When it comes to coffee, I am the fussiest person you will probably meet. It has to be good quality and I cannot abide freeze dried. I don’t know why but I can really tell the difference! I also need it to be softened with a decent milk and preferably with a foam top. My ‘go to’ order is a cappuccino and if it is made with coconut milk, even better. I’ve got to the point where I am so fussy that I will literally only have coffee if it has been made in a ‘proper’ coffee machine and I rarely make myself coffee at home. That is, until I got into the darkest depths of my masters dissertation and I really needed a pick me up to get the thing done. Salford Roasters came to the rescue.
Salford Roasters, as you can probably tell be their name, import ethically sourced beans to Salford and roast them to perfection before packaging and selling them online. They also supply a number of coffee shops so make sure you keep your eyes out for them whilst you are wandering the City looking for your coffee fix.
My favourite thing about Salford Roasters, apart from them being local, is the different and interesting beans they source. Take, for example, their El Salvador option. It is a single origin coffee sourced in the Juayua, Sonsonate region of El Salvador, which sits at an altitude of 1400 metres above sea level. It has a gentle sweetness that cuts through the usual bitter bite that coffee tends to have and is actually a new favourite of mine in the morning. I’m not a fan of bitter tasting coffee and I find I need less milk in this one to make it work for me.
The other interesting thing about Salford Roasters is the information you will find out from their packaging. They are so passionate about their coffee that they not only share its origin, but also how best to serve it, tasting notes and how best to serve it. Whilst coffee aficionados may already know this information, for the coffee novice it is great to first try as recommended before splashing out and getting experimental. Having been to Thailand shortly before my order was delivered, I popped their Christmas blend into some ice with some evaporated milk and sugar syrup in an attempt to make a traditional Thai iced coffee. The results weren’t that bad but I need to experiment with it further before I share the recipe!
Salford Roasters supply their coffee in either bean form or ground, perfect if you have a simple set up at home such as a cafetiere like me. They also do a subscription service where you can receive a selection of seasonal coffee each month, delivered directly to your door. Perfect for those who can’t even leave the house without their first cup but also a great way to try different varieties that you won’t find in your generic supermarket.
You can find Salford Roasters online here and their coffee pouches start from £6.95.
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