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History of the High Bridge

STOKES COFFEE MAY 2, 2024

If you’re a regular on the Lincoln High Street or have visited our High Bridge Café, then you’ll know that the building is steeped in history. Originally three separate houses (nos. 207,209 and 210), built in 1540, they've since become...

How To Make a Flat White

STOKES COFFEE APR 29, 2024

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 making a Flat White at home and you can do...

How to Make a Macchiato

STOKES COFFEE MAR 26, 2024

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, with our ‘How to’ series we will guide you through...

How to make the perfect cup of Coffee at Home

STOKES COFFEE MAR 7, 2024

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 guide to making your favourite coffee at home, from fan...

Beginners Guide: How To Roast Coffee Beans at Home

STOKES COFFEE NOV 20, 2023

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 own beans when you can easily buy them already roasted?...

Where Does Coffee Come From?

STOKES COFFEE OCT 27, 2023

Coffee is a truly delicious drink that keeps us focused, but it takes a long time to get from bean to cup. Coffee plants take years to flower and can only grow in a certain part of the world. The...

How Are Coffee Beans Roasted?

STOKES COFFEE OCT 6, 2023

Welcome, coffee lovers! If you're here, you probably already know how delicious coffee can be, but did you know that the roasting process is essential for giving coffee beans their signature flavour and aroma? In this article, we'll take you through...