FOOD + DRINK
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE ! CONT .
Corban Coffee , Sevenoaks www . corbancoffee . co . uk
Nestled amidst the beauty of the Kentish countryside in Sevenoaks , you will find Corban Coffee . A specialty focused coffee roastery who are artisans in their craft of sourcing and roasting , Corban Coffee delight in sharing interesting and delicious coffees with both individuals and businesses , with all their coffees roasted on an eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster to showcase and highlight the unique and varied flavours from their meticulously selected coffee . Their lineup includes a selection of blends and seasonal single origins to keep the offering fresh and exciting , and is rounded off with a bespoke tea selection and some tremendously chocolatey hot chocolate . For those who enjoy their coffee at home , they have a selection of handpicked brewing equipment to complement their coffee , as well as hosting regular workshops to help customers get the most out of their coffee from the comfort of their kitchen .
Corban ’ s love for coffee overflows into their wholesale accounts , where they work closely with businesses to continuously improve their coffee offering . This is achieved with a healthy dose of ‘ coffee-geek ’ enthusiasm , ongoing training and a bespoke coffee offering solution . So , look them up if you are looking for a new coffee supplier for your business , or simply your next new favourite coffee to sip at home .
Bean Smitten , Flimwell , East Sussex www . beansmitten . co . uk
Founded on the principle of making specialty coffee accessible to all , Bean Smitten loves sharing their knowledge and passion for good coffee with their customers . “ Socially responsible choices help us make sure we are using sustainable sources , reducing , reusing , and recycling wherever possible , diminishing our environmental footprint ,” says founder Darren Tickner , who became fascinated with coffee some time in his late 20s . When the major coffee chains opened shiny new stores on our high streets , Darren was hooked . However , copious cups of underwhelming coffee led him to question - what was it that made a good cup ? He discovered independent coffee shops , skilled baristas and most importantly , specialty coffee was the answer .
In 2014 , Darren quit the rat race , hired a small workshop near Flimwell in East Sussex and set up his venture . “ All our coffee beans are traceable to origin . Whether it be a single estate , washing station or farmer ’ s co-operative you can be sure of your coffee ' s provenance . You can also rest assured that the farmer has been paid a fair price and is additionally supported through programmes of education , technical support and community welfare . We are proud of our attention to detail and consistency in our roasting . Our focus is firmly on providing reliably high-quality coffee beans to businesses , as well as a range of specialty single origin coffees and blends to customers at home .
“ We love working with other independent businesses across Kent and East Sussex . We ’ re a big advocate of ‘ support local ’ and reward customer loyalty . We have
access to some of the finest coffees worldwide and we aim to talk to our customers about them in a straightforward and unpretentious way . We simply love to share our knowledge .”
Curve Roasters www . curveroasters . co . uk / storeroom
Curve Roasters was set up in the summer of 2016 in Margate by Jon Cowell and Tereza Vertatova . Inspired by the beautiful landscapes in which coffee grows and the interaction of soil , climate , variety and producers ' input that make each coffee unique , Jon and Tereza say that they see the beauty of coffee roasting and brewing and thrive off the idea of taking an exciting raw product and exploring its wonderful flavour potential .
Seasonally led , with a range of fresh crop specialtygrade coffee from various origins and with different flavour profiles , Curve Roasters style allows for a coffee ' s sweetness , vibrancy , body and flavour to really shine . Rather than blending coffees they prefer to focus on refining roasts to bring out the potential each coffee holds within and showcase individual producers ' lots .
Honouring the work of the farmers to make the experience of the baristas and consumers exciting and delicious , Curve Roasters also offers a fashionable , bright and airy space full of leafy green plants for drinkers to sit and enjoy their creations in .
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