’s officially Autumn !! Which means the most exciting time for our senses. With mother natures way of showing off its diverse array of colours. Chilly starts, the birds flocking... Read more...
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!!
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!!
Firstly a big thank you to all our customers and friends who have supported us this year, MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!! We have been getting ready for the festive period ourselves... Read more...
2016 The Year To Get Lean!!!
2016 The Year To Get Lean!!!
Happy New Year all and here we are again. We hope you all had a great festive season and a fantastic New Years eve, we spent ours with friends and... Read more...
Plantation to Pot
Plantation to Pot
A big thank you to our customers for helping us in a smooth trip to the amazing country of the Dominican Republic. I would highly recommend this country to any... Read more...
The Perfect Grind
The Perfect Grind
When I picture coffee in my head I see the gooey, caramel coloured stream of espresso flowing through the spouts of a portafilter on an espresso machine, this can be... Read more...
End of year, start of year blog
End of year, start of year blog
Happy New year to you all, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Looking back over 2017, I have come to the conclusion that my lessons in business since 2010... Read more...
Part one, Costa Rica
Part one, Costa Rica
I finally did it, visited the coffee farmers on their farms and picked and tasted coffee berries off the shrub. 10 days in Costa Rica, 5 Coffee farms and a... Read more...
Texture of Coffee
Texture of Coffee
I was today asked by one of my customers why there is some grinds (sediment) left in the bottom of the cups, this is something anyone can notice once a... Read more...