The Importance of Grind Size
As the only ‘coffee guy’ in my group of extended friends, I tend to get bombarded with a whole host of coffee based questions. Which, I am more than happy...
Home Brewing Basics: Our Top 5 Tips
Lockdown is easing and your favourite local indie coffee shop will most probably be readying itself to re-open its doors in the midst of the new normal this Saturday. For...
Coffee Grinders – Tips and Reviews for Buying a Coffee Grinder
Buying freshly roasted coffee might not be new to many reading this blog post, and follows on logically from buying fresh food for eating at home. Eating fresh food...
El Salvador – Origin Virgin Part II – The Final Instalment…
As the anniversary of my virgin adventure to the coffee lands of Central America has just passed, I felt it only fitting to complete my epic tale of coffee...
Factors Impacting Coffee’s Flavour
Coffee is one of the most chemically complex beverages we consume. When I say chemically complex I am talking delicious aromatic compounds that translate into unique, tasty flavours on...
Want to Become More Eco-Friendly?
As you probably know, life for us at North Star revolves around how we can work to minimise our environmental impact and maximise our positive social impact. Through this work,...
The Best Cycle Routes in Yorkshire with Coffee Stops You'll Actually Want to Ride For
Yorkshire is one of the UK's best cycling destinations. From quiet country lanes and picturesque valleys to challenging climbs through the Yorkshire Dales, there's a route for every rider. But...
Why We Choose notNeutral Mugs for Every Cup We Serve
When it comes to specialty coffee, every detail matters. From sourcing exceptional green coffee and roasting with care to dialling in espresso and steaming milk to perfection, creating a memorable...
The El Salvador Project: Nine Years of Impact with Los Chelazos
As we enter 2026, we begin our 9th year working alongside the incredible Los Chelazos coffee growing community in La Palma, Chalatenango. A partnership born out of wanting to forge...