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If you have received one of our newsletters or other promotional leaflet with a code to redeem your Freebie, you need to do the following:  1. Go to the specific coffee product page, e.g. Cafe Francais, sele...

About Peruvian Chanchamayo Coffee from the Chanchamayo Valley, about 200 miles east of Lima in the high Andes has the best reputation of Peruvian Coffees and this is no exception! Chanchamayo produces approx...

Our Redber Team absolutely adore Christmas and we are getting into the Christmas spirit! With the tree already up in the office, and just a few weeks left until the big day we wanted to share our Top Christm...

*** Great Taste Award Winner 2021*** Cafe Francais was created with two aims in mind.Firstly, we wanted a blend that was fully traceable and responsible. These are very important to us at Redber. We want the...

In the past few months, I have been working with the roastery team to find those flavours associated with a special time of the year. One that we will all be eagerly looking forward to; Christmas! We have be...

This vegan Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is the perfect Autumn treat, enjoy it for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or tea, or to feed that late night sweet tooth. It’s perfectly spiced, crunchy streusel on to...

Origins of Monsoon Malabar Coffee  Monsoon Malabar coffee has its origins in the lush monsoon regions of India, where the unique climate and weather conditions contribute to its distinct flavour. The coffee ...

Nicaragua Matagalpa Coffee Tasting Notes: Smooth, rich, sweet coffee with chocolate flavours with subtle notes of orange.  Our Nicaragua SHG EP is a coffee that comes from the mountainous northwest region of...

Matcha green tea powder is less bitter than steeped green tea and it's super concentrated form packs in ten times more antioxidants per serving! Matcha is also a good d...

Those in the coffee industry will know of the recent devastating freak frost in Brazil that has wiped out coffee crops from some of the largest coffee producing regions in Brazil. At Redber, we are proud to...

What is Chamomile? Chamomile tea gives people who drink it a sense of calm and well being. As a herb, camomile has been used in cosmetics to aromatherapy to beverages, dating back thousands of years, first f...

What is lemongrass? Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall, perennial grass in a class of about 55 species of grasses native to the tropical and sub-tropical climates of Asia, Australia and Africa. India...

What is Chai? Chai tea is steeped in a rich history across the world from China to India. The name “chai” is the Hindi word for “tea”, which was derived from “cha”, the Chinese word for “tea”. In this case, ...

What is Peppermint? Peppermint (Mentha piperita ) is an aromatic perennial plant that grows to a height of about 3 ft (1 m). It has light purple flowers and green leaves with serrated edges. Peppermint belon...

What is Jasmine Tea? During China’s Ming dynasty (1368-1644), jasmine tea started its journey to become the most popular the in the world. The Ming had an obsession with anything floral, and they absolutely ...

What is White Tea? Rare, delicate, and delicious, white tea has been compared in flavour to honey, apricots, peaches, and chestnuts. It is subtle and mellow yet still clean and refreshing . White tea is know...

Ancient China: The Birthplace of Tea The history of tea dates to ancient China, 5,000 years ago. According to legend, in 2732 B.C. Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves fro...

What is Black Tea? Black tea is a highly aged variety of tea and is the most oxidised out of all the other teas like green tea, white tea, and oolong teas. Because of t...

What is Earl Grey Tea ? Earl Grey tea is a flavoured tea and is therefore not its own category of tea. Flavoured teas include any type of tea; green, white, oolong and ...

If you’re a tea lover or new to the world of tea, you might be wondering which is better- loose leaf tea or the commercial tea bag? Read more about the differences. 

What is Matcha Tea?  Matcha is a high-grade green tea leaf ground into powdered form. The green tea powder is whisked into hot water, instead of steeped, to form a frothy drink. ...

Colombia is one of the largest coffee producers in the world and benefits greatly from having one of the most unique and complex set of micro-climates of all coffee producing nations. A key reason that Colom...

 This Earl Grey Cake Loaf is a fragrant loaf infused with tea in two ways and then brushed with lemon and honey while still hot. This will be the tea cake to have on th...

We LOVE afternoon tea here at Redber coffee, so much so that our team regularly takes a tea break with some delicious scones to get us through the day. These afternoon tea scones are light, fluffy and pair ...

Espresso Martini perfect when you need a pick-me-up at a cocktail party or at the end of a long week! Our Redber Espresso Martini recipe is deliciously drinkable with a good slog of liquor or syrup, this cof...

When it comes to coffee, buying freshly roasted beans is best practise and will transform your brewing at home experience into something special. Once coffee is roasted it starts to lose the flavours and aro...

Whiskey & (Rum) Barrell Aged Coffee - The New Coffee Phenomena Innovation is essential in all industries including the coffee industry. Coffee producers are constantly looking to implement new ground-br...

This month we would love to introduce a customer of ours who is very passionate about local produce and drinks – Godalming Deli. The Godalming Deli prides itself on local quality produce from independent sup...

Although a relatively new initiative, the buying and milling operation that create our Redber Kenta Coffee is a prime example of how a well located (wet) mill supports the local communities that now own, ope...

We have been very excited about our latest edition- our naturally processed Ethiopian Sidamo. It is rather unique coffee, and our only natural/dry process coffee at the moment. But what exactly makes it a "n...

Coffee of the month June is a fruity and light Kenya Bora!

Ethiopia is thought to be the birthplace of coffee with wild growing Coffee Arabica being found in the forests of the Kaffa region. Ethiopia coffees are among the world's most varied and distinctive.This typ...

The San Ignacio Province sits at the top of the Cajamarca region in Northern Perú where the Rio Canchis splits the country from Ecuador. The farms are located in the buffer zones of a protected natural area...

The greatest thing that came with the push for new knowledge in the third wave of coffee is the diversity it has brought to every person’s cup of coffee. When choosing your speciality coffee, you now have so...

We are a passionate, friendly team united by our love for everything coffee. There’s nothing more important to us than supplying our customers with the most phenomenal beans to make their perfect brew. We be...

Happy St Patrick's Day from Redber Coffee! We've put together some of our favourite Irish coffee recipes for you to try this St Patricks Day!    KAHLUA, EGGNOG, AND JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY COCKTAIL Irish coffe...

 The popularity of vegetarianism and veganism over the past decade has increased drastically with a huge increase in interest in just 2 years. Many UK consumers are making conscious decisions based on health...

Introducing Sage Barista Coffee Machine Sage Barista coffee machines soared in popularity during the pandemic of 2020. If you have been fortuitous enough to have unpacked one yourself, there is a chance it w...

 What are two things that are crucial for the survival of the world?  No, I am not talking about H2O and oxygen, but something much more important: coffee and chocolate! Okay, okay, I get it…… maybe not much...

It's one of the most delicious and indulgent days of the year - and that's why we love it! Let us choose the perfect coffee for you based on your pancake toppings below... Lemon and Sugar Ahh a classy class...

 Like me, most Britain’s can't start their day without a cup of coffee. In fact, according to the National Coffee Association (NCA), the caffeinated beverage is only getting more and more popular from North ...

When it comes to buying coffee that’s fancier than the supermarket stuff, several wordy terms are thrown around. It can make the world of freshly roasted coffee hard to break into: so I’ve broken down these ...

The most important part of making a coffee is the grind. A poor roast can be redeemed through a good grind, and likewise, an excellent roast can be ruined by a poor grind. The bean, the brewing method, the b...

At Redber Coffee we are a passionate team of coffee lovers with a sweet tooth! Not only do we LOVE coffee, but we also love cooking. Cook up a storm in lockdown with this stunning double coffee dessert, whic...

From the plateaus of Ethiopia to the artisan coffee shops in Bristol & Manchester, coffee is consumed world-wide and in a variety of ways. Whether you drink straight espresso or linger over a salted cara...

  Filter papers are used all over the world in many different brew methods. Whilst filter papers have a great rep for making the perfect cup of coffee, they also have many other uses too. So grab those filte...

The ROK GC Coffee Maker is a beautifully designed modern piece of equipment for a flawless coffee extraction. The Rok GC is an award winning manual coffee machine, brings cool design and coffee making joy to...

Coffee of the Month – Café Francais Since we created our Café Francais Blend in 2018, it has been our Unofficial House blend. But not a house blend in the sense of sitting in a restaurant and wanting to get ...