Blogs

Refresh Your Menu: What’s Trending in Cold Drinks?
Refresh Your Menu: What’s Trending in Cold Drinks?
Spring has arrived, and at Stokes Coffee & Tea, we know that for hospitality owners, this means one thing: the "Iced Season" is officially here. While the UK might be... Read more...
Stokes Trip to Brazil 2025
Stokes Trip to Brazil 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... Read more...
5 Coffee Trends Hospitality Businesses Should Embrace
5 Coffee Trends Hospitality Businesses Should Embrace
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... Read more...
Why Should I Service My Coffee Machine?
Why Should I Service My Coffee Machine?
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... Read more...
Recommended Espresso Machines & Accessories for the Budding Barista
Recommended Espresso Machines & Accessories for the Budding Barista
Recommended Espresso Machines & Accessories for the Budding Barista. Written by Mike, Training Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee. Making café-quality espresso at home is easier than ever with the... Read more...
Why Choosing a Local Roaster Lowers Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
Why Choosing a Local Roaster Lowers Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
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... Read more...
How to Make the Perfect Pot of Tea
How to Make the Perfect Pot of Tea
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... Read more...
Understanding ‘Specialty Coffee’ and How It Can Up Your Coffee Game?
Understanding ‘Specialty Coffee’ and How It Can Up Your Coffee Game?
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... Read more...
What are we doing about coffee prices?
What are we doing about coffee prices?
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... Read more...
Why Invest in Barista Training?
Why Invest in Barista Training?
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... Read more...
Why is water quality so important?
Why is water quality so important?
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... Read more...
How to Find a Coffee Bean Supplier: What to Look for and Why Stokes Coffee is a Leading Choice
How to Find a Coffee Bean Supplier: What to Look for and Why Stokes Coffee is a Leading Choice
Selecting the right coffee bean supplier is pivotal for coffee enthusiasts, café owners, and businesses aiming to deliver top-tier brews. With quality, sustainability, and expertise in mind, Stokes Coffee is... Read more...
The Best Coffee Grinders For Business
The Best Coffee Grinders For Business
Here at Stokes Tea & Coffee, we have over 120 years of expertise in the coffee industry, making us uniquely qualified to help you select the best coffee equipment for... Read more...
How to Make a Cafe Latte
How to Make a Cafe Latte
Wanting to make your own barista-quality coffee at home? We’re putting together the ultimate guide to making great coffee at home. Follow this step-by-step process to learn how to make... Read more...
Cappuccino
How to Make a Cappuccino
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to make your favourite coffee at home, just like in a coffee shop? Well now you can, by following our step-by-step guide to... Read more...
Flat White Coffee In Stokes Cup
How To Make a Flat White
Sometimes buying a coffee just isn’t an option, but what if you could make your favourite coffee at home and it taste just as good? Follow our step-by-step guide to... Read more...
Machiato Coffee in a Stokes Cup
How to Make a Macchiato
Wouldn’t it be great if you could make you favourite coffee at home and it tasted just as good as it does in a coffee shop? Well now you can,... Read more...
How to make the perfect cup of Coffee at Home
How to make the perfect cup of Coffee at Home
We know that nothing beats ordering your favourite coffee at a coffee shop, but wouldn’t it be great to master brewing it at home too? So here is our ultimate... Read more...
Green Coffee Beans being added to pan
Beginners Guide: How To Roast Coffee Beans at Home
What is coffee bean roasting? Simply put, it's the process of heating green coffee beans until they turn brown and develop their characteristic flavour and aroma. But why roast your... Read more...
120 Years of Coffee with Real Character
120 Years of Coffee with Real Character
Lincoln-based, family-run Stokes Coffee & Tea has been brewing up exceptionally fresh roasted beans and blends and serving the finest food for over 120 years – all crafted with love,... Read more...
Stokes Wins National Approval
Stokes Wins National Approval
One of Lincoln’s oldest independent companies, Stokes Coffee & Tea, has been given another stamp of approval after meeting the exacting requirements of SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval). Stokes Coffee... Read more...
Stokes Coffee Eco Friendly
Buckets of Ways to Drive Down Waste
Recycling has become such an important factor for both businesses and consumers and it has had a huge impact on the natural environment. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused... Read more...