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Coffee Of The Month February 2021- Cafe Francais

By Chris Foulkes on Feb 03, 2021

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 ...

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Coffee of the Month January 2021 - Colombia Finca El Diviso

By Chris Foulkes on Jan 12, 2021

Colombia Finca El Diviso Over the past two years we have received some very exciting coffees from the Green Collection and to start 2021 with exceptional coffee we are making Colombia Finca La Diviso our Jan...

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Coffee, The Lockdown Saviour

By Kiara Maher on Jan 07, 2021

Coffee, the lockdown saviour Adapting our routine has been a challenge for many during lockdown, and fantastic way to maintain a sense of normalcy is to establish a routine with your daily brew. I LOVE a fre...

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Winter Warmer Drinks Recipes

By Sadie Taylor on Oct 05, 2020

Make a delicious hot winter drink with our Simply Winter Warmer Syrups. These drinks will help warm your customers during the festive season and New Year.Ingredients4 pumps of a Simply Winter Warmer Syrup. C...

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Coffee of the Month August 2020 - Signature Blend

By Petra Jones on Aug 03, 2020

Our Signature Blend is the result of listening to what our customers like best about our coffees and bringing them together in one fantastic blend. Expect rich notes of notes of chocolate, nuts and summer fr...

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5 Genius Ideas for Making Use of Old Coffee Grounds

By Sadie Taylor on Aug 03, 2020

Most of us tend to dispose of our wet, used coffee grounds after making our favourite brew. In this blog we are going to explore some of our favourite ways that these old grounds can be used!

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Coffee of the Month - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

By Sadie Taylor on Jul 01, 2020

About the Coffee The washed Yirgacheffe is one of the best highland-grown coffees in Ethiopia. It has fine acidity, body, and flavour. Many people are attracted to its delicate, floral, and tea-like characte...

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The Journey of a Redber Coffee Order

By Sadie Taylor on Jun 16, 2020

Have you ever wondered about the extensive journey your coffee goes through from the minute you place your order online? As one of the most passionate coffee roasters in the UK, we thought you'd like to know...

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Father's Day Gift Ideas 2020

By Sadie Taylor on Jun 10, 2020

With Father's day just around the corner - Sunday 21st June to be exact - We have compiled a selection of our top 5 gifts to really WOW your Dad this year! Make him fee...

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Coffee of the Month - Guatemala Antigua

By George Sims on Jun 06, 2020

About the Coffee: June's Coffee of the Month is our Guatemala Antigua. Perfectly balanced with sweet caramel and exotic fruit, finishing with a subtle citrus like acidity and a hint of hazelnut. The aroma of...

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How to make Cold Brew Coffee in a Cafetiere

By Petra Jones on May 07, 2020

Here's our simple, easy way to make cold brew coffee at home - all you need is a cafetiere! We recommend doing this in the evening so you are ready to serve your cold brew the next morning. You will need: ...

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Coffee of the Month - Colombia Planadas

By George Sims on May 07, 2020

About the Coffee: May’s Coffee of the Month is Colombia Planadas. It boasts a profile of chocolate, caramel and yellow fruits. This is a great all round coffee and we think it suits any kind of brew method. ...

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Coffee of the Month – Brazil Dbarbosa

By George Sims on Apr 09, 2020

April’s Coffee of the Month is one our favourites – Brazil Dbarbosa. The coffee comes directly from the farmers. Cachoeira farm Taste Flavours: tropical fruit, caramel, chocolate Aroma: sweet Body: balance...

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Coffee and Chill during Earth Hour

By Jenny Brabin on Mar 28, 2020

Turn off the lights tonight at 8.30pm and help raise awareness for climate change. Across the globe, at 8.30pm in different time zones, millions of people will be doing the same. Make a cup of coffee (it’s l...

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International Women’s Day at Redber Coffee

By Jenny Brabin on Mar 08, 2020

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’d like to highlight some fantastic achievements by women in the coffee industry. Alison Hall, MBE An inspiration to modern women across the globe, Alison founded th...

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Coffee of the Month – Papua New Guinea Elimbari

By George Sims on Mar 03, 2020

March’s Coffee of the Month is Papua New Guinea Elimbari. Delicious notes of cherry and sweet molasses are prominent over a base of milk chocolate. We recommend serving this with glazed cinnamon rolls for a ...

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Happy World Kahlua Day

By Jenny Brabin on Feb 27, 2020

A coffee flavoured liquor from Mexico, it’s only right that we celebrate World Kahlua Day. Let’s party in style with three Kahlua based cocktails! White Russian This delicious cocktail tastes like an ic...

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Coffee in Quotes

By Jenny Brabin on Feb 24, 2020

There’s a natural comfort to be found in curling up in an armchair and reading a book with a steaming mug of coffee and a plate of biscuits by your side. Relaxation is important to maintaining a healthy life...

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Come In, Say Hello, Make a Friend

By Jenny Brabin on Feb 11, 2020

Today is Make a Friend Day. Do something nice for a stranger or simply smile at the colleague who’s name you never learned. A little happiness can go a long way! We’re inviting you to come into Redber’s Cafe...

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The Batty Coffee Craze We’re Not Quite Embracing

By Jenny Brabin on Feb 04, 2020

Ever sipped your coffee, paused to enjoy the brew, and thought: you know what would make this better? If the beans had been covered in bat spit. No? Strangely enough, not us either. However, the latest craze...

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Coffee of the Month – Costa Rica Amapola

By George Sims on Feb 03, 2020

Your Coffee of the Month this February is Costa Rica Amapola. The coffee grows among the Cordilla Talamanca mountain range, which lies in the south west of Costa Rica. The unique combination of fertile soil,...

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Espresso: An Art or a Science?

By Petra Jones on Jan 31, 2020

Coffee fanatics have taken their devotion to the next level. A recently published study called Systematically Improving Espresso: Insights from Mathematical Modelling and Experiment suggests a radical new ta...

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Venture into Studio Venues for a Taste of Redber Coffee

By Jenny Brabin on Jan 21, 2020

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Studio Venues!  Providing city centre meeting rooms and conference venues in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow, Studio Venues hosts event spaces tha...

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The Caramel Coffee Popcorn You Never Knew You Needed

By Jenny Brabin on Jan 19, 2020

Regular popcorn just not doing it for you? Bored with the classic ‘sweet ‘n’ salty’ combination? We’re here to offer you an alternative… Caramel Coffee Popcorn, so delicious it will make your taste buds ting...

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Coffee of the Month – Uganda Zombo

By George Sims on Jan 03, 2020

Your Coffee of the Month this January is Uganda Zombo from the Nile Highlands in north-west Uganda, home of the Alur people. This wonderful coffee boasts a sophisticated complexity while still being accessib...

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The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte You’ll Ever Have

By Jenny Brabin on Nov 12, 2019

The leaves are falling and the mornings are beginning to frost. It’s the time of year to wrap up warm and huddle by radiators. However, we have a better way of keeping out the cold: an energising cup of coff...

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Coffee of the Month - Colombia Los Cambulos

By George Sims on Nov 01, 2019

Your Coffee of the Month this November is Los Cambulos from Colombia! This is a speciality coffee with notes of dark chocolate, red berries and an underlying sweetness, similar to panela. It's a perfect coffee for autumn: warming, sweet, and indulgent.

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Crème de la Crema: Speciality and Micro-Lot Coffee

By Jenny Brabin on Oct 30, 2019

Ever seen a shiny red Lamborghini or a flashy Ferrari purring around the streets of your local city and felt a stir of envy? In coffee, micro-lot is the equivalent of an eye-catching and fashionable sports c...

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The Origins of Coffee: Kaldi the Goat Herder

By Jenny Brabin on Oct 17, 2019

Coffee began in the plateaus of Ethiopia and soon grew to become a world-wide commodity. Learn how coffee was first discovered and its rapid expansion to become the most popular drink in modern day.

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Talking Shot Photography Podcast Ep. 10 ft. Redber Coffee

By Sadie Taylor on Aug 15, 2019

Talking shot is a podcast hosted by Ross Grieve and Jim Cossey where they talk all things photography. We are proud to be sponsoring episode 10 of their podcast the guys are talking Black and White Imagery.

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Team CoffeeCaravan Takes on The Mongol Ralley (Fuelled by Redber Coffee!)

By Sadie Taylor on Jul 15, 2019

We are sponsoring Team CoffeeCaravan who are taking on the famous Mongol Rally - driving a 2001 Opel Agila from Prague to Russia - fitted with it's very own espresso machine where they will be serving Redber Coffee!

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All About Coffee Bean Varietals

By Chris Foulkes on Jul 03, 2019

There are two main species of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans account for the majority of the coffee produced and sold in the world today. Within these two main coffee species there are many varietals which vary in characteristics.

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Toasted Marshmallow Latte

By Petra Suchova on May 21, 2019

There’s something special about marshmallows roasting over a campfire, so hot you almost burn your mouth trying to eat them. Our friends at Simply have tried to replicate this feeling with their Toasted Mars...

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Our Partnership with Birchall Tea

By Sadie Taylor on Apr 15, 2019

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Birchall Tea! Their award-winning speciality and everyday black teas are sourced exclusively from estates across East Africa, and their family run business has been operating since 1872.

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Introducing ROK Espresso Maker

By Petra Jones on Mar 22, 2019

We are super excited about our new addition to coffee makers - the ROK espresso maker. Traditional espresso makers are too fussy, bulky and expensive, the ROK on the other hand is stylish, simple to use and ...

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Redber Coffee Pop-Up Café at Tunsgate Quarter Shopping Centre, Guildford

By Sadie Taylor on Mar 19, 2019

We are very excited to announce the launch of our pop-up Café located in Tunsgate Quarter on Guildford High Street - Make sure you pay us a visit!

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Coffee Solutions for Hotels, Restaurants & Catering Companies

By Petra Suchova on Feb 09, 2019

Read on for our simple guide for the perfect coffee for Hotels, Restaurants & Catering Companies - and why freshly roasted coffee is always best for your customers!

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Stefan's Coffee & Walnut Cake

By Petra Suchova on Feb 09, 2019

A recipe for a delicious and moist coffee and walnut cake by our friend Stefan Moody. 

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18th January Coffee Tasting

By Petra Suchova on Jan 31, 2019

You may have seen some pictures of the Redber team around a table of glasses, slurping Coffee from a spoon...in case you are not familiar with this curious activity, it is known as 'cupping'. Cupping is an a...

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Coffee Infused Overnight Oats Recipe

By Petra Suchova on Jan 17, 2019

Start the year off right with our Coffee Infused Overnight oats! The perfect way to start the day...

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Does Milk Ruin Coffee?

By Graham Jones on Dec 29, 2018

  Working with coffee creates this misled assumption in which people not working in the coffee industry assume you judge them whenever they speak, think or drink coffee! This is not the case! The most common...

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Introducing DBarbosa Coffee Farmers

By Petra Suchova on Dec 07, 2018

Our latest addition to Direct Trade collection coffees is Brazilian coffee from DBarbosa farm in Gerais Minas region.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers

By Sadie Taylor on Nov 15, 2018

The clocks have changed, the weather is chillier and we're starting to countdown to... Christmas! This year, grab a fresh cup of coffee and browse our gift ideas. We have put together a list of the best Chri...

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Where You Can Drink Redber Coffee

By Sadie Taylor on Nov 01, 2018

Out and about for a Coffee Break, Breakfast, Brunch or lunch? Find out below where you can drink our delicious freshly coffee! We supply coffee to many restaurants, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

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Why You Should Stop Drinking Instant Coffee

By Sadie Taylor on Sep 26, 2018

Here at Redber we ultimately want to see people stepping away from instant coffee and moving on to the proper stuff! Once you've tried freshly roasted coffee there really is no going back!

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

By Petra Suchova on Sep 11, 2018

We would like to invite you for the biggest coffee morning and raise money for Macmillan charity. Pop in to our roastery anytime on Friday between 11am and 2pm and enjoy delicious home-made cakes, freshly ba...

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Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe

By Sadie Taylor on Aug 29, 2018

A classic! perfect for those coffee and cake lovers out there, our delicious Coffee & Walnut cake recipe using our very own freshly roasted coffee! Try it yourself at home by following these steps.

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All About Milk! Skinny, Full-Fat & Milk Alternatives - How do they affect coffee?

By Sadie Taylor on Jul 09, 2018

If you are one to opt in for a milkier coffee: say a latte, cappuccino or a flat white, it is easy to forget one of the key ingredients to your drink - the milk!

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