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Suzanne Rutherford
How-to-Keep-Your-Coffee-Fresher-for-Longer-3-Simple-Tips-from-Our-Roastery The Wood Roaster

How to Keep Your Coffee Fresher for Longer: 3 Simple Tips from Our Roastery

There’s nothing quite like that first sip of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Whether you're pulling an espresso shot at home or enjoying a slow pour-over, freshness is key to flavour. But here’s the thing, coffee is a natural product. It’s sensitive to air, light, moisture, and temperature. And without the right storage habits, even the highest quality beans can go stale before you've had the chance to enjoy them. Here at The Wood Roaster, we’re all about helping you get the most out of your coffee. So today, we’re sharing three simple tips to keep your coffee fresher...

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Suzanne Rutherford
How-to-Make-Your-Coffee-Routine-More-Sustainable-5-Easy-Swaps-You-Can-Start-Today The Wood Roaster

How to Your Coffee Routine More Sustainable: 5 Easy Swaps You Can Start Today

How to  Your Coffee Routine More Sustainable: 5 Easy Swaps You Can Start Today At The Wood Roaster, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, from roasting with wood sourced from sustainable forests, to powering our roastery with solar energy, to giving our coffee husks a second life with local farmers, we’re always looking for ways to reduce waste and do better by the planet. But sustainability isn’t just something we do behind the scenes. It’s something we can all be part of, starting with how we make and enjoy our daily coffee at home. This Earth Day,...

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Suzanne Rutherford
Is-Coffee-Good-for-You-The-Science-Behind-Coffee-Health-Benefits The Wood Roaster

Is Coffee Good for You? The Science Behind Coffee & Health Benefits

Love your morning coffee? You’re not alone! That first sip is pure magic—the rich aroma, the bold flavour, the instant energy boost. But what if we told you that your daily cup isn’t just a delicious ritual—it could actually be good for your health, too? That’s right! Science has been brewing up some great news for coffee lovers, linking your favourite drink to brain-boosting benefits, a healthier heart, and even a longer life. But (and there’s always a but), like all good things, coffee is best enjoyed in moderation. So, if you’ve ever needed another reason to pour yourself a...

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Suzanne Rutherford
What-Can-You-Do-with-Used-Coffee-Grounds-Eco-Friendly-Ideas The Wood Roaster

What Can You Do with Used Coffee Grounds? (Eco-Friendly Ideas!)

If you’re a coffee lover, you probably go through a lot of coffee grounds. But instead of tossing them in the bin, did you know they can be repurposed in some pretty useful (and sustainable) ways? From enriching your garden to freshening up your home, used coffee grounds are packed with benefits—so don’t let them go to waste! Here are some clever, eco-friendly ways to reuse your coffee grounds.

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