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Colombian coffee has a special place among coffee lovers around the world, and it’s easy to see why. One of the best things about it is its amazing flavour. Known for being smooth and well-balanced, Colombian coffee usually has rich notes of caramel sweetness, nutty undertones, and a pleasant fruity acidity. With various growing regions across the country, every cup offers a unique taste experience.

 

Hello, fellow coffee enthusiasts! As we dive into another exciting year of coffee exploration, let’s chat about some of the most popular brewing methods that are making waves in 2024-2025. Whether you’re just starting your coffee adventure or you’re a seasoned home barista, mastering these brewing techniques will surely elevate your coffee experience. So, grab a cup of your favorite brew, and let’s explore the best ways to enjoy your coffee!

As the days grow warmer and the sun shines a little brighter, there’s no better way to cool down than with a refreshing cup of iced coffee. This beloved beverage has transcended seasons, making its way from summer heatwaves to cozy winter afternoons in cafés around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned barista or a homebrewing enthusiast, there’s magic in brewing the perfect iced coffee. Join us as we explore its origins, brewing techniques, and delightful variations that will awaken your taste buds!

If you did not know, Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia. The following are 2023 figures from Wikipedia.

It is now common place to state you Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR} on your website. Its very easy to pop a load of items on you might possibly do, but in turn you must be able to demonstrate those actions, we are pleased to say we can for all of ours. 
If you seen actions on a website by a company, customers need to question the company to be able to prove the actions. 

Although we do not feature Robusta as standard in our subscription, it plays an important part in the coffee industry and is often misrepresented. Robusta accounts for approximately 40% of the world’s coffee production, so we should talk about it!

 

Struggling to find a Coffee related gift this year? We've got you! At Dog and Hat, we are delighted to present our exquisite selection of Christmas gift boxes, each thoughtfully...

Hello Hope you are well! Here is some more details on the Robusta that you received in your subscription. I have been playing about with the coffee, and it is...

Hello everyone and thanks for your patience.

With the office move, we had a bit of a delay finalising our coffee profiles for this month, but fear not, here they are.

A couple of points to note - we have fixed the EK43 (hurray) but we are using slightly different water this month, which may have a slight effect on the extraction numbers compared to last month.

This month, the coffee profiles span a wide range from Extra Fine to Coarse... and everywhere in between.

Hi there, and thanks for your patience.

This month we had two coffees on the subscription that had late production samples landing with us, but fear not... our settings are here

Are you stuck for a gift for the coffee lover in your life (cliché) ?

This year we have put together a few beautiful coffee gifts on our website that might be nice under the tree this year! 

I hope you all had a great time entering the summer photo competition, here are the entries so far. Winners will be announced on the Tuesday 11th, when Emma is back from Santa Pod.  If you have sent your entry and it is not listed below, please drop it to su@dogandhat.co.uk over the weekend. I know everybody has been busy.

I need you to comment on your favourite picture in the comments. Please just take the title of the picture and comment, of course with any other notes! 

• Jemma & Pippin on tour
• Micheal Angelo
• Foxy Stretch
• Bert and Wilma strike a pose
• Wild Coffee
• A Fire in August
• Proper British Summer
• Kiara likes an early start