News

  • 10 facts you probably didn't know about coffee

    An epidemic of theft and violence is sweeping the coffee industry in Kenya, a country where a kilo of dried beans can be worth a week’s wages. A sp...

  • Black Circle Coffee joins Dame Sarah Storey and Storey Racing

    Coffee and cycling go hand in hand and so it was an obvious connection for the team and the brand to make.An online retailer for premium grade ...

  • The camping world gets caffeinated

    This month saw the launch of our new coffee filter bags , a new and exciting way to get fresh roasted coffee anywhere without the need for a machin...

  • We have made the ape very angry

    So, this week see the launch of our new Cold Brew Coffee product called Angry Ape. Its from ethically sourced Brazilian coffee and offers you the c...

  • The difference between beans

    So, the general idea is that all coffee is the best it can be, the freshest possible product you can buy. The presumption is that you can rely on e...

  • Black Circle goes to this years Chester Food & Drink Festival

      Chester Food Drink & Lifestyle Festival is the biggest event of its type to take place anywhere in the UK this Easter. Over 150 exhibitors h...

  • One of the UK's most influential people in hospitality joins the team as Sales Manager

    Paul Newman is an accomplished hospitality trade professional. Paul's experience involves restaurant and bar based operations, sales & marketin...

  • What does Robusta Bean actually mean?

    Robusta is a sturdy species of coffee bean with low acidity and high bitterness; it is used primarily in instant coffee, espresso, and as a filler ...

  • Coffee production in Ethiopia - A brief overview

    Coffee production in Ethiopia is a long standing tradition. Ethiopia is where coffee arabica, the coffee plant, originates.The plant is now grown i...

  • The meaning of life when you start a brand from inside your head

    So,it’s morning and the rains coming down and we are walking to the meeting room to discuss the day. Wondering if this is the best place to be at 7...

  • Graham Mairs from Bake Off Creme de la Creme joins Black Circle Coffee as Development Director

    Graham is an award winning chef who has been in the Hotel/Food Retail trade for over 30years working with some of the greatest chefs in the world ...