May 2011
1 post
Colonna and Small's
Enjoying a Kenya Kaguyu AA washed coffee roasted by Hasbean Lovely space, but soon to be moved a few hundred yards up the road Already sporting an EP Strada and selection of espresso and filter coffees from a number of UK roasters the new space sounds interesting Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
April 2011
3 posts
Workhouse Coffee (Town store -Reading)
Cortado to start the long weekend Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Encouraging signs
This coffee shop has now converted to grind on demand too. Some smart investment in staff training is also paying off. Let’s hope this is a sign of things to come. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
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Farm Collective
Flat White at Farm Collective Finally made it here. Cannot believe it has taken me so long. There’s an amazing smell coming from the hot foods cabinet. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
February 2011
1 post
Postie has arrived
Superb service from all the roasters I ordered from yesterday. Coffee arrived today and smells divine. Most of this is headed for NZ if I can resist temptation… Hasbean: Kicker, Jabberwocky, Blake, Jailbreak and Bolivia Finca Loayza James Gourmet: Kenya Karimikui x 2 Sea Island Coffee: Hawaiian Kona, Jamaican Blue Mountain, Costa Rican Geisha, Tongan (oops - consumed already & wow!)...
January 2011
1 post
Cafe Freddo - Ealing
Enjoying a Piccolo and Flat White made from Union Beans on a KdW Mirage Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
December 2010
1 post
Department of Coffee
First time here and very impressed Lovely flat white and choc croissant Very classy cafe, loads of space, brewing equipment for sale and service with a smile! Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
November 2010
3 posts
Notes Music & Coffee
Enjoying a woodneck of Square Mile Kangocho AA prepared by Fabio at Notes. Soothing music and a chilled vibe filling the air, but the fruity aroma with a touch of chocolate is hard to ignore. Lots of smiling faces enjoying their pre-show drinks.. If you’re in the Leicester Square/Covent Garden area drop into 31 St Martins Lane and get out of the cold. Posted via email from 5M...
Federation Coffee
Nestled in amongst the shops and market stalls of Brixton Village, Federation Coffee is a buzzy cafe with their own Toper roaster and good supply of Nude Espresso beans. I’m enjoying a filter brew of El Salvador natural. Fruity with huge strawberry hit and good body. Friendly staff with a great vibe. A must visit on the London coffee circuit. Posted via email from 5M...
Latte art musings
When pouring latte art do you consider which hand will be used to drink the coffee? In this instance using your right hand means the art is facing away from you. If poured the other way around you would see it as you’re drinking it. Food for thought Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
October 2010
4 posts
Kaffeine has a new Synesso
A quick doodle from my vantage point whilst enjoying a Piccolo, Flat White and a Cheese & Black Pepper Muffin Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Store Street Espresso
40 Store Street, London A light, bright and airy cafe Work in progress but lovely tables and stools, a mix of chic and industrial. Minimalist but I like it. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
The other side of the lens
It’s not often you see me on the other side of the lens, but when you do it’s normally holding a coffee Credit: Mark Lea - http://www.marklea.com Event writeup by Mark here Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Afternoon Flat White at Browns of Brockley
Square Mile Autumn Espresso tasting great. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
September 2010
3 posts
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Sweet Shop
Finishing the last of the bag. Still good tangerine and blackberry flavours. I could have got away with another few days, but as it was so delicious 2nd and 3rd coffees in quick succession were not uncommon. Also tasty as a Hario V60 pourover. Well done Square Mile team Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Dots Cafe in Vienna
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Cafe Demel in Vienna
Dobostorte and Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream were the desserts we chose at this traditional Viennese cafe. We also chose the safe options of Eiskaffee and Eisshokolade instead of the Wiener Melange. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
August 2010
5 posts
Hotel Sacher in Vienna
Home of the Original Sacher Torte. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Phil in Vienna
An arty cafe where everything is for sale, including the furniture, fixtures and fittings. A neat concept. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
apostrophe at Gatwick Airport South Terminal
Finally found a decent coffee at an airport. Great value as part of a meal deal too. Bacon roll and a latte for £4.95 Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Kaffeine turns 1
It doesn’t seem long ago since I first set foot inside Kaffeine… A lot has happened in it’s first 12 months, with numerous appearances in the media (both UK and International publications and TV channels), but the quality has remained at a consistently high standard throughout the year. The current UK Barista Champion John Gordon trained here, and Estelle Bright, highest...
On the road...
This week I am taking my Hario V60 on the road, with filters, Hario Ceramic Slim hand grinder, 12oz jug, scales and Union Roasted Kenya Karimikui mill AA. Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
July 2010
9 posts
Roasting Coffee at Climpsons
Taken during the pre-WBC East London Cafe Crawl by bike. Lured in by the aroma we were just in time to catch this batch cooling Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
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Penny University - last drinks
This morning we headed to Penny University for one last time. Firstly enjoying a Woodneck of Tegu AA, and finishing with a Siphon of Yirgacheffe. We’ll miss Penny University, the exacting standards, fantastic coffee, friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff, but most of all the simplicity. No milk, no sugar, no problem! Posted via email from 5M Coffee’s Posterous...
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June 2010
8 posts
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Mambocino - Twickenham
Enjoyed a Turkish coffee made by UK Ibrik Champ, in the company of the Turkish WBC2010 competitor - Engin, and the South African champion Ishan Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
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Opposite Cafe - Victoria Quarter - Leeds
Finally made it to Opposite Cafe (Victoria Quarter) where I enjoyed a V60 of Hasbean Kenya Makwa AA Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Kenya Barista Champ - Jimmy
Appearing at a cafe near you… Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
May 2010
3 posts
Kaffeine
Lunch at Kaffeine to celebrate my wifes new job, conveniently located just around the corner so this will become her new local Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Penny University
Woodneck of Square Mile Blackburn Estate at Penny University on its opening day. Siphon, Woodneck and Hario V60 1 cup pourovers. Good stock of Hario products to purchase Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Fernandez and Wells
Tasted the Has Bean Espresso Blend as an espresso and a Stumpy. Sweet, fruity and full-bodied, the colour of licorice. Deceptively dark espresso but light on the nose Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
April 2010
2 posts
Milk Bar
Flat White and Choc Croissant Delicious. Wish I could stay all day Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Moo Cards have arrived!
Check out our stylish new Moo mini-cards. We love them! Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
March 2010
2 posts
Nude Espresso
East blend is tasting really nice in Flat Whites. Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Coffee #1 Bristol
Flat White and a Bacon Bap Cheery service and tasty drink Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
February 2010
2 posts
Foxcroft and Ginger
Synesso, Anfim Grinder, Monmouth Beans, but no porcelain in sight… Nice carrot cake and good selection of muffins and savouries. Good range of dairy-free items Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Flat White
A Flat White at Flat White. Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
January 2010
3 posts
Whipped Cream Creations
25mls Gingerbead Syrup 300mls Whipping Cream Mosa Stainless Steel Whipper SQM Winter Espresso Blend = me in the good books for a while! Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »
Taste of Bitter Love
Sip a coffee and stimulate your mind. Get colouring! Posted via web from 5M Coffee’s Posterous | Comment »