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...
How to choose the perfect coffee
Coffee. What a wonderful thing it is to have coffee in our lives?! Love it for that hit of caffeine first thing in the morning or that peaceful five minute...
Blog posts
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....
Why We’re Choosing Coffee from Southern Mexico
We’re incredibly proud to have Mexico Sierra Mazateca back on our offer list - and even prouder of why it’s here. This lot comes from the Mazateca producer group in the...
Origin Insights: The Unbreakable Bond of San Agustín’s Monkaaba Community
Origin trips are an essential part of what we do at North Star Coffee Roasters. They keep us accountable. They ensure our values are aligned with those of our supply...
Brazil & Marcelo Montanari: A Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Return
Brazil sits at the heart of the global coffee market. As the world’s largest producer, its harvest volumes shape the global C market price, influencing what coffee farmers across the world...
Where to Walk & Where to Warm Up
As well as being home to some of the world’s best speciality coffee shops, the UK is also blessed with an abundance of beautiful country walks. The kind that cost...
Timor-Leste Samoro: Returning to a Relationship We Believe In
Some coffees arrive once and make a great impression. Others come back, and that is when you know something real is starting to take shape. Our latest release is Samoro,...
5 Simple Tips for Brewing Better Coffee at Home
Making great coffee at home doesn’t have to mean expensive kit or barista-level skills. A few small changes to how you store, grind and brew your coffee can make a...