Blog
Coffee, brewing and the odd opinion. No fluff.
20 Oct 2026
Fresh coffee. No mystery box. No year-old beans wearing a “best before” date like a medal. Choosing a coffee subscription in the UK is simple when...
Read it →: How to Choose the Best Coffee Subscription in the UK: What to Check12 Oct 2026
New labels. New prices. Same coffee. No bullshit. Just great coffee. From Monday 12 October 2026, Back Yard Coffee will have a new look on the...
Read it →: New Labels, New Prices: What's Changing at Back Yard Coffee (and Why)23 Sep 2026
Natural or washed? Fruit-forward or clean? Big flavour or easy drinking? The answer is simple. Buy the coffee you actually want to drink. Not the one...
Read it →: Natural Process vs Washed Coffee: Which Beans Should You Actually Buy?31 May 2026
This UK-focused guide explains how many coffees you can brew from 1 kg of beans across espresso, cafetière and filter methods. It covers realistic yield ranges,...
Read it →: How Many Coffees from 1kg of Beans? UK Home and Office Guide06 Feb 2026
Planning coffee for home or a small office is easier when you convert weight into real cups, understand freshness windows, and make a clear call on...
Read it →: How Much Coffee Do You Really Need? A No‑Nonsense Guide To 1kg Beans05 Dec 2025
Compostable, biodegradable, recyclable: what the labels on takeaway cups actually mean, where they should go in the UK, and the simplest way to cut cup waste...
Read it →: Eco Cups 101: Are Compostable Coffee Cups Really Compostable?21 Oct 2025
A plain-English guide to choosing speciality coffee beans in the UK: what speciality actually means, how to read the bag, matching roast to brew method, and...
Read it →: Your Guide to Speciality Coffee in the UK: How to Choose Beans You'll Love
