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Caffeinating Change: Celebrating the Women Who Shape the Coffee Industry

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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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