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"Casa" - Espresso Blend - 100% Arabica

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CASA - Espresso Blend - 100% Arabica

60% Brazil: Ouro Verde: (Rainforest Alliance Certified)
40%: El Salvador: Los Pirineos (microlot)

We've worked hard over the past year to perfect our iconic blue label Casa. Given that speciality coffee is all about seasonal harvests, we can confidently reproduce our taste profile with Brazilian and Central American Arabica beans.

Currently we've have plumped for a yellow catuai varietal from Fazenda Ouro Verde has an amazing sweetness, yet the punch needed to cut through milky espresso-machine based drinks. So, its the ideal base for our Casa Espresso blend.

As its bezzy mate, we've chosen the typical chocolatey flavours of an El Salvadoran Arabica. It's a Red Bourbon varietal, a favourite of ours and a delight to roast. Honestly, we're spoiling y'all with this unbeliveable house blend. (Don't take my word for it though ... just look at what you're saying on the REVIEWS tab above!)

So what's our objective? We want...

- A coffee that's got the boldness through an espresso machine as an unadulturated espresso, yet has the body and punch to compliment all milky drinks
- A blend of 100% single-origin Arabica beans that tastes amazing, without any hint of the astringency you'll find with Robusta coffee
- To remain committed to using farms whose produce is fully traceable. With this provenance, we can rely on an excellent crop from each harvest. And in this way, we can reproduce a consistent roast profile and keep you smiling
- A taste profile that has good balance, a full-mouthfeel, with nutty and dark chocolate notes and a refreshing berry finish

Brew Method: Made to measure for an espresso machine. If you have a home espresso machine, then our "blue label" is an essential companion. It's also absolutely cracking to use with a stove top. The new model Bialetti Brikka, will give you a great crema too, so it's an ideal way to start the day, if you're on a budget. And because we roast fresh at least once a week, you'll get the very best our of this amazing 100% Arabica blend. As we say in Cumbria: “Champion”.

For more information about the beans, click on the "Nerd Zone" tab about ... you geeks, you!

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Casa - Espresso Blend
BRAZIL - Ouro Verde:

Country: Brazil
Region: THe Cerrado, Minas Gerais
Farm: Naimeg Family
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1000 masl
Varietal: Yellow Catuai

Fazenda Ouro Verde (Green Gold Farm) is one of four farms owned by the Naimeg group, a family business headed up by the founder Gerson Naimeg. Gerson, the son of a German settler and Brazilian mother, established his first farm in 1965 when he bought a small plot of land in Uba located in northern Paraná. Like many others, he and his family moved to the Cerrado to avoid the annual threat of frost and now they have four farms in the region. Fazenda Ouro Verde is around 130 hectares in size with 100 hectares set aside for coffee and is located near the city of Patos de Minas, at an altitude of approximately 1000 meters above sea level. The farm successfully grows varietals of Catuai and Acaia on the local clay loam soils and harvesting is mechanical thanks to the flat lay of the land.

In processing of the Brazilian Oure Verde, the ripe cherries are machine picked and put into a Pinhalese depulper which removes the skin of the cherry leaving sticky beans exposed. The sorted cherries are then spread out to dry on a patio for a period of around 8 to 10 days depending on the weather. During this time the sugars and enzymatic by-products are absorbed into the heart of the bean lending the cup its distinctive sweet and full bodied flavour – great for espresso. The farm has won awards in national espresso competitions in recognition of its good character in the cup. Once dry the parchment coffee is put into ‘tulhas’ (large wooden vats) where the moisture and flavour is allowed to even out during the resting period. Finally, just prior to shipment, it is dry milled and sorted to remove any defect beans before being packed into 60kg jute bags lined with GrainPro to protect the quality of the coffee during transit and storage. In line with Brazilian law, 20% of the land at Fazenda Ouro Verde is given over to a nature reserve where indigenous plants provide a habitat for wildlife. This coupled with the social standards which have been established for the people that work the land, has led to Rainforest Alliance certification for the farm.

This bean scored 84.00 by on the SCAA scoresheet when cupped.

CUP PROFILE

Acidity – 7 - 7.5
Mild acidity, pleasant

Sweetness – 7.5 - 8
Excellent sweetness with more sugars being absorbed from the pulp

Character – 7.75 - 8
Plum-like, nutty, chocolate on the darker side

Body – 8 - 8.5
Medium to full body

Balance – 7.5- 8.5
Good balance

EL Salvador: Los Pirineos (Microlot LP23)

Country: El Salvador
Region: Usulutan
Farm: Gilberto Baraona
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1550 masl
Varietal: Red Bourbon

Los Pirineos Coffee farm has been in the Baraona Family from more than 120 years,since 1880. Gilberto Baraona is an 8 times winner of Cup of Excellence in El Salvador. The Farm is located at the top of the Tecapa Volcano, in the Tecapa Chinameca Coffee Region. The farm has been the experimental ground for several new varietal projects, such as the Central America F1 variety. Currently Los Pirineos is starting to grow more than 10 new varietals that will start producing in 2017. New varietals include Orange Pacamara, Geisha, Bourbon Elite, Bourbon Laurina, Javas, and Kenya. For the lowers altitudes below 1200 meters varietals such as Castillo Naranjal, Costa Rica 95, Lempira, Obata, and Casiopea.

The farm and Mill have 50 full time employees taking on a further 75 during the peak of the harvest. Gilberto’s obsession with quality means he pays well above the legal minimum wages to all his staff. He requires far more precision and attention to detail than the average coffee farm and so must invest time and money in the people who manage the processing. As a result of the training and support he offers even his temporary staff are consistent from year to year.

Gilberto’s dedication to quality is uncompromising. He has the largest coffee seed bank in private hands in El Salvador and is constantly testing and exploring new options for unique cup character. It is with great excitement that we are working with him and hope to extend our offering from his farms in the coming years.

CUP PROFILE:

Peach, hints of jasmine, praline, medium body and very sweet

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Single Origin - RWANDA: Muhura - 100% Arabica

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Our first Rwandan coffee and we're buzzing harder than a summer bee who's been necking too much Arabica pollen. Naturally processed, this is a typically spicy bean. We'd advise getting your nose well into your newly opened packet of freshly roasted Muhura and having a good sniff. You'll get that unmistakable fruitiness from the "natural process". If you're new to speciality coffee you'll be really surprised at how sweet coffee can be. And if you're a connoisseur, then you'll be drooling with expectation. This high-grown Rwandan Arabica is truly wonderful.

Hey, you geekoids ... for more information on this coffee, mosey on to the "Nerd Zone" tab above

Rin recommends: a pour-over brew method to highlight the subtleties of this incredible African coffee. Perfect for Aeropress / Chemex / V60 or Softbrew.

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Rwanda: Muhura

Varietal: Red Bourbon
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1,600 metres above sea level
Owner: Rwanda Trading Company
Region: Gatsibo District, Eastern Province
Country: Rwanda
Cup Profile: Blueberry, juniper,

Muhura - situated in the Gatsibo District in the Eastern Province of Rwanda - was established in 2010 by a local investment company. However, they struggled with financing and approached Rwanda Trading Company (RTC) to begin providing working capital in 2011. RTC provided capital to the station for two seasons before purchasing the station outright in 2013. Since then, the station has processed on average 900 metric tons of cherry, and RTC's investment has upgraded facilities and improved both processing and management capacity at Muhura.

Most notably, RTC's involvement has seen a considerable improvement in the quality the station produces.

MUHURA NATURAL PROCESS:

Sorting was undertaken upon delivery of cherry to remove underripes, then the cherries were taken straight to raised beds for drying. It takes around 30 days to fully dry the cherries. (On average, 7kgs of freshly harvested cherry will yield 1kg of export quality green coffee).

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Earl Grey

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A classic tea with a massive following and a rich history. This high-grade China black tea is blended with oil from the very best Italian bergamot plants.

Earl Grey is like spending time with your best friend – warm, reassuring, much loved. We’ve chosen this tea after many tastings, and we love its mellow, citrus base.

There is a lot of misconception about what Earl Grey should be, from freeze-dried bergamot to leaf type, but we’re delighted with the highest quality of our components. They're as good as anything that's been around for almost 200 years. From the aroma to the taste, you'll adore this Earl Grey.

Country	China
Leaf	Dark brown, wiry
Aroma	Very fragrant, citrus, bergamot
Liquor	Light, slightly orange
Cupping Notes	Refreshing, citrus, very fragrant
Brewing Tips	2.5/3g in 200ml of water at 100°C. Steep for 3-4 mins – depending on strength required

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AEROPRESS - Plus any 250g coffee for free

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BUY AN AEROPRESS AND GET 250g OF ANY OF OUR COFFEES FOR FREE*

Simple and inexpensive, the Aeropress is one of my favourite ways to make coffee - I use mine every week and have had it for years. It's super easy to clean and very portable. So it's perfect for travel, camping, weekend breaks etc.

Gives a clean cup. Great for single origins in particular, and also fabulous with espresso blends in the morning.

AEROPRESS comes complete with filter papers to get you brewing some of the good stuff straightaway.

*NOTE: PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH COFFEE AND WHETHER IT'S WHOLE BEAN OR GROUND FOR AEROPRESS YOU'D LIKE IN THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BOX, WHEN YOU GET TO "CART" AT CHECK OUT (YOU DON'T NEED TO ORDER A COFFEE SEPARATELY)

Rin's tips for a great cup:

Put the filter paper in the cap, then wet the filter paper, chamber and your cup with hot water ... this ensures you don't get cold coffee

Use about 17g of beans per 2 "marker points" of water, and grind from fresh if possible

Don't grind too finely - the grind should feel a bit like sand between your fingers

I like to use the "inversion method" - so put the plunger about an inch of the way into the chamber and turn the whole thing upside down. Add the coffee and water into the upturned chamber

Use slightly cooler water than boiling - 85°C brings out the best in the bean for this method

Stir for 10 seconds and then leave for 30 seconds

Screw the filtered cap on tightly, place the cup over the cap, turn the whole lot over the "right way" (holding everything in place!) and then plunge

Top up your cup with fresh hot water as you wish

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+ Recurring payments to receive 250g of coffee straight to your door
+ Fits through your letterbox
+ Coffee varieties alternate across our current seasonal range*
+ Perfect for coffee lovers
+ Perfect for a gift
+ Despatch to arrive in time for the weekend
+ Price includes shipping

*This subscription excludes decaf.

Note: creating an account is not essential, but if you want the flexibility of stopping and starting your plan, whenever it takes your fancy, we'd highly recommend creating an account at checkout.
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Half-Caff - 100% Arabica, Half the Caffeine

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Half-Caff - 100% Arabica - Half the Caffeine
Don't blame us for listening to the masses. We've had so much demand for a coffee from those of you who are a little more sensitive to caffeine that, like our marras from Del Monte, we said "Si... why not, let's have a go" and we've produced a semi-caffeinated 100% Arabica speciality coffee.

Smooth, creamy bodied and with just enough buzz to prod you gently in the morning, our 1/2 Caff is for those of you who can take a punch without a full left hook of caffeine!

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Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls

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A speciality from the Fujian Province - the power of the dragon is unleashed in the form of this green tea which is hand-rolled into a “pearl” and infused with essence of fresh jasmine flowers. These little pearls open up during brewing, releasing the heady aroma of jasmine. The flavour is smooth and sweet and divinely perfumed. Think "summer breeze", laying on your back in a field looking up at a blue sky with the one you love.

I adore the delicate taste of this tea. You can add more water for further infusions, so you can really make it go a long way.

Country	China
Origin	Fujian Province
Leaf	Long silvery buds, rolled into exquisite pearls. Unfurl as they steep
Aroma	Heady jasmine, honey notes
Liquor	Clean, wonderful, light green colour
Cupping Notes	Jasmine, perfumed, heady, velvety balance. Divine
Brewing Tips	4 pearls in 200ml of water at 87°C. Steep for 3-4 mins. Strain and add more water for further infusions

Slender green tea buds are picked from the young green tea plants and are heated in pans to prevent oxidation. After storage of up to a month, newly blossomed jasmine flowers are added and then both are hand-rolled into the incredible small pearl shape that is synomymous with this tea.

One of the great things about jasmine tea is that it works wonderfully to aid digestion after meals. I love it as an afternoon drink and the heady aroma of jasmine is so soothing, yet like all teas it is a subtle stimulant to keep you alert.

Also, try adding an infusion to ordinary basmati rice to give it that stunning flavour with your food.

Did you know?:
According to legend, a Chinese emperor wanted to offer an original gift of love to his mistress and had the green tea leaves scented with jasmine and hand rolled individually. Tell your valentine this story as this lovely tea steeps and unfurls feelings of passion and love.

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Travel Bundle - "Globetrotter"

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SAVE MONEY ON THE "GLOBETROTTER" TRAVEL BUNDLE:

- AEROPRESS (inc. 250 filter papers)
- RHINOWARES HAND-GRINDER
- 70G TRAVEL PACKS OF COFFEE
- FREE - 250g of a coffee of your choice with your next purchase
- FREE SHIPPING

Do you...?

1) have a busy life on the road, spending time in hotels and B&Bs and long for amazing speciality coffee when there's only that depressing sachet of instant by the Corby Trouser Press?
2) consider yourself a weekend warrior, getting back to nature in a tent/campervan/bivvy bag/yurt?
3) have plans for a longer travelling/climbing trip?

If you answered "Mind your own business" to any of the above questions, then we have the miracle cure for you.

We've bundled the Aeropress and Rhinowares hand-grinder with resealable travel sachets of our freshly roasted coffee beans, so you can start the day in style with some proper speciality Joe.

Thanks for the amazing images and musings by the ever youth Liam Lonsdale: Note-jotter, photo-spotter and uber-globetrotter, putting this travel through its paces. You can read it all HERE

Rin's tips for a great cup:

Put the filter paper in the cap, then wet the filter paper, chamber and your cup with hot water ... this ensures you don't get cold coffee

Use about 17g of beans per 2 "marker points" of water, and grind from fresh if possible

Don't grind too finely - the grind should feel a bit like sand between your fingers

I like to use the "inversion method" - so put the plunger about an inch of the way into the chamber and turn the whole thing upside down. Add the coffee and water into the upturned chamber

Use slightly cooler water than boiling - 85°C brings out the best in the bean for this method

Stir for 10 seconds and then leave for 30 seconds

Screw the filtered cap on tightly, place the cup over the cap, turn the whole lot over the "right way" (holding everything in place!) and then plunge

Top up your cup with fresh hot water as you wish

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Organic Decaf - BRAZIL: Fazenda Londrina - Sparkling Water Process

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BRAZIL: Organic Decaf: Fazenda Londrina
We're back to Brazil for another dependable and delightful organic caffeine-free coffee.

If you'd rather "die before decaf", then you might like to choose one of our other coffees. But for those of us who love an evening coffee or have a low caffeine tolerance, then this is great choice.

This yellow catuai bean, is hybrid of the Mundo Novo and Caturra bean, which is now synonymous with the best Brazilian beans. It's full-bodied and with caramel, hazelnut and orange notes. Certified organic by the owners of the farm.

The beans are decaffeinated using a sparkling water process. For more about this procedure and the farm's provenance, click on the "Nerd Zone" tab above.

Everyone loves Brazil, so bring on the carnival!

This coffee works well for any brewing method, but we'd especially recommend something that works well with full-bodies coffees such as espresso / stove top / softbrew / cafetiere

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BRAZIL: Fazenda Londrina - Organic Decaf

AT A GLANCE…
Farm:Fazenda Londrina
Varietal: Yellow Catuai
Altitude: 1160 meters above sea level
Owner: Naimeg Family
Region: The Cerrado, Minas Gerais
Country: Brazil
Total size of farm: 394 hectares
Area under coffee: 200 hectares
Certifications: USDA Organic and IBD Organic

Fazenda Londrina is one of four farms owned by the Naimeg group, a family business which was headed up by the late founder Gerson Naimeg. Gerson, the son of a German settler and Brazilian mother, established his first farm in 1965 when he bought a small plot of land in Uba located in northern Paraná. Like many others, he and his family moved to the Cerrado to avoid the annual threat of frost and now they have four farms in the region. Fazenda Londrina is around 394 hectares in size with 200 hectares set aside for coffee and is located near the city of Patos de Minas, at an altitude of approximately 1160 meters above sea level. The farm successfully grows varietals of Catuai, Icatu and Acaia on the local clay loam soils and harvesting is mechanical thanks to the flat lay of the land. Fazenda Londrina has won awards in national espresso competitions in recognition of its good character in the cup.

In line with Brazilian law, 20% of the land at Fazenda Londrina is given over to a nature reserve where indigenous plants provide a habitat for wildlife. This coupled with the social standards which have been established for the people that work the land, has led to Rainforest Alliance certification for the farm.

SPARKLING WATER DECAFFEINATION PROCESS

This process was first discovered by a scientist called Kurt Zosel at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in 1967 as he was looking at new ways of separating mixtures of substances. In 1988, a German decaffeination company called CR3 developed this process for decaffeination whereby natural carbon dioxide (which comes from prehistoric underground lakes) is combined with water to create ‘sub-critical’ conditions which creates a highly solvent substance for caffeine in coffee. It is a gentle, natural and organically certified process and the good caffeine selectivity of the carbon dioxide guarantees a high retention level of other coffee components which contribute to taste and aroma.

The process is outlined below:

1. The green beans enter a ‘pre-treatment’ vessel where they are cleaned and moistened with water before being brought into contact with pressurised liquid carbon dioxide. When the green coffee beans absorb the water, they expand and the pores are opened resulting in the caffeine molecules becoming mobile.

2. After the water has been added, the beans are then brought into contact with the pressurised liquid carbon dioxide which combines with the water to essentially form sparkling water. The carbon dioxide circulates through the beans and acts like a magnet, drawing out the mobile caffeine molecules.

3. The sparkling water then enters an evaporator which precipitates the caffeine rich carbon dioxide out of the water. The now caffeine free water is pumped back into the vessel for a new cycle.

4. This cycle is repeated until the required residual caffeine level is reached. Once this has happened, the circulation of carbon dioxide is stopped and the green beans are discharged into a drier.

5. The decaffeinated coffee is then gently dried until it reaches its original moisture content, after which it is ready for roasting.

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Fine Tea

English Breakfast - Organic

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When it comes to the old faithful of all teas, we decided to go a step further and offer an organic English Breakfast. A blend of delicately spiced Ceylon, mild Darjeeling and ever-so polite Keemun this tea is as natural as it gets. A heady aroma, caramel sweetness and an immediate malty mouthfeel, our Organic EB is an invigorating way to start the day. A tea that can be really appreciated with milk too.

Country	Sri Lanka, India & China
Origin	Ceylon, Darjeeling, Qimen Anhui Province
Leaf	Small black twisted
Aroma	Heady, malty flavours with honey sweetness
Liquor	Bright, deep amber hue, full-bodied
Cupping Notes	Rich malty notes, with citrus sweetness. No bitterness or astringency
Brewing Tips	2.5g in 250ml of water at 100°C. Steep for 3-4 mins.

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Lemon & Ginger

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Rise and shine. One of the most refreshing herbal teas to drink all-day round. It has an ingredient list that reads like an order at Borough Market: ginger, liquorice root*, lemongrass, pepper, lemon peel, peppermint, hibiscus, lemon juice, apricot. Soothing on the throat and great for your sinuses.

(*contains liquorice root – people with high blood pressure should avoid excessive consumption of this tea)

Country	Various
Leaf	Variety of spices, herbs and fruit
Aroma	Very fragrant, citrus and spice
Liquor	Golden
Cupping Notes	Intense citrus with warming ginger notes
Brewing Tips	1 heaped tsp in 250ml of water at 100c. Steep for 3 mins.

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Travel Bundle - "Pioneer"

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SAVE MONEY ON THE "GLOBETROTTER" TRAVEL BUNDLE:

- AEROPRESS (inc. 250 filter papers)
- RHINOWARES HAND-GRINDER
- 70G TRAVEL PACKS OF COFFEE
- BREDEMEIJER - TEA FILTER
- 20G TRAVEL BAG OF LOOSE-LEAF TEA*
- FREE 250g of a coffee or tea** of your choice with your next purchase
- FREE SHIPPING

If like them thar old Wild West cowgals you like to live life on the trail, then you'll need the perfect travel kit in the boot of your Porsche. We've collated the best in coffee and tea brewing equipment to fit neatly into any rucksack, holdall or suitcase.

An Aeropress, hand-grinder and free coffee, as well as the Bredemeijer tea filter, which is ridiculously simple to use and a doddle to keep clean and a loose-leaf tea of your choice has been put together for you. We'll even ship it free. And, when you order anything next time, we'll give you a free coffee or tea of your choice.

We're willing to bet morning coffee and afternoon tea have never tasted so good.

Be your own Pioneer and get on board with this bundle.

Thanks for the amazing images and musings by the ever youth Liam Lonsdale: Note-jotter, photo-spotter and uber-globetrotter, putting this travel through its paces. You can read it all HERE

* any tea except Jasmine Dragon Pearls, camomile or peppermint
** supplied at 50g or 125g as appropriate to smallest size of tea choice

Rin's tips for a great cup:

Put the filter paper in the cap, then wet the filter paper, chamber and your cup with hot water ... this ensures you don't get cold coffee

Use about 17g of beans per 2 "marker points" of water, and grind from fresh if possible

Don't grind too finely - the grind should feel a bit like sand between your fingers

I like to use the "inversion method" - so put the plunger about an inch of the way into the chamber and turn the whole thing upside down. Add the coffee and water into the upturned chamber

Use slightly cooler water than boiling - 85°C brings out the best in the bean for this method

Stir for 10 seconds and then leave for 30 seconds

Screw the filtered cap on tightly, place the cup over the cap, turn the whole lot over the "right way" (holding everything in place!) and then plunge

Top up your cup with fresh hot water as you wish

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NEW - Optiat Coffee Scrub - Potent Peppermint

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NEW - Optiat Coffee Scrub - Potent Peppermint

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Potent Peppermint... "The Hungover Coffee Scrub" made by Optiat
Those of you who've never over-indulged and felt ghastly the morning after have our permission to cast the first stone. For the rest of us earthlings, we need all manner of remedies to get revitalised. Here's something that's 100% natural. This peppermint infusion will revive your skin and help pep you up with its energising and revitalising fragrance!

We're delighted to expand our range of products to include Optiat Body Scrubs. Made from used Arabica coffee grinds taken from London Speciality Cafes, then formulated with essential oils, this is as natural and re-usable as it gets! As the brand name states: One Person's Trash Is Another's Treasure - OPTIAT.

All Natural Ingredients
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder (Arabica Coffee), Sucrose (Brown Sugar), Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Var Dulcis (Almond) Kernel Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene*, Linalool* (*Naturally-occurring)

Squeeze out a dollop of Potent Peppermint, scrub into damp skin in circles and leave for five minutes. Rinse well and revive yourself for the day ahead! Suitable for both face and body.

CAUTION: Patch test first, at least 24 hours before using. Do not eat. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and direct sunlight. Scrub may separate when it gets too hot. Cool down to emulsify.

OPTIAT - One Person's Trash Is Another's Treasure

Why OPTIAT?

Vision
In a world where we are bombarded with negative headlines about climate change, pollution and our overuse of scarce resources, we commit to minimising the impact we humans have on our wider environment.

Solution
Committed to changing our current ‘take, make, dispose’ world by promoting a circular economy: keeping things in use as long as possible before restoring them at the end of their lives.

The nature-friendly beauty company
We believe in respecting the world around us by minimising the impact we humans have on our wider environment. We give new life to ingredients that would otherwise be discarded.

Natural, sustainable products
We believe in creating quality, non-toxic beauty products using skin-loving, natural ingredients.

Vegan and Cruelty-Free
We only use the finest plant-based ingredients. We never test on animals

Benefits:

A natural exfoliator

The fine grounds act as a natural (microbead-free!) exfoliator, gently removing the surface layer of skin cells. Your skin will feel soft, smooth and glowing!

The pH levels
Coffee is the same pH as your skin - meaning it won't leave it feeling dry. We add shea butter and almond oil, leaving you feeling luxuriously smooth and moisturised.

The caffeine levels
The caffeine in coffee helps stimulate blood flow, effective against skin conditions such as acne, eczema, cellulite and stretch marks, addressing those areas in need of renewal and regeneration.

High in antioxidants
The antioxidant level in brewed coffee grounds is higher than in freshly ground coffee! That means they are better at fighting free radicals, one of the main causes of the signs of ageing.

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NEW - Optiat Coffee Scrub - GIFT SET

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NEW - Optiat Coffee Scrub - GIFT SET

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Coffee Scrub GIFT SET by Optiat
A wonderful present for friends, family or your good self. Goodness knows we all deserve a treat!

All 4 varieties of Optiat body scrub are combined to match any mood. Comes as either 4 x large (220g) or 4 x small (90g) Lemongrass Lifter, Potent Peppermint, Mouthwatering Mandarin and Velvet Vanilla, all presented in a beautiful box, which true to the Optiat ethos, is 100% recyclable.

Rin's Tips: The small scrubs make ideal travel companions, so why not keep a tube in your toiletry bag? Or, go indulge and plump for the luxurious 220g, show that special someone they're worth it!

We're delighted to expand our range of products to include Optiat Body Scrubs. Made from used Arabica coffee grinds taken from London Speciality Cafes, then formulated with essential oils, this is as natural and re-usable as it gets! As the brand name states: One Person's Trash Is Another's Treasure - OPTIAT.

All Natural Ingredients
Lemongrass Lifter: Coffea Arabica Seed Powder (Arabica Coffee), Sucrose (Brown Sugar), Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Var Dulcis (Almond) Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus (Lemongrass) Leaf Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Citral* (*Naturally-occurring)
Mouthwatering Mandarin: Coffea Arabica Seed Powder (Arabica Coffee), Sucrose (Brown Sugar), Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Var Dulcis (Almond) Kernel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene*, Linalool* (*Naturally-occurring)
Potent Peppermint: Coffea Arabica Seed Powder (Arabica Coffee), Sucrose (Brown Sugar), Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Var Dulcis (Almond) Kernel Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene*, Linalool* (*Naturally-occurring)
Vanilla Velvet: Coffea Arabica Seed Powder (Arabica Coffee), Sucrose (Brown Sugar), Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Var Dulcis (Almond) Kernel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene*, Benzyl Cinnamate* (*Naturally-occurring)

Squeeze out a dollop into your palm, scrub into damp skin in circles and leave for five minutes. Rinse well and enjoy the feeling of smooth, soft and silky skin! Suitable for both face and body.

CAUTION: Patch test first, at least 24 hours before using. Do not eat. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and direct sunlight. Scrub may separate when it gets too hot. Cool down to emulsify.

OPTIAT - One Person's Trash Is Another's Treasure

Why OPTIAT?

Vision
In a world where we are bombarded with negative headlines about climate change, pollution and our overuse of scarce resources, we commit to minimising the impact we humans have on our wider environment.

Solution
Committed to changing our current ‘take, make, dispose’ world by promoting a circular economy: keeping things in use as long as possible before restoring them at the end of their lives.

The nature-friendly beauty company
We believe in respecting the world around us by minimising the impact we humans have on our wider environment. We give new life to ingredients that would otherwise be discarded.

Natural, sustainable products
We believe in creating quality, non-toxic beauty products using skin-loving, natural ingredients.

Vegan and Cruelty-Free
We only use the finest plant-based ingredients. We never test on animals

Benefits:

A natural exfoliator
The fine grounds act as a natural (microbead-free!) exfoliator, gently removing the surface layer of skin cells. Your skin will feel soft, smooth and glowing!

The pH levels
Coffee is the same pH as your skin - meaning it won't leave it feeling dry. We add shea butter and almond oil, leaving you feeling luxuriously smooth and moisturised.

The caffeine levels
The caffeine in coffee helps stimulate blood flow, effective against skin conditions such as acne, eczema, cellulite and stretch marks, addressing those areas in need of renewal and regeneration.

High in antioxidants
The antioxidant level in brewed coffee grounds is higher than in freshly ground coffee! That means they are better at fighting free radicals, one of the main causes of the signs of ageing.

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Handmade in Cumbria

Walnut & Stainless Steel Tamper: 58mm Base - Made in Cumbria

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Walnut & Stainless Steel Tamper: 58mm Base - Made in Cumbria

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FREE 250g COFFEE WITH YOUR TAMPER

You know the song …

Barista and tamper,
Barista and tamper,
Go together
Like a picnic and hamper…

Every barista loves a great tamper. Whether you have an espresso machine at home or work in a café or just love incredibly well-crafted gear, you’ll adore this branded tamper. (Someone I showed an early sample to said: “Oh, what a lovely doorstop.”)

It’s 100% handmade in every respect by local companies*.

The base is made from bright stainless steel, hand-turned on a lathe. I’ve chosen to use my favourite C-Flat shape, which has a chamfer on the base.

Each American Walnut handle is turned by a craftsman. It's then finished off beautifully with a laser-etched logo on the top.

It also comes with a rather nifty presentation box in recycled cardboard and kraft paper. (Hit the NERD ZONE tab above for more details)

*Because each tamper is handmade, rather than mass-produced, there may be a very slight variance in weight and size – but we feel this just makes each tamper even more individual.

Please check that your portafilter basket is the correct size for this 58mm base.

Weight: 365 gms (approx)
Height: 90 mm
Base: Bright stainless steel / 58 mm diameter / C-Flat shape
Handle: American walnut, finished with water resistant lacquer, laser etched “RINALDO’S” logo
Box: Sustainable cardboard, natural kraft paper finish

100% handmade in every respect by local companies.

FREE 250g COFFEE WITH YOUR TAMPER

The bright stainless steel based is hand-turned on a lathe in Kendal by Bennett Engineering. I’ve chosen to use my favourite C-Flat base, which has a chamfer on the base. Of all the tampers I’ve used over the years, this is my base of choice, because it has a less aggressive lip and spreads the grinds to the edge of the basket in the portafilter with more even pressure, giving a better extraction. Aesthetically, it’s the “Don”... and we don't argue with the Don.

Each American Walnut handle is turned by a craftsman at The Rusland Movement. John and Dan have been fantastic in helping develop the shape and the ergonomics of this part of the tamper. And it’s finished off beautifully by Marko at Laser Engraving Workshop with a laser-etched logo. The precision of detail is incredible.

It comes in a sustainable and recyclable presentation box, with a natural kraft paper outer finish.

Each component has been careful made by local craftsman. You can certainly find a much cheaper tamper, mass produced in the Far East, but it will be inferior in every respect. You’ll be hard pushed to find another that’s been made with such care and attention to detail. I'm really proud to have been involved in this project.

A great gift for any serious coffee lover.

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Sowden

Sowden Softbrew Teapot - Jakob 0.5l

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Sowden Softbrew Teapot - Jakob 0.5l

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Sowden SoftBrew™ Tea - model: JAKOB

Designed by Milan-based George Sowden, all-round whizz-kid and good egg, the Jakob teapot combines Italian style with Chinese tradition. The teapot is made from a thick porcelain composite, which gives excellent heat retention, while the hollow-formed handle always remains cool to the touch.

What really sets this brand apart from the competition is the SoftBrew stainless steel filter, which comprises thousands of microscopic holes. This design allows the leaves the space to move freely in the hot water, releasing all their flavour without getting crushed or damaged. The filter is very easy to remove, so that the brew can be separated from the wet tea leaves at the appropriate time to avoid the liquor becoming overly bitter. It's also very easy to clean by simply rinsing it under a tap.

Rin's tips:

Use filtered water and don't reboil to bring the best out in your brew

Always pre-warm the pot and filter with a little hot water (then discard) before adding your loose-leaf tea

Set the steel filter with its wet leaves aside once you've got to the desired brew time, to avoid caffeinated liquor becoming too astringent

CAPACITY: MAX 0.5L - 17 oz

HEIGHT: 11 cm

WIDTH: 13.5 cm

DEPTH: 21 cm

MATERIALS: Jug in porcelain - SUS 304 (18/8) stainless steel filter - Wooden lid

CARE INSTRUCTION & WARNING: - Do not microwave metal and wooden parts - Not suitable for stovetop use - Use caution when handling hot water - Add water making sure you do not exceed the “MAX” level - Keep out of reach of children

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