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Big Dog's Coffee Blog

  • Coffee Cupping - going beyond the value chain

    by Huw Williams
    Whilst most coffee drinkers haven’t been to a coffee cupping, it’s significance remains synonymous with the increasing popularity of the specialty ...

  • How to drink black coffee (and enjoy it!)

    by Hannah Williams
    Since opening our first specialty coffee shop we’ve had one recurring question, “is there a secret to drinking black coffee and actually enjoying i...

  • CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR COFFEE LOVERS 2022

    by Hannah Williams

     Whether your friend or relative is simply a coffee lover or a seasoned pro or home barista, a coffee-related gift is a simple but perfect gift guide for your coffee loving friend, loved one (or yourself!).

  • Specialty coffee for everyday people

    by Huw Williams
    The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker. Time has certainly moved on since the wise words of mother Goose but the message of the nursery rhym...

  • COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH 'THE GLADE'

    by Hannah Williams
    ‘The Glade’ is a local coffee shop situated in Rogerstone, Newport. We asked them a few short questions so that you could learn more about this won...

  • Local coffee, for local people

    by Huw Williams
    What does local mean to you? Walking distance to your nearest shop, buying your goods from independent businesses, serving a purpose within the co...

  • Women in Coffee

    by Huw Williams
    Life is arguably all about balance. The timeless topic of gender equality continues to proliferate within the coffee industry. At Big Dog, relation...

  • Costa Rica, Tarrazu

    by Huw Williams
    Costa Rica boasts some of the best coffee in the central America region. Coffee is cultivated at high altitudes, leading to a pleasant acidity and ...

  • Perfecting your coffee extraction

    by Huw Williams
    The perfect extraction - all caffeine (including decaf) lovers persistently chase the ‘sweet spot’ from their desired origin, or blend, of choice. ...

  • A true underdog - Uganda

    by Huw Williams
    Uganda: what automatically springs to mind as we make the nation the topic of discussion? Oppression, corruption, ‘The Last King of Scotland’? This landlocked nation of Africa has been synonymous with controversy since gaining independence during the early 1960s.

  • Dealing Direct

    by Huw Williams
    The diligence of consumer purchasing persistently increases and how people select their coffee continues to endure change. The perception of coffee...

  • Mission Fairtrade

    by Huw Williams
    Ethically sourcing coffee is vital to our sustainable practices at Big Dog Coffee. It’s our responsibility to ensure farmers are paid fairly for th...