North Star is a Certified B Corp
Back in June 2022 achieved something momentous! We joined a global community united to use business as a force for good. B Corp, what is it? In simple terms, it...
Coffee Processing Explained – Part II The ‘Natural’ Process
This is arguably the oldest and most original form of coffee processing and was traditionally used to process cherries on a commercial scale (i.e in Brazil) or in areas with...
El Salvador Chelazos – From Idea to Impact
Before roasting our first batch of beans way back in 2013 our vision has always been crystal clear. In fact the inception of Leeds’ very first specialty coffee roastery...
Honduras: The Route to Specialty Greatness Through Partnerships, Innovation and Experimentation
We released our latest lip smackingly tasty and quite simply bonkers offering from Honduras last month and it’s safe to say that you are loving it. So, we thought...
La Marzocco Swift Mini Home Grinder
Finally the La Marzocco team have released the Swift Mini into the hands of UK coffee lovers. We first saw this grinder in the USA, built to streamline your preparation...
Fiorenzato AllGround Home Grinder Review
So here it is. The team at Fiorenzato have outdone themselves after overhearing that we were looking to fill the gap in the market for a total all-rounder for...
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...
A Gesha Years in the Making: Eric Landaverde’s Standout Natural
When we visited La Palma last year, we cupped a lot of Gesha. Washed. Natural. Experimental. Traditional. If we’re honest, much of it didn’t quite live up to the hype....