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.
Freshly Roasted Coffee in a roasting rack

Why Freshly Roasted Coffee Tastes Better

Freshly roasted coffee delivers better flavour, aroma, and sweetness than stale supermarket coffee. Learn why roast dates matter and how fresher beans can completely improve your coffee at home.

Why Freshly Roasted Coffee Tastes Better

Freshly roasted coffee delivers better flavour, aroma, and sweetness than stale supermarket coffee. Learn why roast dates matter and how fresher beans can completely improve your coffee at home.

The Best Coffee Shops in Peterborough

18 Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Peterborough

Looking for the best coffee in Peterborough? From family-owned speciality coffee shops to cosy independent cafés and city centre favourites, we've rounded up the 18 best coffee shops in Peterborough...

18 Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Peterborough

Looking for the best coffee in Peterborough? From family-owned speciality coffee shops to cosy independent cafés and city centre favourites, we've rounded up the 18 best coffee shops in Peterborough...

Water colour painting of Chamomile tea in a glass tea pot

The Many Benefits of Whole Flower Chamomile Tea

Whole flower chamomile tea has been enjoyed for centuries for its calming flavour and natural wellness benefits. Discover why this gentle herbal tea has become a favourite evening ritual for...

The Many Benefits of Whole Flower Chamomile Tea

Whole flower chamomile tea has been enjoyed for centuries for its calming flavour and natural wellness benefits. Discover why this gentle herbal tea has become a favourite evening ritual for...

How to Make Better Coffee at Home Without Expensive Equipment

How to Make Better Coffee at Home Without Expen...

You do not need an expensive espresso machine to make incredible coffee at home. Learn the simple changes that improve flavour, consistency, and freshness using affordable brewing methods and better...

How to Make Better Coffee at Home Without Expen...

You do not need an expensive espresso machine to make incredible coffee at home. Learn the simple changes that improve flavour, consistency, and freshness using affordable brewing methods and better...

barista pouring coffee latte

Select local pick up for your online order and ...

To kick things off, we’re now offering a free coffee with every in-store collection coffee order. It’s our small way of saying thanks, while also encouraging more people to visit...

Select local pick up for your online order and ...

To kick things off, we’re now offering a free coffee with every in-store collection coffee order. It’s our small way of saying thanks, while also encouraging more people to visit...

Coffee beans with a soft focus

Coffee Brewing Guide for Beginners

If you have just bought your first bag of fresh coffee beans and want to do them justice, you are in the right place. There are several straightforward ways to...

Coffee Brewing Guide for Beginners

If you have just bought your first bag of fresh coffee beans and want to do them justice, you are in the right place. There are several straightforward ways to...