Stokes Trip to Brazil 2025
STOKES COFFEE JUL 3, 2025
Stokes Brazil Trip 2025 Mike, Training Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee Intro & Background At the beginning of the year, we had an incredible opportunity to visit some of the coffee farms in Brazil. This invitation was extended to...
5 Coffee Trends Hospitality Businesses Should Embrace
STOKES COFFEE JUN 18, 2025
Trends come and go, but in the world of hospitality, it’s important to follow at least some of them to avoid stagnation. At Stokes, we don’t just supply fresh coffee but also fresh ideas, so whether you run a hotel,...
Why Should I Service My Coffee Machine?
STOKES COFFEE MAR 24, 2025
Why Should I Service My Coffee Machine? Ernie, Service Engineer at Stokes Tea & Coffee Well, in short, the same reason that we service and MOT our cars. Coffee machines are relatively complex pieces of equipment often put under heavy...
Recommended Espresso Machines & Accessories for the Budding Barista
STOKES COFFEE MAR 14, 2025
Recommended Espresso Machines & Accessories for the Budding Barista Mike, Training Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee Making café-quality espresso at home is easier than ever with the right equipment. Whether you're just starting out or looking to upgrade, here’s...
Why Choosing a Local Roaster Lowers Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
STOKES COFFEE MAR 6, 2025
It is your corporate social responsibility as a business to lower your carbon footprint wherever possible. It’s 2025, and we believe all businesses should look for simple ways to do better for our planet. If you’re a café, restaurant, bustling...
How to Make the Perfect Pot of Tea
STOKES COFFEE MAR 3, 2025
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a properly brewed pot of tea. Whether you enjoy a classic English Breakfast, a fragrant Earl Grey, or a delicate green tea, getting the process right makes all the difference. We have been perfecting...
Understanding ‘Specialty Coffee’ and How It Can Up Your Coffee Game?
STOKES COFFEE FEB 19, 2025
Understanding ‘Specialty Coffee’ and How It Can Up Your Coffee Game? Rianna, Account Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee Walking into your local independent coffee shop, you might have heard the phrase ‘specialty coffee’ thrown around quite a bit....
What are we doing about coffee prices?
STOKES COFFEE FEB 4, 2025
What are we doing about coffee prices? Tom, Production Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee In my previous post (which I’d advise reading, it’s very good) I went over some of the factors that are contributing to an unprecedented rise...
Why Invest in Barista Training?
STOKES COFFEE FEB 3, 2025
Why Barista Training is Essential for Your Coffee Business Mike, Training Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee If you're running a coffee shop or thinking about starting one, one of the most important investments you can make is training. While...
Why is water quality so important?
STOKES COFFEE JAN 3, 2025
Why is water quality so important? Ernie, Engineer at Stokes Tea & Coffee Q&A: Why is water quality so important in a coffee shop? Water is the unsung hero of every cup of coffee. It makes up about 90% of...
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