Coaltown Journal

Reopening guide: How to Prepare your Espresso Machine and Grinder

From Captain to Colonel: Tom Moore's legacy of inspiring the Nation.

Captain (Now Colonel) Tom Moore... there isn't much we can say that hasn't already been said, a true example of how one person's actions can bring about unmeasurable good in the world. His unwaveri...

How to make a protective mask using your left over coffee bags

Just like everyone across the world, we have been trying to do our bit to help fight the covid-19 pandemic. What we've learnt is that little actions can make a big difference.  Some of our clever s...

London Coffee Festival and Square UK

We tied up with our friends over at Square UK at the London Coffee Festival 2019. It was a 4 days of caffeine fuelled fun! Catching up with old friends and meeting new ones! We showcased 3 coffees ...

Buddug's Summer Cold Brew Recipe

At the height of the great British summer, a hot brew of your favourite coffee may not sound quite as refreshing, especially when the sun has his hat on and all the windows are on maximum reach! Bu...

Iced Marmalade Pourover

Summer's finally here! To celebrate we thought we'd share with you our signature summer drink recipe; an iced marmalade pour over. This is a Japanese style of making an iced coffee wit...

Becoming B Corp!

Exciting News! Coaltown Coffee has officially become one of the first B Corp certified coffee companies in the UK. Now, what does that mean? Becoming B Corp certified means that we are prioriti...

Specialty Coffee—Sweetness without the Sugar

In a recent widely published report from campaign group “Action on Sugar”, concerns have been highlighted regarding the high levels of sugar, (up to 25 teaspoons) found in the seasonal beverages of...

Howies Spud Run 2019

We were excited to joined forces with Howies in June for this year's Spud Run down the stunning coastal paths of Marloes Sands in Pembrokeshire. The weather was on our side and the turnout of runne...

The People Behind Foundry Road – Piero Mariani

  Pierio is a legend. His fabrication shop in Capel Hendre, Ammanford is not only a workspace, but a treasure trove of antiques and heritage items. We have worked with Piero for a very long time;...