How to brew deliciously strong smooth espresso when you don't have an espresso machine.
We've kept our espresso machine switched off for the past few of weeks and brewed only with a Bialetti - also known as a stovetop or mocha pot. We've had stunning results so we're sharing our simple method with you so you can do the same.
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NEW | We have two brand new dark roast Arabica blends for you to try out.
You asked us for dark roasts and we responded;
❖ ITALIAN BLEND is a very dark roast. The darkest in our range. A full strength Italian style coffee that is absolutely perfect if you prefer very full flavours.
❖ CONTINENTAL BLEND is a full dark roast. Not quite as dark as our new Italian Blend but think French Breakfast coffee and you have it. It's smooth, dark and strong enough to shine through lots of milk.
RIND
Rind is part of the highly successful London based company (The Cheese Bar), with a new restaurant here in North Yorkshire. They know what great ingredients are and why it's so important to serve great coffee to their customers. They will only serve the best products. Rind serves our Blend No2. You should try some!
Golden Rules
Some small things that will make your coffee brewing even better:
❖ Never use boiling water as it will scold the coffee and spoil the flavours. Let the kettle sit for a minute first
❖ Always try to keep your coffee airtight in the bag or container. Oxygen in the air makes the coffee stale
❖ Use the right grind for your brewing method. The wrong one will create havoc with the flavours (ask us to grind it for you when you're ordering)
❖ Time your brewing so you extract the delicious flavours and not the bitterness
❖ Check out our Expert Brewing Tips pages for lots more info on how to make the best brew your way.
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Learning: Professional barista advice to make your best espresso.
This is an essential, up-to-date technique for anyone who owns an espresso machine or is thinking of getting one. Whether you're a professional or home barista and you're not doing this you are not getting anywhere near the full potential from the coffee you're using. Learn how to make espresso properly; your customers and friends will thank you!
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Natural Infusions
NEW | Our collection of infusions
For the times you just want a 100% natural, caffeine-free, flavour packed infusion. From Passionfruit & orange to Moroccan Peppermint and lemon & ginger we have you covered
What we're Drinking Right Now
NEW | ITALIAN BLEND - A VERY DARK ROAST INDEED!
We were asked for a super dark roast coffee. And here it is - a coffee reminiscent of the gorgeous morning espressos of Milan, Sorento and Rome.
This is our darkest roast. As always, it is 100% premium grade Arabica, freshly roasted to order and it tastes fabulous. Full, strong yet smooth coffee roasted until the coffee oils rise to the surface of each bean - and no further.
This is seriously good as an espresso but also works incredibly well in a cafetière!
Pro Barista advice: Brewing superb coffee in your cafetière
If you use a cafetière you're in good company - it's the most popular grind our customers request. And with a few basic pointers↗︎ you can make very good coffee indeed. Click Better Brewing Techniques (below) and type 'Cafetière' in the search box.
Pro Barista Advice: Brewing delicious coffee using filter/dripper
Filter brewing has been around forever - for good reason. It's simple & inexpensive. And with a few basic pointers↗︎ you can make very good coffee that's far better than most filter machines. Click Better Brewing Techniques (below) and type 'Filter' in the search box.
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Espresso Bundles for Less £'s
When you love espresso but want to change things up a bit or just improve your coffee, which espresso blend are you going to choose?
To help we've created a fab bundle which includes our three most popular espresso blends in 250g bags: No1, No2 (our coffee shop and restaurant customers' favourite choice) and Blend No3.
You'll make a saving of 10% compared to the usual full combined price and, as always, every bean is freshly roasted to order.
Our New Stuff
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From just £15 you can now buy gift cards to treat your friends to superb quality, freshly roasted Arabica coffees, a whole range of fresh teas and infusions and sumptuous drinking chocolates. Fabulous, ultra convenient gifts they'll love, for everyone for all occasions.
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NEW | Natural Chamomile Infusion
If you want something light and refreshing to drink without the caffeine, try our 100% caffeine-free classic chamomile infusion ↗︎
It's simply natural chamomile flowers and buds. A very popular, light infusion renowned for its calming and restorative properties that make it ideal for drinking any time - including bedtime.
Use boiling water and brew for the depth of flavour you enjoy.
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If you have just come across us for the first time you may be wondering why you should buy from us.
At BMC our professional roasters have been roasting the highest quality beans for decades. Their long experience, commitment to quality and care for what they, and we, do every day is key to our business.
We urge you to try our coffee: it's freshly, professionally roasted for every order.
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If you would like to serve beautiful smooth fresh coffee at home or for your business, we give you the opportunity to buy some of the very best available. Every bag is freshly roasted to order and delivered to you as either whole beans or correctly ground to suit how you brew.
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TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE GREAT COFFEE
Here's a great tip: you can make outstanding coffee using a simple filter...but which filters are best?
Yes, the humble paper filter! Really easy to use, cost next to nothing and a quick way to make great tasting coffee.
Here's a tip: paper filter are available in bleached and unbleached versions so which should you buy? Find out here.
Your cup of coffee is only ever as good as you make it and you can make REALLY good coffee (check out our expert brewing tips)
You don't need fancy equipment or a science degree to make fantastic memorable coffee. You don't even need a grinder at home because we can send yours out ground to perfection. With just a few of our straight forward tips and pointers we will guide you towards making coffee your friends will remember you for.
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