Seasonality
You might be wondering what has happened to nearly half of the coffees on our online shop! Don’t worry, this isn’t a site malfunction – but it does mean unfortunately...
Coffee Processing Explained
We are often asked about the different processes used at origin as part of coffees journey from seed to cup, so we have decided to produce a short series of...
5 Quick, Easy and Useful ideas to Minimise Coffee Waste
Here at North Star, we aim to have a positive impact both socially and environmentally, wherever we trade. As part of this commitment, we are constantly trying to develop...
Coffee Processing Explained Part IV – The Washed Process
So, after a lengthy break due to a disastrous ski holiday (resulting in a broken leg!), it is finally time for the last instalment of ‘Coffee Processing Explained’! This concluding...
What the devil is a Q Grader?!
Q grader’ is a term that is heard of more and more in the speciality coffee industry…but what does it mean?! The Q grader program was established in 2004...
Coffee Processing Explained Part III – The Honey Process (aka semi-washed/pulped natural)
This process goes by several names dependent on origin including ‘pulped natural’, ‘semi-washed’ and ‘semi-lavado’. It sits almost directly in between the washed and natural process and can result in...
Why We Created the NS* Impact Fund
Why Impact Matters At NS*, impact has always been at the heart of everything we do. We believe an impact-led approach to business is essential, giving us the opportunity to...
Meet the cheerful new face of The Docks
This September, one of our best-loved coffees is getting a temporary new look. For one month only, The Docks will be wrapped in an exclusive label created by North Star...
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...