Coffee Strength Chart

A Quick Guide to Choosing Coffee

We appreciate that all the coffee lingo can sometimes seem a bit daunting, so we've put together this simple guide to help you navigate through the maze of coffee beans. Remember, there's no right or wrong when it comes to choosing your beans. It's all about finding what tastes best for you. Our team are happy to help on 01773 252052 if you need any further advice.

Arabica vs Robusta
Arabica: These are pricier, high-quality beans. They have a smooth, sweet flavour with hints of sugar, fruit, and berries. Robusta: Cheaper and easier to grow, these beans are strong and nutty with a hint of chocolate. They have double the caffeine of Arabica.

You'll often find blends that combine Arabica and Robusta. These blends aim to offer the best of both worlds - the smooth, pleasing taste of Arabica and the strong, robust punch of Robusta.

Intensity and Strength
Intensity: Refers to the richness and depth of flavour, influenced by the bean type, growth location, and roast. Strength: Indicates how darkly the coffee is roasted, affecting the robustness of the coffee's flavour. It does not relate to caffeine content.

We've produced a combined score out of 10 for our top selling coffee blends, this is based on intensity and strength combined. This is not an indication of quality or preference.

Flavour Notes
Sometimes you'll read that a coffee has "notes" of something, like chocolate or wood. This doesn't mean someone tossed a chocolate bar or a bit of timber into the coffee during processing. It's a way to describe the subtle flavours you might taste in the coffee besides the standard "coffee" taste. For example, a coffee with 'notes of chocolate' will have a slight chocolaty taste in addition to the usual coffee flavour. Same for 'notes of wood' – expect a flavour reminiscent of something toasty or earthy.