
Caffeinating Change: Celebrating the Women Who Shape the Coffee Industry
STOKES COFFEE MAR 7, 2025
Caffeinating Change: Celebrating the Women Who Shape the Coffee Industry Rianna, Account Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global celebration of women’s achievements that has been observed annually since the 1970s, though...

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...

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...

What’s happening with coffee prices?
STOKES COFFEE JAN 29, 2025
What’s happening with coffee prices? Tom, Production Manager at Stokes Tea & Coffee The coffee industry has had an exciting few years, to put things mildly. There’s been a lot of good; a big drive towards more sustainable farming and...

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...

How to Find a Coffee Bean Supplier: What to Look for and Why Stokes Coffee is a Leading Choice
STOKES COFFEE DEC 20, 2024
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 a trusted Lincolnshire-based supplier with over a century of experience,...

How to Do Latte Art: A Beginner’s Guide
STOKES COFFEE DEC 19, 2024
Latte art isn’t just about crafting a visually stunning cup of coffee; it’s a way to elevate the drinking experience by blending artistry and skill. Whether you’re a budding barista or a coffee enthusiast keen to impress guests, this guide...

Coffee Trends for 2025: What’s Brewing in the Coffee World
STOKES COFFEE DEC 17, 2024
Coffee Trends for 2025: What’s Brewing in the Coffee World? The coffee industry continues to evolve, blending tradition with innovation. As we look to 2025, exciting coffee trends are shaping how we enjoy our favourite brews. From sustainable practices to...
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