From Rwanda with Love…
We talk a lot here about the power that coffee can have on the economies of producing countries. Generally coffee will be the largest export of that producing country...
Meet Marcelo Montanari – Our Producer at Fazenda Rainha da Paz, Brazil
Meet Marcelo Montanari – Our Producer at Fazenda Rainha da Paz, Brazil As most of our followers and customers know, I have just returned back from an enlightening trip to...
Baristas and Table Service – a match made in heaven?
Some musings on why we made the move to table service… When we set up our first retail space at Leeds Dock, there was no question in our mind...
How Speciality Coffee Can Help Protect Wildlife
** This is a guest post from one of the UK’s top ecologists, John Altringham, from the University of Leeds. We are very passionate about the ethics and sustainability...
Batch Brew Coffee – The Ultimate Guide to Batch Brew Coffee
What is Batch Brew Coffee? Batch brew coffee is a recently popularised way to produce filter coffee. It is often seen in cafes now as the replacement of, modernisation...
Upgrade Your Office Coffee with These Simple Tips and Tricks
Keeping your team fuelled with great coffee may just be the competitive edge your business needs. Can an office relying on stale instant coffee really be as happy as one...
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...