Coffee. Milk. Blood. Undoing colonial and neo-colonial ruin in coffee.
Our purpose and reason for existence as a business was formed in Kenya. It was here we were first introduced to the many parts of this global supply chain...
Refill Stores
We’re delighted to see zero-waste and refill shops on the rise, and what’s even better is that we have a few to choose from in Leeds. How do they work? Refill...
Collaboration in Coffee
Having spent most of 2020 locked down without the usual calendar of coffee events to go to, it was a total pleasure to receive a lovely email from our friend...
Disposal Instructions for our Packaging
How do I dispose of my coffee bag? 250g Packs Our 250g packs (whilst not yet certified home compostable due to being a relatively new mix of material) will...
Packaging Design with a Deeper Purpose
Material chosen, we wanted to ensure we had a beautiful and eye-catching design for the finished bags that would help us communicate our deeper purpose as a business which...
New Packaging for North Star
First and foremost, we needed to find the right partner for the packaging itself – a company who understood the need to review every aspect of it to ensure...
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...