Coffee Blog

Welcome to The Bean Around Coffee Blog, your go-to destination for everything coffee. From brewing guides and bean origins to café culture, sustainability, and behind-the-scenes stories, we share insights to help you enjoy better coffee every day. Whether you're a casual coffee drinker, home brewer, or passionate espresso enthusiast, discover tips, inspiration, and fresh perspectives from the world of specialty coffee.
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Why Your Coffee Tastes Bitter and How to Fix It

Coffee should have some natural bitterness, but it should not taste burnt, harsh or unpleasant. From grinding too finely to using stale beans, here are the most common causes of...

Why Your Coffee Tastes Bitter and How to Fix It

Coffee should have some natural bitterness, but it should not taste burnt, harsh or unpleasant. From grinding too finely to using stale beans, here are the most common causes of...

Freshly brewed pour-over coffee and a steaming ceramic mug on a rustic wooden table beside an open notebook, books, and houseplants, creating a calm morning coffee ritual in natural window light.

How Coffee Became a Daily Ritual

For millions of people, coffee is far more than a drink. It is a daily ritual, a moment of pause, and a familiar part of everyday life. Discover how coffee...

How Coffee Became a Daily Ritual

For millions of people, coffee is far more than a drink. It is a daily ritual, a moment of pause, and a familiar part of everyday life. Discover how coffee...

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Arabica vs Robusta Coffee: What’s the Difference?

Arabica and Robusta are the two most common coffee species in the world, but they taste very different. Learn how flavour, caffeine, quality, and brewing style vary between them so...

Arabica vs Robusta Coffee: What’s the Difference?

Arabica and Robusta are the two most common coffee species in the world, but they taste very different. Learn how flavour, caffeine, quality, and brewing style vary between them so...

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Black & Bloom Opens at The Old Station Quarter

Black & Bloom is now open at The Old Station Quarter, serving quality coffee, food and cold drinks in a unique Peterborough venue built around community, creativity and culture.

Black & Bloom Opens at The Old Station Quarter

Black & Bloom is now open at The Old Station Quarter, serving quality coffee, food and cold drinks in a unique Peterborough venue built around community, creativity and culture.

Whole Bean vs Ground Coffee: Which Should You Buy?

Whole Bean vs Ground Coffee: Which Should You Buy?

Whole bean coffee stays fresher for longer, while ground coffee offers convenience and simplicity. Learn the differences and discover which option is right for your brewing style.

Whole Bean vs Ground Coffee: Which Should You Buy?

Whole bean coffee stays fresher for longer, while ground coffee offers convenience and simplicity. Learn the differences and discover which option is right for your brewing style.