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Which Coffee should I choose?

We’ve got 3 delicious blends — here’s a quick breakdown to help you find your perfect match:. Our House Roast is our flagship coffee which is a medium roast. Choose this if you prefer a lighter, fruitier, more lively cup of coffee. You’ll love this i

Which grind size should I use?

Wholebean - Choose this if you have your own grinder. Fine Ground - Choose this for espresso machines. Medium Ground - Choose this for a cafetiere. For a steel dripper, AeroPress or moka pot we recommend opting for our fine ground because the smaller

Is Exhale Coffee instant?

No, it needs brewing in something like a cafetiere, AeroPress, espresso machine or dripper etc. It's well worth the effort though because it's healthier and more delicious!. Read our article to learn how to brew the perfect coffee. Instant coffee has

Is Exhale coffee Fairtrade?

We buy only speciality grade coffee as defined by the SCA. Occasionally a coffee we buy is Fair Trade but most speciality grade coffees aren’t Fair Trade certified. This is because they are sold at such a high premium that Fair Trade certification is

Is Exhale Coffee Organic?

All our coffee is Soil Association Organic Certified and we go above and beyond this by testing our coffee at an independent lab for pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals and moulds to verify the coffees absolute purity.

How do I brew the coffee?

It’s slightly different for every brew method. If you’re using a cafetiere: use 33g of coffee to 550ml hot water for two cups. Water should be about 30 seconds off the boil or 96-97C. Stir after 30 seconds, leave to brew for 5 minutes, plunge and you

I'm looking for a grinder - What do you recommend?

You should always look for a grinder with ‘burrs’ for a more even extraction and better flavour. The best entry-level one is the De’Longhi KG79 at around £45 but if you’re willing to spend a bit more the Baratza Encore is pretty epic for around £160.

What is your decaffeination process?

We use the Mountain Water Process. It is a unique, chemical-free decaffeination process similar to the Swiss Water method. It uses clear glacial waters from the highest mountain in Mexico, the Pico de Orizaba, known as Citlatepetl in the local indige

How should I store my coffee?

The best way to store your coffee would be in an airtight container or jar in a cupboard/cool dark place. Coffee will stay at its best for around 6 weeks but can be enjoyed for three months after it's roast date. The taste is better when it's fresher

What is speciality coffee?

The world’s best coffees are scored by the Speciality Coffee Association out of 100. Speciality grade coffees must score over 80/100 and represent the world’s most exciting and best tasting coffee’s. Ours scored 84 which puts it in the top few percen

Is it suitable for bulletproof coffee?

Also known as 'Butter Coffee' or 'Keto Coffee', Bulletproof coffee is a popular way of drinking coffee blending it with ghee/butter and MCT Oil. To be suitable, coffee should be independently lab tested mycotoxin free and ideally high in polyphenols