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Calculated Shard: 59 (from laksa142)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa059.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans","crawl_time":1776264745,"first_indexed_time":1576240468,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbcgoodfood!www,\/review\/best-coffee-beans s443","src_root_hash":"4708419191032196459","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026, tested and reviewed | Good Food","meta_descriptions":["Love coffee in the morning? Ordering beans straight to your door means you'll never run out. We've rounded up the best UK coffee beans to buy online."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you're in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a\n2024 global survey by Statista\n, knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place.\nWhether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière cup, no one wants to wake up to the terrifying realisation that they have no coffee. Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier.\nWe tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top nine below, measuring each coffee against four main flavour categories: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and balance. Because artisan bean production can have a quick turnover, some of these blends will only be in stock temporarily, but we've recommended the roasteries, too.\nFor more on coffee, we've reviewed the\nbest bean-to-cup coffee machines\n,\nespresso machines\n,\ncoffee pod machines\n,\nfilter coffee machines\n,\niced coffee makers\n,\ncafetières\n,\ncoffee grinders\n,\nmilk frothers\nand\nreusable coffee cups\n. Plus, read our guide to picking the\nbest coffee machine\nfor your budget.\nBest coffee beans to buy at a glance\nBest supermarket coffee beans:\nGrind – house blend,\nfrom £9.95\nBest coffee bean blend:\nKiss the Hippo – George Street blend,\nfrom £12\nBest coffee beans for French press\n:\nPact Coffee – house blend,\nfrom £11.19\nBest coffee beans for latte:\nOrigin Coffee Roasters – Resolute,\nfrom £10.65\nBest medium-roast coffee beans:\nRounton – Granary blend,\nfrom £9.75\nBest coffee beans for espresso:\nAssembly Coffee – house espresso,\nfrom £11\nBest organic coffee beans:\nOwens – Coast blend,\nfrom £8.95\nBest all-rounder coffee beans:\nVolcano Coffee Works – Mount blend,\nfrom £9\nBest coffee beans for coffee aficionados:\nSquare Mile – Red Brick blend,\n£14.50\nJump to:\nBest coffee beans to buy online in 2026\nHow we tested coffee beans\nHow to brew coffee\nSweetness:\nCoffee contains naturally occurring sugars that are brought out by the roasting process. While some beans have higher concentrations than others, the roaster is typically responsible for the sweetness in a cup. We looked for coffees with plenty of sugary notes and coffees with more unusual types of sweetness, which scored higher than those with more common features.\nAcidity:\nMost of us underestimate the importance of acidity in coffee but the level of acid signifies where a coffee is from, how it was processed and even at what altitude it was grown. Acidity, like sweetness, can range from simple to complex. We scored coffees with more complex or enjoyable forms of acidity higher in our blind taste test.\nBitterness:\nWhen coffee is roasted, some of its inherent bitterness is diminished, making it more palatable for human consumption. However, if roasted too dark, the roasting itself produces bitter flavours, most of which we perceive as unpleasant. We looked for coffees with a low-to-medium bitterness, and with no acrid or carbonic notes.\nBalance:\nMuch of what defines our favourite coffee experiences depends on our personal preferences. However, balance is a way of determining objective overall flavour. In our blind taste test, we defined balance as harmony across the three flavour categories. Combined with a good roast profile, these flavours work together to create a balanced cup.\nWant to see this content?\nThis page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow YouTube and its required purposes.\nBest coffee beans to buy online in 2026\nGrind coffee beans – house blend\nAvailable from\nGrind – 227g (from £9.95)\n,\nWaitrose – 200g (£5)\n,\nTesco – 200g (£5.95)\n,\nAmazon – 1kg (£29.95)\nBest supermarket coffee beans\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nBrazil, Colombia\nFlavour notes:\ndark chocolate, almond, cherry, caramel\nRecommended brew methods:\npour-over, Aeropress, cafetière, moka pot, espresso\nWith 14 locations in London, including cafés, coffee shops and trucks, you can also find\nGrind\nwhole coffee beans, grounds and coffee pods in most major UK supermarkets like Waitrose and Tesco.\nThe brand's house blend is as simple and classy as it gets, and comes in a reusable pale pink tin that can be refilled at any of its locations. The coffee itself has an emphasis on big, sweet notes, with just enough acidity to keep things interesting.\nWith a medium roast, this will satisfy a range of coffee drinkers, as it doesn't have the bitter or carbonic notes that we tasted in other house blends. We found it to be a solid all-rounder, performing well across different brew types and looking great while doing it.\nAvailable from:\nGrind – 227g (from £9.95)\nWaitrose – 200g (£5)\nTesco – 200g (£5.95)\nAmazon – 1kg (£29.95)\nKiss the Hippo – George Street Blend\nAvailable from\nKiss the Hippo (from £12)\nBest coffee bean blend\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nRwanda, Colombia, Peru\nFlavour notes:\nchocolate, berries, butterscotch\nRecommended brew methods:\npour-over, Aeropress, espresso\nKiss the Hippo\nwas launched in 2018, but assembling a team of professionals with impressive coffee credentials has already helped it rocket to the top of many coffee lovers' lists.\nIts house blends are a great place to start, with its George Street blend (named after its George Street location in Richmond) being a popular favourite. It has a classic coffee profile with sweet, chocolatey notes and a smooth, full body – good as a pour-over, but even greater as an espresso.\nWe've also previously tested the classic\nDonna Blend\n, a darker roast sourced from Uganda and Brazil, which has notes of caramel, dark chocolate and walnut – perfect for a cafetière or moka pot.\nAvailable from:\nKiss the Hippo (from £12)\nPact Coffee – house blend\nAvailable from\nPact Coffee (from £11.19)\nBest coffee beans for French press\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nmultiple locations (not specified)\nFlavour notes:\nmilk chocolate, toffee\nRecommended brew method:\nmoka pot, French press\/cafetière\nPact Coffee\nhas been running since 2012 and has become one of the most visible coffee subscription services in the UK. It's achieved B-Corp company status – its coffee bags can be recycled and it also offers coffee in recyclable aluminium pods designed to be compatible with coffee pod systems.\nWe enjoyed the House Coffee dark roast blend, which is sourced from multiple coffee farms and roasted at Pact Coffee's HQ in Haslemere. This particular batch is smooth and sweet, with a hit of caramel at the front of the mouth from the first sip. As it's low in acidity, it worked especially well with brewing methods that require longer contact time, such as cafetière\/French press or moka pot.\nAvailable from:\nPact Coffee (from £11.19)\nOrigin Coffee Roasters – Resolute blend\nAvailable from\nOrigin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)\nBest coffee beans for latte\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nColombia, Nicaragua\nFlavour notes:\nstone fruit, caramel, milk chocolate\nRecommended brew method:\nespresso, pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière\nFrom Cornwall to the bustling streets of Shoreditch,\nOrigin Coffee\nhas made a name for itself. Taking top awards in many of the UK's coffee competitions, the team at Origin is made up of some of the country's most well-respected baristas, roasters and wholesalers.\nWe tasted Origin's Resolute beans, a medium-roast blend from Huila, Colombia and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Huila is a region known for producing bright, acidic coffee with fruit notes, while beans from Jinotega have a creamier profile reminiscent of chocolate, raisins and vanilla. Together, this makes for a dynamic, complex brew that sings in a latte, but works perfectly as a pour-over, too.\nAvailable from:\nOrigin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)\nRounton Coffee Roasters – Granary blend\nAvailable from\nRounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)\n,\nAmazon – 1kg (from £31.50)\nBest medium-roast coffee beans\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nBrazil, El Salvador, Uganda\nFlavour notes:\nchocolate, hazelnut, caramel\nRecommended brew method:\npour-over, cafetière\/French press\nNorth Yorkshire-based\nRounton\nis working through a road map to sustainability. So far, its coffee bags are carbon neutral and fully recyclable, and it's involved with long-term projects designed to help the communities that grow its coffee, like Agri Evolve's ACE 2023 project, which supports farmers in Uganda.\nRounton's Granary blend is named after the building in which the roaster is located and we thought it was a solid all-rounder with a nutty, chocolate base and smooth yet bold finish. It pairs well with milk but to appreciate its full complexity we recommend enjoying it black as a French press or pour-over.\nAvailable from:\nRounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)\nAmazon – 1kg (from £31.50)\nAssembly Coffee – house espresso\nAvailable from\nAssembly Coffee (from £11)\nBest coffee beans for espresso\nCoffee type:\nsingle origin\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nRisaralda, Colombia\nFlavour notes:\nplum, brown sugar\nRecommended brew method:\nespresso, moka pot, Aeropress\nBrixton-based\nAssembly Roastery\nwas founded in 2015 with a focus on quality, insights and innovation in the coffee industry. Passionate about premium coffee, you’ll find some very rare and exclusive coffee on its site.\nIt goes into great detail in the descriptions for each offering, so if you feel about coffee the way a sommelier does about wine, this brand will really appeal. As an example of its passion for premium coffee, the head roaster Claire Wallace won the 2022 United Kingdom Barista Championship before heading to the World Barista Championships in the same year, where she came third in the final.\nFor tasting, we enjoyed the\nhouse espresso\nfrom Risaralda, Caldas – one of Colombia's most prolific coffee regions. We loved this coffee as an espresso, where its rich, full-bodied profile combined with sweet, syrupy notes of stone fruits and brown sugar – making for a perfectly balanced cup.\nAvailable from:\nAssembly Coffee (from £11)\nOwens Organic Coffee – Coast blend\nAvailable from\nOwens Coffee (from £8.95)\nBest organic coffee beans\nCoffee type:\narabica and robusta blend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nHonduras\nFlavour notes:\nchocolate, cherry and clove\nRecommended brew method:\nmoka pot, cafetière, espresso\nBased in Devon,\nOwens\nwas the first organic coffee roaster in the South West and has been roasting coffee beans since 2010. Sustainability is a huge focus for the business – all of the beans are organically grown via Fairtrade practices and its coffee bags can be recycled in the plastic recycling facilities usually found in most supermarkets. Owens also uses a high-tech smoke-free roaster, which is powered by 80% less energy than traditional roasters.\nThere's a range of whole beans, pre-ground coffee and pods to choose from, plus single-origin and house blends. We sampled one of its newest offerings, Coast, which blends arabica and robusta beans to produce a dark, rich brew. If you're a fan of Italian coffee, which also typically uses robusta and is more bitter than acidic, this is an ideal pick – it's earthy and intense, with notes of dark chocolate.\nAvailable from:\nOwens Coffee (from £8.95)\nVolcano Coffee Works – The Mount Blend\nAvailable from\nVolcano Coffee Works (from £9)\nBest all-rounder coffee beans\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nEl Salvador, Columbia, Brazil\nFlavour notes:\ncaramel, red grapes, milk chocolate\nRecommended brew method:\nespresso, Aeropress, moka pot, cafetière, pour-over\nBased in the suburbs of south London,\nVolcano Coffee Works\nwas founded by Kurt Stewart in 2010. Bringing his experience of New Zealand coffee culture with him to the UK, the company is committed not only to coffee being not just good, but also sustainability and ethically traded. It's working towards carbon-neutral status and pays its suppliers more than the Fairtrade rates for the coffee.\nIn the tasting we were impressed by The Mount Blend, which is a mixture of beans from El Salvador, Columbia and Brazil. As a blend, it has a more consistent flavour profile than a specific crop or specific harvest.\nWe picked up smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, plus even a playful note of candy floss with delicate acidity to keep everything in balance. Subtle sharpness came through as hints of lime zest and sherry vinegar, while a light bitterness reminded us of grape and plum skins. We found this incredibly versatile, showing itself well in all brew methods.\nAvailable from:\nVolcano Coffee Works (from £9)\nSquare Mile – Red Brick espresso\nAvailable from\nSquare Mile (from £14.50)\nBest coffee beans for coffee aficionados\nCoffee type:\nblend\nSourcing details of coffee tested:\nEthiopia, Costa Rica\nFlavour notes:\norange, fudge, caramel and cherry\nRecommended brew method:\nespresso\nIf you're a fan of YouTube coffee influencer James Hoffman, you might already be aware of Square Mile. The East London-based roaster was founded by him and World Cup Tasters Champion Anette Moldvaer in 2008, and is now led by managing director Felicity Whitehead.\nClear in its mission to \"source outstanding, seasonal coffee, roast it to bring out its best and deliver a coffee experience that delights\", Square Mile works closely with coffee farmers and operates within a sustainable, transparent supply chain. For aspiring baristas, it also runs tasting events throughout the year, as well as hands-on training programmes at its Prufrock Barista Training centre – where you can master a range of skills and earn qualifications.\nIn testing, we tried Square Mile's signature medium-roast blend, Red Brick, which brings together beans from Costa Rica and Ethiopia to deliver rich, fudgy notes with a hint of citrus – perfect for an espresso. As the crops change throughout the year, so does the taste of the coffee; reflecting the shift in harvest cycles and celebrating the seasonality of the beans. A great pick for anyone who wants something a little more unique and premium.\nAvailable from:\nSquare Mile (from £14.50)\nOther coffee beans tried and tested\nRedemption Roasters – The Block,\nfrom £9.90\nRave Coffee – Signature Blend,\n£7.75\nHow to brew coffee\nBelow are basic quantities and timings for making coffee using popular methods.\nEspresso (single shot):\n7g fine ground coffee\n30ml hot water\nTotal brew time: 25-30 seconds\nFrench press\/cafetière:\n75g coarse ground coffee per litre of water (adjust as necessary)\nFiltered hot water, just boiled (poured to an inch from the top)\nTotal brew time: 4 mins\nMoka pot:\n15g fine ground coffee (slightly coarser than for espresso)\n250ml filtered water (poured to the level below the safety valve)\nTotal brew time: 2 mins or until the pot starts gurgling\nPour-over:\n25-27g medium-fine ground coffee\n415ml filtered hot water, just boiled\nTotal brew time: 3 mins\nAeropress:\n18-20g medium-fine ground coffee\nAbout 250ml filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to the top)\nTotal brew time: 2 mins\nBest coffee machines\nBest bean-to-cup coffee machines\nBest espresso machines\nBest cafetières\nBest iced coffee makers and accessories\nBest De'Longhi coffee machines\nBest kettles\nBest coffee grinders\nBest coffee gadgets\nBest toasters\nBest bullet blenders\nBest bread makers\nBest food processors\nHow long do coffee beans last?\nBest moka pots\nBest gooseneck kettles\nBest coffee grinders\nBest decaf coffee\nAre Sage coffee machines worth it?\nBest hot water dispensers\nCoffee recipes and tips\nHow to make cold brew coffee\nHow to make iced coffee\nCoffee types explained\nBest coffee kit essentials\nHow to clean a coffee machine\nCan you recommend a brand of coffee beans? 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Read about why you can [trust Good Food reviews](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/good-food-product-reviews-and-taste-tests-how-they-work).*\n\n# The best coffee beans to buy online, tried and tested\n- [Natalie Bass](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/author\/nataliebass1)\n\nPublished: January 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM\n\n[5 comments](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#commentsFeed)\n\n[Try the Good Food app - subscribe today](https:\/\/immediate.onelink.me\/OQap?af_xp=custom&amp;pid=website&amp;c=guide_link&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;af_reengagement_window=30d&amp;af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F)\n\nLove fresh coffee in the morning? Ordering beans straight to your door means you'll never run out. We've rounded up the best UK coffee roasteries and highlighted winning products from each\n\nRead more\n\nIf you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you're in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a [2024 global survey by Statista](https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1413905\/regular-consumption-of-beverages-by-type-generation-uk\/), knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place.\n\nWhether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière cup, no one wants to wake up to the terrifying realisation that they have no coffee. Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier.\n\nWe tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top nine below, measuring each coffee against four main flavour categories: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and balance. Because artisan bean production can have a quick turnover, some of these blends will only be in stock temporarily, but we've recommended the roasteries, too.\n\nFor more on coffee, we've reviewed the [best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines), [espresso machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-espresso-machines), [coffee pod machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-pod-machines), [filter coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-filter-coffee-machines)*,* [iced coffee makers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-iced-coffee-makers), [cafetières](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-cafetiere-coffee-press), [coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-grinders), [milk frothers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-milk-frothers) and [reusable coffee cups](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/reusable-coffee-cups-test). Plus, read our guide to picking the [best coffee machine](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-machines) for your budget.\n\n## Best coffee beans to buy at a glance\n- **Best supermarket coffee beans:** Grind – house blend, [from £9.95](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground)\n- **Best coffee bean blend:** Kiss the Hippo – George Street blend, [from £12](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend)\n- ****Best coffee beans for French press**:** Pact Coffee – house blend, [from £11.19](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/coffees\/house-coffee)\n- **Best coffee beans for latte:** Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute, [from £10.65](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute)\n- **Best medium-roast coffee beans:** Rounton – Granary blend, [from £9.75](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/products\/granary-blend)\n- **Best coffee beans for espresso:** Assembly Coffee – house espresso, [from £11](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/products\/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g)\n- **Best organic coffee beans:** Owens – Coast blend, [from £8.95](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/products\/coast)\n- **Best all-rounder coffee beans:** Volcano Coffee Works – Mount blend, [from £9](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/products\/the-mount-blend)\n- **Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados:** Square Mile – Red Brick blend, [£14.50](https:\/\/shop.squaremilecoffee.com\/products\/red-brick-espresso)\n\n**Jump to:**\n\n- [Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#BUY)\n- [How we tested coffee beans](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#TESTED)\n- [How to brew coffee](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#BREW)\n## How we tested coffee beans\n**Sweetness:** Coffee contains naturally occurring sugars that are brought out by the roasting process. While some beans have higher concentrations than others, the roaster is typically responsible for the sweetness in a cup. We looked for coffees with plenty of sugary notes and coffees with more unusual types of sweetness, which scored higher than those with more common features.\n\n**Acidity:** Most of us underestimate the importance of acidity in coffee but the level of acid signifies where a coffee is from, how it was processed and even at what altitude it was grown. Acidity, like sweetness, can range from simple to complex. We scored coffees with more complex or enjoyable forms of acidity higher in our blind taste test.\n\n**Bitterness:** When coffee is roasted, some of its inherent bitterness is diminished, making it more palatable for human consumption. However, if roasted too dark, the roasting itself produces bitter flavours, most of which we perceive as unpleasant. We looked for coffees with a low-to-medium bitterness, and with no acrid or carbonic notes.\n\n**Balance:** Much of what defines our favourite coffee experiences depends on our personal preferences. However, balance is a way of determining objective overall flavour. In our blind taste test, we defined balance as harmony across the three flavour categories. Combined with a good roast profile, these flavours work together to create a balanced cup.\n\n#### Want to see this content?\nThis page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow YouTube and its required purposes.\n\nAccept and continue\n## Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026\n### Grind coffee beans – house blend\nAvailable from [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground), [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https:\/\/waitrose.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/872508\/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351), [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495), [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend\/dp\/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n\n**Best supermarket coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, Colombia  \n**Flavour notes:** dark chocolate, almond, cherry, caramel  \n**Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière, moka pot, espresso\n\nWith 14 locations in London, including cafés, coffee shops and trucks, you can also find [Grind](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk) whole coffee beans, grounds and coffee pods in most major UK supermarkets like Waitrose and Tesco.\n\nThe brand's house blend is as simple and classy as it gets, and comes in a reusable pale pink tin that can be refilled at any of its locations. The coffee itself has an emphasis on big, sweet notes, with just enough acidity to keep things interesting.\n\nWith a medium roast, this will satisfy a range of coffee drinkers, as it doesn't have the bitter or carbonic notes that we tasted in other house blends. We found it to be a solid all-rounder, performing well across different brew types and looking great while doing it.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground)\n- [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https:\/\/waitrose.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/872508\/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351)\n- [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495)\n- [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend\/dp\/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n### Kiss the Hippo – George Street Blend\nAvailable from [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend)\n\n**Best coffee bean blend**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Rwanda, Colombia, Peru  \n**Flavour notes:** chocolate, berries, butterscotch  \n**Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, espresso\n\n[Kiss the Hippo](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com) was launched in 2018, but assembling a team of professionals with impressive coffee credentials has already helped it rocket to the top of many coffee lovers' lists.\n\nIts house blends are a great place to start, with its George Street blend (named after its George Street location in Richmond) being a popular favourite. It has a classic coffee profile with sweet, chocolatey notes and a smooth, full body – good as a pour-over, but even greater as an espresso.\n\nWe've also previously tested the classic [Donna Blend](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fdonna-blend), a darker roast sourced from Uganda and Brazil, which has notes of caramel, dark chocolate and walnut – perfect for a cafetière or moka pot.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend)\n### Pact Coffee – house blend\nAvailable from [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/coffees\/house-coffee)\n\n**Best coffee beans for French press**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** multiple locations (not specified)  \n**Flavour notes:** milk chocolate, toffee  \n**Recommended brew method:** moka pot, French press\/cafetière\n\n[Pact Coffee](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/) has been running since 2012 and has become one of the most visible coffee subscription services in the UK. It's achieved B-Corp company status – its coffee bags can be recycled and it also offers coffee in recyclable aluminium pods designed to be compatible with coffee pod systems.\n\nWe enjoyed the House Coffee dark roast blend, which is sourced from multiple coffee farms and roasted at Pact Coffee's HQ in Haslemere. This particular batch is smooth and sweet, with a hit of caramel at the front of the mouth from the first sip. As it's low in acidity, it worked especially well with brewing methods that require longer contact time, such as cafetière\/French press or moka pot.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/coffees\/house-coffee)\n### Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute blend\nAvailable from [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute)\n\n**Best coffee beans for latte**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Colombia, Nicaragua  \n**Flavour notes:** stone fruit, caramel, milk chocolate  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso, pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière\n\nFrom Cornwall to the bustling streets of Shoreditch, [Origin Coffee](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2F) has made a name for itself. Taking top awards in many of the UK's coffee competitions, the team at Origin is made up of some of the country's most well-respected baristas, roasters and wholesalers.\n\nWe tasted Origin's Resolute beans, a medium-roast blend from Huila, Colombia and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Huila is a region known for producing bright, acidic coffee with fruit notes, while beans from Jinotega have a creamier profile reminiscent of chocolate, raisins and vanilla. Together, this makes for a dynamic, complex brew that sings in a latte, but works perfectly as a pour-over, too.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute)\n### Rounton Coffee Roasters – Granary blend\nAvailable from [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/products\/granary-blend), [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee\/dp\/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n\n**Best medium-roast coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, El Salvador, Uganda  \n**Flavour notes:** chocolate, hazelnut, caramel  \n**Recommended brew method:** pour-over, cafetière\/French press\n\nNorth Yorkshire-based [Rounton](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/) is working through a road map to sustainability. So far, its coffee bags are carbon neutral and fully recyclable, and it's involved with long-term projects designed to help the communities that grow its coffee, like Agri Evolve's ACE 2023 project, which supports farmers in Uganda.\n\nRounton's Granary blend is named after the building in which the roaster is located and we thought it was a solid all-rounder with a nutty, chocolate base and smooth yet bold finish. It pairs well with milk but to appreciate its full complexity we recommend enjoying it black as a French press or pour-over.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/products\/granary-blend)\n- [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee\/dp\/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n### Assembly Coffee – house espresso\nAvailable from [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/products\/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g)\n\n**Best coffee beans for espresso**\n\n**Coffee type:** single origin  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Risaralda, Colombia  \n**Flavour notes:** plum, brown sugar  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso, moka pot, Aeropress\n\nBrixton-based [Assembly Roastery](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/) was founded in 2015 with a focus on quality, insights and innovation in the coffee industry. Passionate about premium coffee, you’ll find some very rare and exclusive coffee on its site.\n\nIt goes into great detail in the descriptions for each offering, so if you feel about coffee the way a sommelier does about wine, this brand will really appeal. As an example of its passion for premium coffee, the head roaster Claire Wallace won the 2022 United Kingdom Barista Championship before heading to the World Barista Championships in the same year, where she came third in the final.\n\nFor tasting, we enjoyed the [house espresso](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/pages\/assembly-house-espresso) from Risaralda, Caldas – one of Colombia's most prolific coffee regions. We loved this coffee as an espresso, where its rich, full-bodied profile combined with sweet, syrupy notes of stone fruits and brown sugar – making for a perfectly balanced cup.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/products\/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g)\n### Owens Organic Coffee – Coast blend\nAvailable from [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/products\/coast)\n\n**Best organic coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** arabica and robusta blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Honduras  \n**Flavour notes:** chocolate, cherry and clove  \n**Recommended brew method:** moka pot, cafetière, espresso\n\nBased in Devon, [Owens](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/collections\/organic-coffee\/products\/coast-organic-fairtrade-coffee-blend-tanzania-honduras) was the first organic coffee roaster in the South West and has been roasting coffee beans since 2010. Sustainability is a huge focus for the business – all of the beans are organically grown via Fairtrade practices and its coffee bags can be recycled in the plastic recycling facilities usually found in most supermarkets. Owens also uses a high-tech smoke-free roaster, which is powered by 80% less energy than traditional roasters.\n\nThere's a range of whole beans, pre-ground coffee and pods to choose from, plus single-origin and house blends. We sampled one of its newest offerings, Coast, which blends arabica and robusta beans to produce a dark, rich brew. If you're a fan of Italian coffee, which also typically uses robusta and is more bitter than acidic, this is an ideal pick – it's earthy and intense, with notes of dark chocolate.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/products\/coast)\n### Volcano Coffee Works – The Mount Blend\nAvailable from [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/products\/the-mount-blend)\n\n**Best all-rounder coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** El Salvador, Columbia, Brazil  \n**Flavour notes:** caramel, red grapes, milk chocolate  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso, Aeropress, moka pot, cafetière, pour-over\n\nBased in the suburbs of south London, [Volcano Coffee Works](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/) was founded by Kurt Stewart in 2010. Bringing his experience of New Zealand coffee culture with him to the UK, the company is committed not only to coffee being not just good, but also sustainability and ethically traded. It's working towards carbon-neutral status and pays its suppliers more than the Fairtrade rates for the coffee.\n\nIn the tasting we were impressed by The Mount Blend, which is a mixture of beans from El Salvador, Columbia and Brazil. As a blend, it has a more consistent flavour profile than a specific crop or specific harvest.\n\nWe picked up smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, plus even a playful note of candy floss with delicate acidity to keep everything in balance. Subtle sharpness came through as hints of lime zest and sherry vinegar, while a light bitterness reminded us of grape and plum skins. We found this incredibly versatile, showing itself well in all brew methods.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/products\/the-mount-blend)\n### Square Mile – Red Brick espresso\nAvailable from [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https:\/\/shop.squaremilecoffee.com\/products\/red-brick-espresso)\n\n**Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Ethiopia, Costa Rica  \n**Flavour notes:** orange, fudge, caramel and cherry  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso\n\nIf you're a fan of YouTube coffee influencer James Hoffman, you might already be aware of Square Mile. The East London-based roaster was founded by him and World Cup Tasters Champion Anette Moldvaer in 2008, and is now led by managing director Felicity Whitehead.\n\nClear in its mission to \"source outstanding, seasonal coffee, roast it to bring out its best and deliver a coffee experience that delights\", Square Mile works closely with coffee farmers and operates within a sustainable, transparent supply chain. For aspiring baristas, it also runs tasting events throughout the year, as well as hands-on training programmes at its Prufrock Barista Training centre – where you can master a range of skills and earn qualifications.\n\nIn testing, we tried Square Mile's signature medium-roast blend, Red Brick, which brings together beans from Costa Rica and Ethiopia to deliver rich, fudgy notes with a hint of citrus – perfect for an espresso. As the crops change throughout the year, so does the taste of the coffee; reflecting the shift in harvest cycles and celebrating the seasonality of the beans. A great pick for anyone who wants something a little more unique and premium.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https:\/\/shop.squaremilecoffee.com\/products\/red-brick-espresso)\n### Other coffee beans tried and tested\n- Redemption Roasters – The Block, **[from £9.90](https:\/\/redemptionroasters.com\/products\/the-block)**\n- Rave Coffee – Signature Blend, [**£7.75**](https:\/\/ravecoffee.co.uk\/products\/signature-blend)\n## How to brew coffee\nBelow are basic quantities and timings for making coffee using popular methods.\n\n**Espresso (single shot):**  \n7g fine ground coffee  \n30ml hot water  \nTotal brew time: 25-30 seconds\n\n**French press\/cafetière:**  \n75g coarse ground coffee per litre of water (adjust as necessary)  \nFiltered hot water, just boiled (poured to an inch from the top)  \nTotal brew time: 4 mins\n\n**Moka pot:**  \n15g fine ground coffee (slightly coarser than for espresso)  \n250ml filtered water (poured to the level below the safety valve)  \nTotal brew time: 2 mins or until the pot starts gurgling\n\n**Pour-over:**   \n25-27g medium-fine ground coffee  \n415ml filtered hot water, just boiled  \nTotal brew time: 3 mins\n\n**Aeropress:**  \n18-20g medium-fine ground coffee  \nAbout 250ml filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to the top)  \nTotal brew time: 2 mins\n\n### Related reviews\n[Best coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-machines)  \n[Best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines)  \n[Best espresso machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-espresso-machines)  \n[Best cafetières](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-cafetiere-coffee-press)  \n[Best iced coffee makers and accessories](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-iced-coffee-makers)  \n[Best De'Longhi coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-delonghi-coffee-machine)  \n[Best kettles](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-kettles)  \n[Best coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-grinders)  \n[Best coffee gadgets](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/top-10-coffee-gadgets)  \n[Best toasters](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-toasters)  \n[Best bullet blenders](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bullet-blenders)  \n[Best bread makers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bread-makers\/)  \n[Best food processors](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-food-processors)  \n[How long do coffee beans last?](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/news-trends\/how-long-do-coffee-beans-last)  \n[Best moka pots](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/guides\/best-moka-pot-coffee-makers\/)  \n[Best gooseneck kettles](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/guides\/best-gooseneck-kettles-to-buy\/)  \n[Best coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/reviews\/best-coffee-grinders-to-buy\/)  \n[Best decaf coffee](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/guides\/best-decaf-coffee-to-buy\/)  \n[Are Sage coffee machines worth it?](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/reviews\/are-sage-coffee-machines-worth-it)  \n[Best hot water dispensers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-hot-water-dispensers)\n\n### Coffee recipes and tips\n[How to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cold-brew-coffee)  \n[How to make iced coffee](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/iced-coffee)  \n[Coffee types explained](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/different-coffee-types-explained)  \n[Best coffee kit essentials](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/news-trends\/coffee-essentials-guide)  \n[How to clean a coffee machine](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/how-to-clean-a-coffee-machine)\n\n**Can you recommend a brand of coffee beans? Leave a comment below...**\n\nAd\n\n*This review was last updated in January 2026.*\n## Sponsored content\n## Comments, questions and tips (5)\n#### noomfseo\n6 months ago\n\nBe it normal coffee or functional coffee like mushroom blend, the real taste depends on the quality of beans. This information is much useful for manufacturers along with individuals\n\nReply\n\n#### ghulammurtaza808283172480\n2 years ago\n\nGreat resource! This is exactly what I was looking for - a guide to buying coffee beans online that considers taste preferences and brewing methods. The reviews are comprehensive and well-written, giving me a good idea of the flavor profiles of each coffee. I especially appreciate the inclusion of… More\n\nReply\n\n#### debbiecsharples62407\n2 years ago\n\nHave you explored a website called https:\/\/brewed.online\/? They stock and supply a great range of coffees from independent roasteries around the UK and will match you with a coffee to suit your taste and method. They also have a shop and friendly cafe selling all their products in Stoke Newington.\n\nReply\n\n#### scott6O69qfE3\n3 years ago\n\nDefinitly worth a look at https:\/\/peakcoffeeco.co.uk\/ some awesome single origin coffees on there\\!\n\nReply\n\n#### hiltonbscott8FPNP5vl\n5 years ago\n\nquestion\n\nGood day How do we go about getting a coffee tested or reviewed ?. We would like to import a brand and start selling it in the United Kingdom but would like to get professional fees back on quality etc before going forward . Thanks for your help\n\nReply\n\n##### peterhallo112\n5 years ago\n\nBuy Best Online Coffee Beans UK - We are one of the best speciality coffee suppliers based in London, UK. Enjoy the ethnic coffee taste with Balance Coffee. 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Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier.\n\nWe tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top nine below, measuring each coffee against four main flavour categories: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and balance. Because artisan bean production can have a quick turnover, some of these blends will only be in stock temporarily, but we've recommended the roasteries, too.\n\nFor more on coffee, we've reviewed the [best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines), [espresso machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-espresso-machines), [coffee pod machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-pod-machines), [filter coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-filter-coffee-machines)*,* [iced coffee makers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-iced-coffee-makers), [cafetières](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-cafetiere-coffee-press), [coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-grinders), [milk frothers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-milk-frothers) and [reusable coffee cups](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/reusable-coffee-cups-test). Plus, read our guide to picking the [best coffee machine](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-machines) for your budget.\n\n## Best coffee beans to buy at a glance\n- **Best supermarket coffee beans:** Grind – house blend, [from £9.95](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground)\n- **Best coffee bean blend:** Kiss the Hippo – George Street blend, [from £12](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend)\n- ****Best coffee beans for French press**:** Pact Coffee – house blend, [from £11.19](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/coffees\/house-coffee)\n- **Best coffee beans for latte:** Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute, [from £10.65](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute)\n- **Best medium-roast coffee beans:** Rounton – Granary blend, [from £9.75](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/products\/granary-blend)\n- **Best coffee beans for espresso:** Assembly Coffee – house espresso, [from £11](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/products\/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g)\n- **Best organic coffee beans:** Owens – Coast blend, [from £8.95](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/products\/coast)\n- **Best all-rounder coffee beans:** Volcano Coffee Works – Mount blend, [from £9](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/products\/the-mount-blend)\n- **Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados:** Square Mile – Red Brick blend, [£14.50](https:\/\/shop.squaremilecoffee.com\/products\/red-brick-espresso)\n\n**Jump to:**\n\n- [Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#BUY)\n- [How we tested coffee beans](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#TESTED)\n- [How to brew coffee](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-beans#BREW)\n\n**Sweetness:** Coffee contains naturally occurring sugars that are brought out by the roasting process. While some beans have higher concentrations than others, the roaster is typically responsible for the sweetness in a cup. We looked for coffees with plenty of sugary notes and coffees with more unusual types of sweetness, which scored higher than those with more common features.\n\n**Acidity:** Most of us underestimate the importance of acidity in coffee but the level of acid signifies where a coffee is from, how it was processed and even at what altitude it was grown. Acidity, like sweetness, can range from simple to complex. We scored coffees with more complex or enjoyable forms of acidity higher in our blind taste test.\n\n**Bitterness:** When coffee is roasted, some of its inherent bitterness is diminished, making it more palatable for human consumption. However, if roasted too dark, the roasting itself produces bitter flavours, most of which we perceive as unpleasant. We looked for coffees with a low-to-medium bitterness, and with no acrid or carbonic notes.\n\n**Balance:** Much of what defines our favourite coffee experiences depends on our personal preferences. However, balance is a way of determining objective overall flavour. In our blind taste test, we defined balance as harmony across the three flavour categories. Combined with a good roast profile, these flavours work together to create a balanced cup.\n\n#### Want to see this content?\nThis page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow YouTube and its required purposes.\n## Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026\n### Grind coffee beans – house blend\nAvailable from [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground), [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https:\/\/waitrose.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/872508\/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351), [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495), [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend\/dp\/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n\n**Best supermarket coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, Colombia  \n**Flavour notes:** dark chocolate, almond, cherry, caramel  \n**Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière, moka pot, espresso\n\nWith 14 locations in London, including cafés, coffee shops and trucks, you can also find [Grind](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk) whole coffee beans, grounds and coffee pods in most major UK supermarkets like Waitrose and Tesco.\n\nThe brand's house blend is as simple and classy as it gets, and comes in a reusable pale pink tin that can be refilled at any of its locations. The coffee itself has an emphasis on big, sweet notes, with just enough acidity to keep things interesting.\n\nWith a medium roast, this will satisfy a range of coffee drinkers, as it doesn't have the bitter or carbonic notes that we tasted in other house blends. We found it to be a solid all-rounder, performing well across different brew types and looking great while doing it.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https:\/\/grind.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1025283\/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground)\n- [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https:\/\/waitrose.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/872508\/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351)\n- [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495)\n- [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend\/dp\/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n### Kiss the Hippo – George Street Blend\nAvailable from [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend)\n\n**Best coffee bean blend**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Rwanda, Colombia, Peru  \n**Flavour notes:** chocolate, berries, butterscotch  \n**Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, espresso\n\n[Kiss the Hippo](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com) was launched in 2018, but assembling a team of professionals with impressive coffee credentials has already helped it rocket to the top of many coffee lovers' lists.\n\nIts house blends are a great place to start, with its George Street blend (named after its George Street location in Richmond) being a popular favourite. It has a classic coffee profile with sweet, chocolatey notes and a smooth, full body – good as a pour-over, but even greater as an espresso.\n\nWe've also previously tested the classic [Donna Blend](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fdonna-blend), a darker roast sourced from Uganda and Brazil, which has notes of caramel, dark chocolate and walnut – perfect for a cafetière or moka pot.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend)\n### Pact Coffee – house blend\nAvailable from [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/coffees\/house-coffee)\n\n**Best coffee beans for French press**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** multiple locations (not specified)  \n**Flavour notes:** milk chocolate, toffee  \n**Recommended brew method:** moka pot, French press\/cafetière\n\n[Pact Coffee](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/) has been running since 2012 and has become one of the most visible coffee subscription services in the UK. It's achieved B-Corp company status – its coffee bags can be recycled and it also offers coffee in recyclable aluminium pods designed to be compatible with coffee pod systems.\n\nWe enjoyed the House Coffee dark roast blend, which is sourced from multiple coffee farms and roasted at Pact Coffee's HQ in Haslemere. This particular batch is smooth and sweet, with a hit of caramel at the front of the mouth from the first sip. As it's low in acidity, it worked especially well with brewing methods that require longer contact time, such as cafetière\/French press or moka pot.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https:\/\/www.pactcoffee.com\/coffees\/house-coffee)\n### Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute blend\nAvailable from [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute)\n\n**Best coffee beans for latte**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Colombia, Nicaragua  \n**Flavour notes:** stone fruit, caramel, milk chocolate  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso, pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière\n\nFrom Cornwall to the bustling streets of Shoreditch, [Origin Coffee](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2F) has made a name for itself. Taking top awards in many of the UK's coffee competitions, the team at Origin is made up of some of the country's most well-respected baristas, roasters and wholesalers.\n\nWe tasted Origin's Resolute beans, a medium-roast blend from Huila, Colombia and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Huila is a region known for producing bright, acidic coffee with fruit notes, while beans from Jinotega have a creamier profile reminiscent of chocolate, raisins and vanilla. Together, this makes for a dynamic, complex brew that sings in a latte, but works perfectly as a pour-over, too.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute)\n### Rounton Coffee Roasters – Granary blend\nAvailable from [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/products\/granary-blend), [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee\/dp\/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n\n**Best medium-roast coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, El Salvador, Uganda  \n**Flavour notes:** chocolate, hazelnut, caramel  \n**Recommended brew method:** pour-over, cafetière\/French press\n\nNorth Yorkshire-based [Rounton](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/) is working through a road map to sustainability. So far, its coffee bags are carbon neutral and fully recyclable, and it's involved with long-term projects designed to help the communities that grow its coffee, like Agri Evolve's ACE 2023 project, which supports farmers in Uganda.\n\nRounton's Granary blend is named after the building in which the roaster is located and we thought it was a solid all-rounder with a nutty, chocolate base and smooth yet bold finish. It pairs well with milk but to appreciate its full complexity we recommend enjoying it black as a French press or pour-over.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https:\/\/rountoncoffee.co.uk\/products\/granary-blend)\n- [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee\/dp\/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037)\n### Assembly Coffee – house espresso\nAvailable from [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/products\/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g)\n\n**Best coffee beans for espresso**\n\n**Coffee type:** single origin  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Risaralda, Colombia  \n**Flavour notes:** plum, brown sugar  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso, moka pot, Aeropress\n\nBrixton-based [Assembly Roastery](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/) was founded in 2015 with a focus on quality, insights and innovation in the coffee industry. Passionate about premium coffee, you’ll find some very rare and exclusive coffee on its site.\n\nIt goes into great detail in the descriptions for each offering, so if you feel about coffee the way a sommelier does about wine, this brand will really appeal. As an example of its passion for premium coffee, the head roaster Claire Wallace won the 2022 United Kingdom Barista Championship before heading to the World Barista Championships in the same year, where she came third in the final.\n\nFor tasting, we enjoyed the [house espresso](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/pages\/assembly-house-espresso) from Risaralda, Caldas – one of Colombia's most prolific coffee regions. We loved this coffee as an espresso, where its rich, full-bodied profile combined with sweet, syrupy notes of stone fruits and brown sugar – making for a perfectly balanced cup.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https:\/\/assemblycoffee.co.uk\/products\/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g)\n### Owens Organic Coffee – Coast blend\nAvailable from [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/products\/coast)\n\n**Best organic coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** arabica and robusta blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Honduras  \n**Flavour notes:** chocolate, cherry and clove  \n**Recommended brew method:** moka pot, cafetière, espresso\n\nBased in Devon, [Owens](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/collections\/organic-coffee\/products\/coast-organic-fairtrade-coffee-blend-tanzania-honduras) was the first organic coffee roaster in the South West and has been roasting coffee beans since 2010. Sustainability is a huge focus for the business – all of the beans are organically grown via Fairtrade practices and its coffee bags can be recycled in the plastic recycling facilities usually found in most supermarkets. Owens also uses a high-tech smoke-free roaster, which is powered by 80% less energy than traditional roasters.\n\nThere's a range of whole beans, pre-ground coffee and pods to choose from, plus single-origin and house blends. We sampled one of its newest offerings, Coast, which blends arabica and robusta beans to produce a dark, rich brew. If you're a fan of Italian coffee, which also typically uses robusta and is more bitter than acidic, this is an ideal pick – it's earthy and intense, with notes of dark chocolate.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https:\/\/owenscoffee.com\/products\/coast)\n### Volcano Coffee Works – The Mount Blend\nAvailable from [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/products\/the-mount-blend)\n\n**Best all-rounder coffee beans**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** El Salvador, Columbia, Brazil  \n**Flavour notes:** caramel, red grapes, milk chocolate  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso, Aeropress, moka pot, cafetière, pour-over\n\nBased in the suburbs of south London, [Volcano Coffee Works](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/) was founded by Kurt Stewart in 2010. Bringing his experience of New Zealand coffee culture with him to the UK, the company is committed not only to coffee being not just good, but also sustainability and ethically traded. It's working towards carbon-neutral status and pays its suppliers more than the Fairtrade rates for the coffee.\n\nIn the tasting we were impressed by The Mount Blend, which is a mixture of beans from El Salvador, Columbia and Brazil. As a blend, it has a more consistent flavour profile than a specific crop or specific harvest.\n\nWe picked up smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, plus even a playful note of candy floss with delicate acidity to keep everything in balance. Subtle sharpness came through as hints of lime zest and sherry vinegar, while a light bitterness reminded us of grape and plum skins. We found this incredibly versatile, showing itself well in all brew methods.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https:\/\/volcanocoffeeworks.com\/products\/the-mount-blend)\n### Square Mile – Red Brick espresso\nAvailable from [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https:\/\/shop.squaremilecoffee.com\/products\/red-brick-espresso)\n\n**Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados**\n\n**Coffee type:** blend  \n**Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Ethiopia, Costa Rica  \n**Flavour notes:** orange, fudge, caramel and cherry  \n**Recommended brew method:** espresso\n\nIf you're a fan of YouTube coffee influencer James Hoffman, you might already be aware of Square Mile. The East London-based roaster was founded by him and World Cup Tasters Champion Anette Moldvaer in 2008, and is now led by managing director Felicity Whitehead.\n\nClear in its mission to \"source outstanding, seasonal coffee, roast it to bring out its best and deliver a coffee experience that delights\", Square Mile works closely with coffee farmers and operates within a sustainable, transparent supply chain. For aspiring baristas, it also runs tasting events throughout the year, as well as hands-on training programmes at its Prufrock Barista Training centre – where you can master a range of skills and earn qualifications.\n\nIn testing, we tried Square Mile's signature medium-roast blend, Red Brick, which brings together beans from Costa Rica and Ethiopia to deliver rich, fudgy notes with a hint of citrus – perfect for an espresso. As the crops change throughout the year, so does the taste of the coffee; reflecting the shift in harvest cycles and celebrating the seasonality of the beans. A great pick for anyone who wants something a little more unique and premium.\n\n**Available from:**\n\n- [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https:\/\/shop.squaremilecoffee.com\/products\/red-brick-espresso)\n### Other coffee beans tried and tested\n- Redemption Roasters – The Block, **[from £9.90](https:\/\/redemptionroasters.com\/products\/the-block)**\n- Rave Coffee – Signature Blend, [**£7.75**](https:\/\/ravecoffee.co.uk\/products\/signature-blend)\n## How to brew coffee\nBelow are basic quantities and timings for making coffee using popular methods.\n\n**Espresso (single shot):**  \n7g fine ground coffee  \n30ml hot water  \nTotal brew time: 25-30 seconds\n\n**French press\/cafetière:**  \n75g coarse ground coffee per litre of water (adjust as necessary)  \nFiltered hot water, just boiled (poured to an inch from the top)  \nTotal brew time: 4 mins\n\n**Moka pot:**  \n15g fine ground coffee (slightly coarser than for espresso)  \n250ml filtered water (poured to the level below the safety valve)  \nTotal brew time: 2 mins or until the pot starts gurgling\n\n**Pour-over:**   \n25-27g medium-fine ground coffee  \n415ml filtered hot water, just boiled  \nTotal brew time: 3 mins\n\n**Aeropress:**  \n18-20g medium-fine ground coffee  \nAbout 250ml filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to the top)  \nTotal brew time: 2 mins\n\n[Best coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-machines)  \n[Best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines)  \n[Best espresso machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-espresso-machines)  \n[Best cafetières](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-cafetiere-coffee-press)  \n[Best iced coffee makers and accessories](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-iced-coffee-makers)  \n[Best De'Longhi coffee machines](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-delonghi-coffee-machine)  \n[Best kettles](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-kettles)  \n[Best coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-coffee-grinders)  \n[Best coffee gadgets](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/top-10-coffee-gadgets)  \n[Best toasters](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-toasters)  \n[Best bullet blenders](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bullet-blenders)  \n[Best bread makers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-bread-makers\/)  \n[Best food processors](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-food-processors)  \n[How long do coffee beans last?](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/news-trends\/how-long-do-coffee-beans-last)  \n[Best moka pots](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/guides\/best-moka-pot-coffee-makers\/)  \n[Best gooseneck kettles](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/guides\/best-gooseneck-kettles-to-buy\/)  \n[Best coffee grinders](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/reviews\/best-coffee-grinders-to-buy\/)  \n[Best decaf coffee](https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/guides\/best-decaf-coffee-to-buy\/)  \n[Are Sage coffee machines worth it?](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/reviews\/are-sage-coffee-machines-worth-it)  \n[Best hot water dispensers](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/review\/best-hot-water-dispensers)\n\n### Coffee recipes and tips\n[How to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/cold-brew-coffee)  \n[How to make iced coffee](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/iced-coffee)  \n[Coffee types explained](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/different-coffee-types-explained)  \n[Best coffee kit essentials](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/news-trends\/coffee-essentials-guide)  \n[How to clean a coffee machine](https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/how-to-clean-a-coffee-machine)\n\n**Can you recommend a brand of coffee beans? 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If you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you're in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a 2024 global survey by Statista , knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place. Whether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière cup, no one wants to wake up to the terrifying realisation that they have no coffee. Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier. We tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top nine below, measuring each coffee against four main flavour categories: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and balance. Because artisan bean production can have a quick turnover, some of these blends will only be in stock temporarily, but we've recommended the roasteries, too. For more on coffee, we've reviewed the best bean-to-cup coffee machines , espresso machines , coffee pod machines , filter coffee machines , iced coffee makers , cafetières , coffee grinders , milk frothers and reusable coffee cups . Plus, read our guide to picking the best coffee machine for your budget. Best coffee beans to buy at a glance Best supermarket coffee beans: Grind – house blend, from £9.95 Best coffee bean blend: Kiss the Hippo – George Street blend, from £12 Best coffee beans for French press : Pact Coffee – house blend, from £11.19 Best coffee beans for latte: Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute, from £10.65 Best medium-roast coffee beans: Rounton – Granary blend, from £9.75 Best coffee beans for espresso: Assembly Coffee – house espresso, from £11 Best organic coffee beans: Owens – Coast blend, from £8.95 Best all-rounder coffee beans: Volcano Coffee Works – Mount blend, from £9 Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados: Square Mile – Red Brick blend, £14.50 Jump to: Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026 How we tested coffee beans How to brew coffee Sweetness: Coffee contains naturally occurring sugars that are brought out by the roasting process. While some beans have higher concentrations than others, the roaster is typically responsible for the sweetness in a cup. We looked for coffees with plenty of sugary notes and coffees with more unusual types of sweetness, which scored higher than those with more common features. Acidity: Most of us underestimate the importance of acidity in coffee but the level of acid signifies where a coffee is from, how it was processed and even at what altitude it was grown. Acidity, like sweetness, can range from simple to complex. We scored coffees with more complex or enjoyable forms of acidity higher in our blind taste test. Bitterness: When coffee is roasted, some of its inherent bitterness is diminished, making it more palatable for human consumption. However, if roasted too dark, the roasting itself produces bitter flavours, most of which we perceive as unpleasant. We looked for coffees with a low-to-medium bitterness, and with no acrid or carbonic notes. Balance: Much of what defines our favourite coffee experiences depends on our personal preferences. However, balance is a way of determining objective overall flavour. In our blind taste test, we defined balance as harmony across the three flavour categories. Combined with a good roast profile, these flavours work together to create a balanced cup. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow YouTube and its required purposes. Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026 Grind coffee beans – house blend Available from Grind – 227g (from £9.95) , Waitrose – 200g (£5) , Tesco – 200g (£5.95) , Amazon – 1kg (£29.95) Best supermarket coffee beans Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: Brazil, Colombia Flavour notes: dark chocolate, almond, cherry, caramel Recommended brew methods: pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière, moka pot, espresso With 14 locations in London, including cafés, coffee shops and trucks, you can also find Grind whole coffee beans, grounds and coffee pods in most major UK supermarkets like Waitrose and Tesco. The brand's house blend is as simple and classy as it gets, and comes in a reusable pale pink tin that can be refilled at any of its locations. The coffee itself has an emphasis on big, sweet notes, with just enough acidity to keep things interesting. With a medium roast, this will satisfy a range of coffee drinkers, as it doesn't have the bitter or carbonic notes that we tasted in other house blends. We found it to be a solid all-rounder, performing well across different brew types and looking great while doing it. Available from: Grind – 227g (from £9.95) Waitrose – 200g (£5) Tesco – 200g (£5.95) Amazon – 1kg (£29.95) Kiss the Hippo – George Street Blend Available from Kiss the Hippo (from £12) Best coffee bean blend Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: Rwanda, Colombia, Peru Flavour notes: chocolate, berries, butterscotch Recommended brew methods: pour-over, Aeropress, espresso Kiss the Hippo was launched in 2018, but assembling a team of professionals with impressive coffee credentials has already helped it rocket to the top of many coffee lovers' lists. Its house blends are a great place to start, with its George Street blend (named after its George Street location in Richmond) being a popular favourite. It has a classic coffee profile with sweet, chocolatey notes and a smooth, full body – good as a pour-over, but even greater as an espresso. We've also previously tested the classic Donna Blend , a darker roast sourced from Uganda and Brazil, which has notes of caramel, dark chocolate and walnut – perfect for a cafetière or moka pot. Available from: Kiss the Hippo (from £12) Pact Coffee – house blend Available from Pact Coffee (from £11.19) Best coffee beans for French press Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: multiple locations (not specified) Flavour notes: milk chocolate, toffee Recommended brew method: moka pot, French press/cafetière Pact Coffee has been running since 2012 and has become one of the most visible coffee subscription services in the UK. It's achieved B-Corp company status – its coffee bags can be recycled and it also offers coffee in recyclable aluminium pods designed to be compatible with coffee pod systems. We enjoyed the House Coffee dark roast blend, which is sourced from multiple coffee farms and roasted at Pact Coffee's HQ in Haslemere. This particular batch is smooth and sweet, with a hit of caramel at the front of the mouth from the first sip. As it's low in acidity, it worked especially well with brewing methods that require longer contact time, such as cafetière/French press or moka pot. Available from: Pact Coffee (from £11.19) Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute blend Available from Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g) Best coffee beans for latte Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: Colombia, Nicaragua Flavour notes: stone fruit, caramel, milk chocolate Recommended brew method: espresso, pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière From Cornwall to the bustling streets of Shoreditch, Origin Coffee has made a name for itself. Taking top awards in many of the UK's coffee competitions, the team at Origin is made up of some of the country's most well-respected baristas, roasters and wholesalers. We tasted Origin's Resolute beans, a medium-roast blend from Huila, Colombia and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Huila is a region known for producing bright, acidic coffee with fruit notes, while beans from Jinotega have a creamier profile reminiscent of chocolate, raisins and vanilla. Together, this makes for a dynamic, complex brew that sings in a latte, but works perfectly as a pour-over, too. Available from: Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g) Rounton Coffee Roasters – Granary blend Available from Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75) , Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50) Best medium-roast coffee beans Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: Brazil, El Salvador, Uganda Flavour notes: chocolate, hazelnut, caramel Recommended brew method: pour-over, cafetière/French press North Yorkshire-based Rounton is working through a road map to sustainability. So far, its coffee bags are carbon neutral and fully recyclable, and it's involved with long-term projects designed to help the communities that grow its coffee, like Agri Evolve's ACE 2023 project, which supports farmers in Uganda. Rounton's Granary blend is named after the building in which the roaster is located and we thought it was a solid all-rounder with a nutty, chocolate base and smooth yet bold finish. It pairs well with milk but to appreciate its full complexity we recommend enjoying it black as a French press or pour-over. Available from: Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75) Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50) Assembly Coffee – house espresso Available from Assembly Coffee (from £11) Best coffee beans for espresso Coffee type: single origin Sourcing details of coffee tested: Risaralda, Colombia Flavour notes: plum, brown sugar Recommended brew method: espresso, moka pot, Aeropress Brixton-based Assembly Roastery was founded in 2015 with a focus on quality, insights and innovation in the coffee industry. Passionate about premium coffee, you’ll find some very rare and exclusive coffee on its site. It goes into great detail in the descriptions for each offering, so if you feel about coffee the way a sommelier does about wine, this brand will really appeal. As an example of its passion for premium coffee, the head roaster Claire Wallace won the 2022 United Kingdom Barista Championship before heading to the World Barista Championships in the same year, where she came third in the final. For tasting, we enjoyed the house espresso from Risaralda, Caldas – one of Colombia's most prolific coffee regions. We loved this coffee as an espresso, where its rich, full-bodied profile combined with sweet, syrupy notes of stone fruits and brown sugar – making for a perfectly balanced cup. Available from: Assembly Coffee (from £11) Owens Organic Coffee – Coast blend Available from Owens Coffee (from £8.95) Best organic coffee beans Coffee type: arabica and robusta blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: Honduras Flavour notes: chocolate, cherry and clove Recommended brew method: moka pot, cafetière, espresso Based in Devon, Owens was the first organic coffee roaster in the South West and has been roasting coffee beans since 2010. Sustainability is a huge focus for the business – all of the beans are organically grown via Fairtrade practices and its coffee bags can be recycled in the plastic recycling facilities usually found in most supermarkets. Owens also uses a high-tech smoke-free roaster, which is powered by 80% less energy than traditional roasters. There's a range of whole beans, pre-ground coffee and pods to choose from, plus single-origin and house blends. We sampled one of its newest offerings, Coast, which blends arabica and robusta beans to produce a dark, rich brew. If you're a fan of Italian coffee, which also typically uses robusta and is more bitter than acidic, this is an ideal pick – it's earthy and intense, with notes of dark chocolate. Available from: Owens Coffee (from £8.95) Volcano Coffee Works – The Mount Blend Available from Volcano Coffee Works (from £9) Best all-rounder coffee beans Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: El Salvador, Columbia, Brazil Flavour notes: caramel, red grapes, milk chocolate Recommended brew method: espresso, Aeropress, moka pot, cafetière, pour-over Based in the suburbs of south London, Volcano Coffee Works was founded by Kurt Stewart in 2010. Bringing his experience of New Zealand coffee culture with him to the UK, the company is committed not only to coffee being not just good, but also sustainability and ethically traded. It's working towards carbon-neutral status and pays its suppliers more than the Fairtrade rates for the coffee. In the tasting we were impressed by The Mount Blend, which is a mixture of beans from El Salvador, Columbia and Brazil. As a blend, it has a more consistent flavour profile than a specific crop or specific harvest. We picked up smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, plus even a playful note of candy floss with delicate acidity to keep everything in balance. Subtle sharpness came through as hints of lime zest and sherry vinegar, while a light bitterness reminded us of grape and plum skins. We found this incredibly versatile, showing itself well in all brew methods. Available from: Volcano Coffee Works (from £9) Square Mile – Red Brick espresso Available from Square Mile (from £14.50) Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados Coffee type: blend Sourcing details of coffee tested: Ethiopia, Costa Rica Flavour notes: orange, fudge, caramel and cherry Recommended brew method: espresso If you're a fan of YouTube coffee influencer James Hoffman, you might already be aware of Square Mile. The East London-based roaster was founded by him and World Cup Tasters Champion Anette Moldvaer in 2008, and is now led by managing director Felicity Whitehead. Clear in its mission to "source outstanding, seasonal coffee, roast it to bring out its best and deliver a coffee experience that delights", Square Mile works closely with coffee farmers and operates within a sustainable, transparent supply chain. For aspiring baristas, it also runs tasting events throughout the year, as well as hands-on training programmes at its Prufrock Barista Training centre – where you can master a range of skills and earn qualifications. In testing, we tried Square Mile's signature medium-roast blend, Red Brick, which brings together beans from Costa Rica and Ethiopia to deliver rich, fudgy notes with a hint of citrus – perfect for an espresso. As the crops change throughout the year, so does the taste of the coffee; reflecting the shift in harvest cycles and celebrating the seasonality of the beans. A great pick for anyone who wants something a little more unique and premium. Available from: Square Mile (from £14.50) Other coffee beans tried and tested Redemption Roasters – The Block, from £9.90 Rave Coffee – Signature Blend, £7.75 How to brew coffee Below are basic quantities and timings for making coffee using popular methods. Espresso (single shot): 7g fine ground coffee 30ml hot water Total brew time: 25-30 seconds French press/cafetière: 75g coarse ground coffee per litre of water (adjust as necessary) Filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to an inch from the top) Total brew time: 4 mins Moka pot: 15g fine ground coffee (slightly coarser than for espresso) 250ml filtered water (poured to the level below the safety valve) Total brew time: 2 mins or until the pot starts gurgling Pour-over: 25-27g medium-fine ground coffee 415ml filtered hot water, just boiled Total brew time: 3 mins Aeropress: 18-20g medium-fine ground coffee About 250ml filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to the top) Total brew time: 2 mins Best coffee machines Best bean-to-cup coffee machines Best espresso machines Best cafetières Best iced coffee makers and accessories Best De'Longhi coffee machines Best kettles Best coffee grinders Best coffee gadgets Best toasters Best bullet blenders Best bread makers Best food processors How long do coffee beans last? Best moka pots Best gooseneck kettles Best coffee grinders Best decaf coffee Are Sage coffee machines worth it? Best hot water dispensers Coffee recipes and tips How to make cold brew coffee How to make iced coffee Coffee types explained Best coffee kit essentials How to clean a coffee machine Can you recommend a brand of coffee beans? Leave a comment below... This review was last updated in January 2026.

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Read about why you can [trust Good Food reviews](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/good-food-product-reviews-and-taste-tests-how-they-work).* # The best coffee beans to buy online, tried and tested - [Natalie Bass](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/author/nataliebass1) Published: January 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM [5 comments](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#commentsFeed) [Try the Good Food app - subscribe today](https://immediate.onelink.me/OQap?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=guide_link&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d&af_dp=bbcgoodfood%3A%2F%2F) Love fresh coffee in the morning? Ordering beans straight to your door means you'll never run out. We've rounded up the best UK coffee roasteries and highlighted winning products from each Read more If you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you're in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a [2024 global survey by Statista](https://www.statista.com/statistics/1413905/regular-consumption-of-beverages-by-type-generation-uk/), knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place. Whether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière cup, no one wants to wake up to the terrifying realisation that they have no coffee. Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier. We tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top nine below, measuring each coffee against four main flavour categories: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and balance. Because artisan bean production can have a quick turnover, some of these blends will only be in stock temporarily, but we've recommended the roasteries, too. For more on coffee, we've reviewed the [best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines), [espresso machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-espresso-machines), [coffee pod machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-pod-machines), [filter coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-filter-coffee-machines)*,* [iced coffee makers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-iced-coffee-makers), [cafetières](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-cafetiere-coffee-press), [coffee grinders](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-grinders), [milk frothers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-milk-frothers) and [reusable coffee cups](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/reusable-coffee-cups-test). Plus, read our guide to picking the [best coffee machine](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-machines) for your budget. ## Best coffee beans to buy at a glance - **Best supermarket coffee beans:** Grind – house blend, [from £9.95](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground) - **Best coffee bean blend:** Kiss the Hippo – George Street blend, [from £12](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend) - ****Best coffee beans for French press**:** Pact Coffee – house blend, [from £11.19](https://www.pactcoffee.com/coffees/house-coffee) - **Best coffee beans for latte:** Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute, [from £10.65](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute) - **Best medium-roast coffee beans:** Rounton – Granary blend, [from £9.75](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/granary-blend) - **Best coffee beans for espresso:** Assembly Coffee – house espresso, [from £11](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/products/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g) - **Best organic coffee beans:** Owens – Coast blend, [from £8.95](https://owenscoffee.com/products/coast) - **Best all-rounder coffee beans:** Volcano Coffee Works – Mount blend, [from £9](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/products/the-mount-blend) - **Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados:** Square Mile – Red Brick blend, [£14.50](https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/red-brick-espresso) **Jump to:** - [Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#BUY) - [How we tested coffee beans](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#TESTED) - [How to brew coffee](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#BREW) ## How we tested coffee beans **Sweetness:** Coffee contains naturally occurring sugars that are brought out by the roasting process. While some beans have higher concentrations than others, the roaster is typically responsible for the sweetness in a cup. We looked for coffees with plenty of sugary notes and coffees with more unusual types of sweetness, which scored higher than those with more common features. **Acidity:** Most of us underestimate the importance of acidity in coffee but the level of acid signifies where a coffee is from, how it was processed and even at what altitude it was grown. Acidity, like sweetness, can range from simple to complex. We scored coffees with more complex or enjoyable forms of acidity higher in our blind taste test. **Bitterness:** When coffee is roasted, some of its inherent bitterness is diminished, making it more palatable for human consumption. However, if roasted too dark, the roasting itself produces bitter flavours, most of which we perceive as unpleasant. We looked for coffees with a low-to-medium bitterness, and with no acrid or carbonic notes. **Balance:** Much of what defines our favourite coffee experiences depends on our personal preferences. However, balance is a way of determining objective overall flavour. In our blind taste test, we defined balance as harmony across the three flavour categories. Combined with a good roast profile, these flavours work together to create a balanced cup. #### Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow YouTube and its required purposes. Accept and continue ## Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026 ### Grind coffee beans – house blend Available from [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground), [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https://waitrose.pxf.io/c/1236178/872508/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351), [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495), [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend/dp/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) **Best supermarket coffee beans** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, Colombia **Flavour notes:** dark chocolate, almond, cherry, caramel **Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière, moka pot, espresso With 14 locations in London, including cafés, coffee shops and trucks, you can also find [Grind](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk) whole coffee beans, grounds and coffee pods in most major UK supermarkets like Waitrose and Tesco. The brand's house blend is as simple and classy as it gets, and comes in a reusable pale pink tin that can be refilled at any of its locations. The coffee itself has an emphasis on big, sweet notes, with just enough acidity to keep things interesting. With a medium roast, this will satisfy a range of coffee drinkers, as it doesn't have the bitter or carbonic notes that we tasted in other house blends. We found it to be a solid all-rounder, performing well across different brew types and looking great while doing it. **Available from:** - [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground) - [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https://waitrose.pxf.io/c/1236178/872508/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351) - [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495) - [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend/dp/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) ### Kiss the Hippo – George Street Blend Available from [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend) **Best coffee bean blend** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Rwanda, Colombia, Peru **Flavour notes:** chocolate, berries, butterscotch **Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, espresso [Kiss the Hippo](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com) was launched in 2018, but assembling a team of professionals with impressive coffee credentials has already helped it rocket to the top of many coffee lovers' lists. Its house blends are a great place to start, with its George Street blend (named after its George Street location in Richmond) being a popular favourite. It has a classic coffee profile with sweet, chocolatey notes and a smooth, full body – good as a pour-over, but even greater as an espresso. We've also previously tested the classic [Donna Blend](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fdonna-blend), a darker roast sourced from Uganda and Brazil, which has notes of caramel, dark chocolate and walnut – perfect for a cafetière or moka pot. **Available from:** - [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend) ### Pact Coffee – house blend Available from [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https://www.pactcoffee.com/coffees/house-coffee) **Best coffee beans for French press** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** multiple locations (not specified) **Flavour notes:** milk chocolate, toffee **Recommended brew method:** moka pot, French press/cafetière [Pact Coffee](https://www.pactcoffee.com/) has been running since 2012 and has become one of the most visible coffee subscription services in the UK. It's achieved B-Corp company status – its coffee bags can be recycled and it also offers coffee in recyclable aluminium pods designed to be compatible with coffee pod systems. We enjoyed the House Coffee dark roast blend, which is sourced from multiple coffee farms and roasted at Pact Coffee's HQ in Haslemere. This particular batch is smooth and sweet, with a hit of caramel at the front of the mouth from the first sip. As it's low in acidity, it worked especially well with brewing methods that require longer contact time, such as cafetière/French press or moka pot. **Available from:** - [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https://www.pactcoffee.com/coffees/house-coffee) ### Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute blend Available from [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute) **Best coffee beans for latte** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Colombia, Nicaragua **Flavour notes:** stone fruit, caramel, milk chocolate **Recommended brew method:** espresso, pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière From Cornwall to the bustling streets of Shoreditch, [Origin Coffee](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2F) has made a name for itself. Taking top awards in many of the UK's coffee competitions, the team at Origin is made up of some of the country's most well-respected baristas, roasters and wholesalers. We tasted Origin's Resolute beans, a medium-roast blend from Huila, Colombia and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Huila is a region known for producing bright, acidic coffee with fruit notes, while beans from Jinotega have a creamier profile reminiscent of chocolate, raisins and vanilla. Together, this makes for a dynamic, complex brew that sings in a latte, but works perfectly as a pour-over, too. **Available from:** - [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute) ### Rounton Coffee Roasters – Granary blend Available from [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/granary-blend), [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee/dp/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) **Best medium-roast coffee beans** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, El Salvador, Uganda **Flavour notes:** chocolate, hazelnut, caramel **Recommended brew method:** pour-over, cafetière/French press North Yorkshire-based [Rounton](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/) is working through a road map to sustainability. So far, its coffee bags are carbon neutral and fully recyclable, and it's involved with long-term projects designed to help the communities that grow its coffee, like Agri Evolve's ACE 2023 project, which supports farmers in Uganda. Rounton's Granary blend is named after the building in which the roaster is located and we thought it was a solid all-rounder with a nutty, chocolate base and smooth yet bold finish. It pairs well with milk but to appreciate its full complexity we recommend enjoying it black as a French press or pour-over. **Available from:** - [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/granary-blend) - [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee/dp/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) ### Assembly Coffee – house espresso Available from [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/products/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g) **Best coffee beans for espresso** **Coffee type:** single origin **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Risaralda, Colombia **Flavour notes:** plum, brown sugar **Recommended brew method:** espresso, moka pot, Aeropress Brixton-based [Assembly Roastery](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/) was founded in 2015 with a focus on quality, insights and innovation in the coffee industry. Passionate about premium coffee, you’ll find some very rare and exclusive coffee on its site. It goes into great detail in the descriptions for each offering, so if you feel about coffee the way a sommelier does about wine, this brand will really appeal. As an example of its passion for premium coffee, the head roaster Claire Wallace won the 2022 United Kingdom Barista Championship before heading to the World Barista Championships in the same year, where she came third in the final. For tasting, we enjoyed the [house espresso](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/pages/assembly-house-espresso) from Risaralda, Caldas – one of Colombia's most prolific coffee regions. We loved this coffee as an espresso, where its rich, full-bodied profile combined with sweet, syrupy notes of stone fruits and brown sugar – making for a perfectly balanced cup. **Available from:** - [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/products/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g) ### Owens Organic Coffee – Coast blend Available from [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https://owenscoffee.com/products/coast) **Best organic coffee beans** **Coffee type:** arabica and robusta blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Honduras **Flavour notes:** chocolate, cherry and clove **Recommended brew method:** moka pot, cafetière, espresso Based in Devon, [Owens](https://owenscoffee.com/collections/organic-coffee/products/coast-organic-fairtrade-coffee-blend-tanzania-honduras) was the first organic coffee roaster in the South West and has been roasting coffee beans since 2010. Sustainability is a huge focus for the business – all of the beans are organically grown via Fairtrade practices and its coffee bags can be recycled in the plastic recycling facilities usually found in most supermarkets. Owens also uses a high-tech smoke-free roaster, which is powered by 80% less energy than traditional roasters. There's a range of whole beans, pre-ground coffee and pods to choose from, plus single-origin and house blends. We sampled one of its newest offerings, Coast, which blends arabica and robusta beans to produce a dark, rich brew. If you're a fan of Italian coffee, which also typically uses robusta and is more bitter than acidic, this is an ideal pick – it's earthy and intense, with notes of dark chocolate. **Available from:** - [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https://owenscoffee.com/products/coast) ### Volcano Coffee Works – The Mount Blend Available from [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/products/the-mount-blend) **Best all-rounder coffee beans** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** El Salvador, Columbia, Brazil **Flavour notes:** caramel, red grapes, milk chocolate **Recommended brew method:** espresso, Aeropress, moka pot, cafetière, pour-over Based in the suburbs of south London, [Volcano Coffee Works](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/) was founded by Kurt Stewart in 2010. Bringing his experience of New Zealand coffee culture with him to the UK, the company is committed not only to coffee being not just good, but also sustainability and ethically traded. It's working towards carbon-neutral status and pays its suppliers more than the Fairtrade rates for the coffee. In the tasting we were impressed by The Mount Blend, which is a mixture of beans from El Salvador, Columbia and Brazil. As a blend, it has a more consistent flavour profile than a specific crop or specific harvest. We picked up smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, plus even a playful note of candy floss with delicate acidity to keep everything in balance. Subtle sharpness came through as hints of lime zest and sherry vinegar, while a light bitterness reminded us of grape and plum skins. We found this incredibly versatile, showing itself well in all brew methods. **Available from:** - [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/products/the-mount-blend) ### Square Mile – Red Brick espresso Available from [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/red-brick-espresso) **Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Ethiopia, Costa Rica **Flavour notes:** orange, fudge, caramel and cherry **Recommended brew method:** espresso If you're a fan of YouTube coffee influencer James Hoffman, you might already be aware of Square Mile. The East London-based roaster was founded by him and World Cup Tasters Champion Anette Moldvaer in 2008, and is now led by managing director Felicity Whitehead. Clear in its mission to "source outstanding, seasonal coffee, roast it to bring out its best and deliver a coffee experience that delights", Square Mile works closely with coffee farmers and operates within a sustainable, transparent supply chain. For aspiring baristas, it also runs tasting events throughout the year, as well as hands-on training programmes at its Prufrock Barista Training centre – where you can master a range of skills and earn qualifications. In testing, we tried Square Mile's signature medium-roast blend, Red Brick, which brings together beans from Costa Rica and Ethiopia to deliver rich, fudgy notes with a hint of citrus – perfect for an espresso. As the crops change throughout the year, so does the taste of the coffee; reflecting the shift in harvest cycles and celebrating the seasonality of the beans. A great pick for anyone who wants something a little more unique and premium. **Available from:** - [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/red-brick-espresso) ### Other coffee beans tried and tested - Redemption Roasters – The Block, **[from £9.90](https://redemptionroasters.com/products/the-block)** - Rave Coffee – Signature Blend, [**£7.75**](https://ravecoffee.co.uk/products/signature-blend) ## How to brew coffee Below are basic quantities and timings for making coffee using popular methods. **Espresso (single shot):** 7g fine ground coffee 30ml hot water Total brew time: 25-30 seconds **French press/cafetière:** 75g coarse ground coffee per litre of water (adjust as necessary) Filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to an inch from the top) Total brew time: 4 mins **Moka pot:** 15g fine ground coffee (slightly coarser than for espresso) 250ml filtered water (poured to the level below the safety valve) Total brew time: 2 mins or until the pot starts gurgling **Pour-over:** 25-27g medium-fine ground coffee 415ml filtered hot water, just boiled Total brew time: 3 mins **Aeropress:** 18-20g medium-fine ground coffee About 250ml filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to the top) Total brew time: 2 mins ### Related reviews [Best coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-machines) [Best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines) [Best espresso machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-espresso-machines) [Best cafetières](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-cafetiere-coffee-press) [Best iced coffee makers and accessories](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-iced-coffee-makers) [Best De'Longhi coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-delonghi-coffee-machine) [Best kettles](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-kettles) [Best coffee grinders](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-grinders) [Best coffee gadgets](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/top-10-coffee-gadgets) [Best toasters](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-toasters) [Best bullet blenders](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bullet-blenders) [Best bread makers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bread-makers/) [Best food processors](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-food-processors) [How long do coffee beans last?](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/news-trends/how-long-do-coffee-beans-last) [Best moka pots](https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-moka-pot-coffee-makers/) [Best gooseneck kettles](https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-gooseneck-kettles-to-buy/) [Best coffee grinders](https://www.olivemagazine.com/reviews/best-coffee-grinders-to-buy/) [Best decaf coffee](https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-decaf-coffee-to-buy/) [Are Sage coffee machines worth it?](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/reviews/are-sage-coffee-machines-worth-it) [Best hot water dispensers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-hot-water-dispensers) ### Coffee recipes and tips [How to make cold brew coffee](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cold-brew-coffee) [How to make iced coffee](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/iced-coffee) [Coffee types explained](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/different-coffee-types-explained) [Best coffee kit essentials](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/news-trends/coffee-essentials-guide) [How to clean a coffee machine](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/how-to-clean-a-coffee-machine) **Can you recommend a brand of coffee beans? Leave a comment below...** Ad *This review was last updated in January 2026.* ## Sponsored content ## Comments, questions and tips (5) #### noomfseo 6 months ago Be it normal coffee or functional coffee like mushroom blend, the real taste depends on the quality of beans. This information is much useful for manufacturers along with individuals Reply #### ghulammurtaza808283172480 2 years ago Great resource! This is exactly what I was looking for - a guide to buying coffee beans online that considers taste preferences and brewing methods. The reviews are comprehensive and well-written, giving me a good idea of the flavor profiles of each coffee. I especially appreciate the inclusion of… More Reply #### debbiecsharples62407 2 years ago Have you explored a website called https://brewed.online/? They stock and supply a great range of coffees from independent roasteries around the UK and will match you with a coffee to suit your taste and method. They also have a shop and friendly cafe selling all their products in Stoke Newington. Reply #### scott6O69qfE3 3 years ago Definitly worth a look at https://peakcoffeeco.co.uk/ some awesome single origin coffees on there\! Reply #### hiltonbscott8FPNP5vl 5 years ago question Good day How do we go about getting a coffee tested or reviewed ?. We would like to import a brand and start selling it in the United Kingdom but would like to get professional fees back on quality etc before going forward . Thanks for your help Reply ##### peterhallo112 5 years ago Buy Best Online Coffee Beans UK - We are one of the best speciality coffee suppliers based in London, UK. Enjoy the ethnic coffee taste with Balance Coffee. 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If you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you're in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a [2024 global survey by Statista](https://www.statista.com/statistics/1413905/regular-consumption-of-beverages-by-type-generation-uk/), knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place. Whether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière cup, no one wants to wake up to the terrifying realisation that they have no coffee. Thankfully, with the recent rise of outstanding roasteries across the UK, finding your perfect brew has never been easier. We tested 23 types of coffee bean and have selected our top nine below, measuring each coffee against four main flavour categories: sweetness, acidity, bitterness and balance. Because artisan bean production can have a quick turnover, some of these blends will only be in stock temporarily, but we've recommended the roasteries, too. For more on coffee, we've reviewed the [best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines), [espresso machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-espresso-machines), [coffee pod machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-pod-machines), [filter coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-filter-coffee-machines)*,* [iced coffee makers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-iced-coffee-makers), [cafetières](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-cafetiere-coffee-press), [coffee grinders](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-grinders), [milk frothers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-milk-frothers) and [reusable coffee cups](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/reusable-coffee-cups-test). Plus, read our guide to picking the [best coffee machine](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-machines) for your budget. ## Best coffee beans to buy at a glance - **Best supermarket coffee beans:** Grind – house blend, [from £9.95](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground) - **Best coffee bean blend:** Kiss the Hippo – George Street blend, [from £12](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend) - ****Best coffee beans for French press**:** Pact Coffee – house blend, [from £11.19](https://www.pactcoffee.com/coffees/house-coffee) - **Best coffee beans for latte:** Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute, [from £10.65](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute) - **Best medium-roast coffee beans:** Rounton – Granary blend, [from £9.75](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/granary-blend) - **Best coffee beans for espresso:** Assembly Coffee – house espresso, [from £11](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/products/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g) - **Best organic coffee beans:** Owens – Coast blend, [from £8.95](https://owenscoffee.com/products/coast) - **Best all-rounder coffee beans:** Volcano Coffee Works – Mount blend, [from £9](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/products/the-mount-blend) - **Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados:** Square Mile – Red Brick blend, [£14.50](https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/red-brick-espresso) **Jump to:** - [Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#BUY) - [How we tested coffee beans](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#TESTED) - [How to brew coffee](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-beans#BREW) **Sweetness:** Coffee contains naturally occurring sugars that are brought out by the roasting process. While some beans have higher concentrations than others, the roaster is typically responsible for the sweetness in a cup. We looked for coffees with plenty of sugary notes and coffees with more unusual types of sweetness, which scored higher than those with more common features. **Acidity:** Most of us underestimate the importance of acidity in coffee but the level of acid signifies where a coffee is from, how it was processed and even at what altitude it was grown. Acidity, like sweetness, can range from simple to complex. We scored coffees with more complex or enjoyable forms of acidity higher in our blind taste test. **Bitterness:** When coffee is roasted, some of its inherent bitterness is diminished, making it more palatable for human consumption. However, if roasted too dark, the roasting itself produces bitter flavours, most of which we perceive as unpleasant. We looked for coffees with a low-to-medium bitterness, and with no acrid or carbonic notes. **Balance:** Much of what defines our favourite coffee experiences depends on our personal preferences. However, balance is a way of determining objective overall flavour. In our blind taste test, we defined balance as harmony across the three flavour categories. Combined with a good roast profile, these flavours work together to create a balanced cup. #### Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow YouTube and its required purposes. ## Best coffee beans to buy online in 2026 ### Grind coffee beans – house blend Available from [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground), [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https://waitrose.pxf.io/c/1236178/872508/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351), [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495), [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend/dp/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) **Best supermarket coffee beans** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, Colombia **Flavour notes:** dark chocolate, almond, cherry, caramel **Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière, moka pot, espresso With 14 locations in London, including cafés, coffee shops and trucks, you can also find [Grind](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk) whole coffee beans, grounds and coffee pods in most major UK supermarkets like Waitrose and Tesco. The brand's house blend is as simple and classy as it gets, and comes in a reusable pale pink tin that can be refilled at any of its locations. The coffee itself has an emphasis on big, sweet notes, with just enough acidity to keep things interesting. With a medium roast, this will satisfy a range of coffee drinkers, as it doesn't have the bitter or carbonic notes that we tasted in other house blends. We found it to be a solid all-rounder, performing well across different brew types and looking great while doing it. **Available from:** - [Grind – 227g (from £9.95)](https://grind.pxf.io/c/1236178/1025283/13388?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrind.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fbeanandground) - [Waitrose – 200g (£5)](https://waitrose.pxf.io/c/1236178/872508/12163?subId1=bbcgoodfood-307037&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waitrose.com%2Fecom%2Fproducts%2Fgrind-house-blend-ground-coffee%2F654346-803350-803351) - [Tesco – 200g (£5.95)](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100262634-16998092?sid=bbcgoodfood-307037&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tesco.com%2Fgroceries%2Fen-GB%2Fproducts%2F316660495) - [Amazon – 1kg (£29.95)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grind-Coffee-Whole-Beans-Blend/dp/B07N42K83C?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) ### Kiss the Hippo – George Street Blend Available from [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend) **Best coffee bean blend** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Rwanda, Colombia, Peru **Flavour notes:** chocolate, berries, butterscotch **Recommended brew methods:** pour-over, Aeropress, espresso [Kiss the Hippo](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com) was launched in 2018, but assembling a team of professionals with impressive coffee credentials has already helped it rocket to the top of many coffee lovers' lists. Its house blends are a great place to start, with its George Street blend (named after its George Street location in Richmond) being a popular favourite. It has a classic coffee profile with sweet, chocolatey notes and a smooth, full body – good as a pour-over, but even greater as an espresso. We've also previously tested the classic [Donna Blend](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fdonna-blend), a darker roast sourced from Uganda and Brazil, which has notes of caramel, dark chocolate and walnut – perfect for a cafetière or moka pot. **Available from:** - [Kiss the Hippo (from £12)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=77226&p=https%3A%2F%2Fkissthehippo.com%2Fproducts%2Fgeorge-street-blend) ### Pact Coffee – house blend Available from [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https://www.pactcoffee.com/coffees/house-coffee) **Best coffee beans for French press** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** multiple locations (not specified) **Flavour notes:** milk chocolate, toffee **Recommended brew method:** moka pot, French press/cafetière [Pact Coffee](https://www.pactcoffee.com/) has been running since 2012 and has become one of the most visible coffee subscription services in the UK. It's achieved B-Corp company status – its coffee bags can be recycled and it also offers coffee in recyclable aluminium pods designed to be compatible with coffee pod systems. We enjoyed the House Coffee dark roast blend, which is sourced from multiple coffee farms and roasted at Pact Coffee's HQ in Haslemere. This particular batch is smooth and sweet, with a hit of caramel at the front of the mouth from the first sip. As it's low in acidity, it worked especially well with brewing methods that require longer contact time, such as cafetière/French press or moka pot. **Available from:** - [Pact Coffee (from £11.19)](https://www.pactcoffee.com/coffees/house-coffee) ### Origin Coffee Roasters – Resolute blend Available from [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute) **Best coffee beans for latte** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Colombia, Nicaragua **Flavour notes:** stone fruit, caramel, milk chocolate **Recommended brew method:** espresso, pour-over, Aeropress, cafetière From Cornwall to the bustling streets of Shoreditch, [Origin Coffee](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2F) has made a name for itself. Taking top awards in many of the UK's coffee competitions, the team at Origin is made up of some of the country's most well-respected baristas, roasters and wholesalers. We tasted Origin's Resolute beans, a medium-roast blend from Huila, Colombia and Jinotega, Nicaragua. Huila is a region known for producing bright, acidic coffee with fruit notes, while beans from Jinotega have a creamier profile reminiscent of chocolate, raisins and vanilla. Together, this makes for a dynamic, complex brew that sings in a latte, but works perfectly as a pour-over, too. **Available from:** - [Origin Coffee (from £10.65 for 250g)](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=bbcgoodfood-307037&awinmid=30287&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.origincoffee.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fresolute) ### Rounton Coffee Roasters – Granary blend Available from [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/granary-blend), [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee/dp/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) **Best medium-roast coffee beans** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Brazil, El Salvador, Uganda **Flavour notes:** chocolate, hazelnut, caramel **Recommended brew method:** pour-over, cafetière/French press North Yorkshire-based [Rounton](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/) is working through a road map to sustainability. So far, its coffee bags are carbon neutral and fully recyclable, and it's involved with long-term projects designed to help the communities that grow its coffee, like Agri Evolve's ACE 2023 project, which supports farmers in Uganda. Rounton's Granary blend is named after the building in which the roaster is located and we thought it was a solid all-rounder with a nutty, chocolate base and smooth yet bold finish. It pairs well with milk but to appreciate its full complexity we recommend enjoying it black as a French press or pour-over. **Available from:** - [Rounton Coffee Roasters – 250g (from £9.75)](https://rountoncoffee.co.uk/products/granary-blend) - [Amazon – 1kg (from £31.50)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/1kg-Granary-Blend-Rounton-Coffee/dp/B07NYCVMK8?tag=bbc00-21&ascsubtag=bbcgoodfood-307037) ### Assembly Coffee – house espresso Available from [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/products/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g) **Best coffee beans for espresso** **Coffee type:** single origin **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Risaralda, Colombia **Flavour notes:** plum, brown sugar **Recommended brew method:** espresso, moka pot, Aeropress Brixton-based [Assembly Roastery](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/) was founded in 2015 with a focus on quality, insights and innovation in the coffee industry. Passionate about premium coffee, you’ll find some very rare and exclusive coffee on its site. It goes into great detail in the descriptions for each offering, so if you feel about coffee the way a sommelier does about wine, this brand will really appeal. As an example of its passion for premium coffee, the head roaster Claire Wallace won the 2022 United Kingdom Barista Championship before heading to the World Barista Championships in the same year, where she came third in the final. For tasting, we enjoyed the [house espresso](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/pages/assembly-house-espresso) from Risaralda, Caldas – one of Colombia's most prolific coffee regions. We loved this coffee as an espresso, where its rich, full-bodied profile combined with sweet, syrupy notes of stone fruits and brown sugar – making for a perfectly balanced cup. **Available from:** - [Assembly Coffee (from £11)](https://assemblycoffee.co.uk/products/assembly-house-single-espresso-espresso-200g) ### Owens Organic Coffee – Coast blend Available from [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https://owenscoffee.com/products/coast) **Best organic coffee beans** **Coffee type:** arabica and robusta blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Honduras **Flavour notes:** chocolate, cherry and clove **Recommended brew method:** moka pot, cafetière, espresso Based in Devon, [Owens](https://owenscoffee.com/collections/organic-coffee/products/coast-organic-fairtrade-coffee-blend-tanzania-honduras) was the first organic coffee roaster in the South West and has been roasting coffee beans since 2010. Sustainability is a huge focus for the business – all of the beans are organically grown via Fairtrade practices and its coffee bags can be recycled in the plastic recycling facilities usually found in most supermarkets. Owens also uses a high-tech smoke-free roaster, which is powered by 80% less energy than traditional roasters. There's a range of whole beans, pre-ground coffee and pods to choose from, plus single-origin and house blends. We sampled one of its newest offerings, Coast, which blends arabica and robusta beans to produce a dark, rich brew. If you're a fan of Italian coffee, which also typically uses robusta and is more bitter than acidic, this is an ideal pick – it's earthy and intense, with notes of dark chocolate. **Available from:** - [Owens Coffee (from £8.95)](https://owenscoffee.com/products/coast) ### Volcano Coffee Works – The Mount Blend Available from [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/products/the-mount-blend) **Best all-rounder coffee beans** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** El Salvador, Columbia, Brazil **Flavour notes:** caramel, red grapes, milk chocolate **Recommended brew method:** espresso, Aeropress, moka pot, cafetière, pour-over Based in the suburbs of south London, [Volcano Coffee Works](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/) was founded by Kurt Stewart in 2010. Bringing his experience of New Zealand coffee culture with him to the UK, the company is committed not only to coffee being not just good, but also sustainability and ethically traded. It's working towards carbon-neutral status and pays its suppliers more than the Fairtrade rates for the coffee. In the tasting we were impressed by The Mount Blend, which is a mixture of beans from El Salvador, Columbia and Brazil. As a blend, it has a more consistent flavour profile than a specific crop or specific harvest. We picked up smooth sweetness of milk chocolate, plus even a playful note of candy floss with delicate acidity to keep everything in balance. Subtle sharpness came through as hints of lime zest and sherry vinegar, while a light bitterness reminded us of grape and plum skins. We found this incredibly versatile, showing itself well in all brew methods. **Available from:** - [Volcano Coffee Works (from £9)](https://volcanocoffeeworks.com/products/the-mount-blend) ### Square Mile – Red Brick espresso Available from [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/red-brick-espresso) **Best coffee beans for coffee aficionados** **Coffee type:** blend **Sourcing details of coffee tested:** Ethiopia, Costa Rica **Flavour notes:** orange, fudge, caramel and cherry **Recommended brew method:** espresso If you're a fan of YouTube coffee influencer James Hoffman, you might already be aware of Square Mile. The East London-based roaster was founded by him and World Cup Tasters Champion Anette Moldvaer in 2008, and is now led by managing director Felicity Whitehead. Clear in its mission to "source outstanding, seasonal coffee, roast it to bring out its best and deliver a coffee experience that delights", Square Mile works closely with coffee farmers and operates within a sustainable, transparent supply chain. For aspiring baristas, it also runs tasting events throughout the year, as well as hands-on training programmes at its Prufrock Barista Training centre – where you can master a range of skills and earn qualifications. In testing, we tried Square Mile's signature medium-roast blend, Red Brick, which brings together beans from Costa Rica and Ethiopia to deliver rich, fudgy notes with a hint of citrus – perfect for an espresso. As the crops change throughout the year, so does the taste of the coffee; reflecting the shift in harvest cycles and celebrating the seasonality of the beans. A great pick for anyone who wants something a little more unique and premium. **Available from:** - [Square Mile (from £14.50)](https://shop.squaremilecoffee.com/products/red-brick-espresso) ### Other coffee beans tried and tested - Redemption Roasters – The Block, **[from £9.90](https://redemptionroasters.com/products/the-block)** - Rave Coffee – Signature Blend, [**£7.75**](https://ravecoffee.co.uk/products/signature-blend) ## How to brew coffee Below are basic quantities and timings for making coffee using popular methods. **Espresso (single shot):** 7g fine ground coffee 30ml hot water Total brew time: 25-30 seconds **French press/cafetière:** 75g coarse ground coffee per litre of water (adjust as necessary) Filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to an inch from the top) Total brew time: 4 mins **Moka pot:** 15g fine ground coffee (slightly coarser than for espresso) 250ml filtered water (poured to the level below the safety valve) Total brew time: 2 mins or until the pot starts gurgling **Pour-over:** 25-27g medium-fine ground coffee 415ml filtered hot water, just boiled Total brew time: 3 mins **Aeropress:** 18-20g medium-fine ground coffee About 250ml filtered hot water, just boiled (poured to the top) Total brew time: 2 mins [Best coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-machines) [Best bean-to-cup coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bean-cup-coffee-machines) [Best espresso machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-espresso-machines) [Best cafetières](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-cafetiere-coffee-press) [Best iced coffee makers and accessories](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-iced-coffee-makers) [Best De'Longhi coffee machines](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-delonghi-coffee-machine) [Best kettles](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-kettles) [Best coffee grinders](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-coffee-grinders) [Best coffee gadgets](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/top-10-coffee-gadgets) [Best toasters](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-toasters) [Best bullet blenders](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bullet-blenders) [Best bread makers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-bread-makers/) [Best food processors](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-food-processors) [How long do coffee beans last?](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/news-trends/how-long-do-coffee-beans-last) [Best moka pots](https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-moka-pot-coffee-makers/) [Best gooseneck kettles](https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-gooseneck-kettles-to-buy/) [Best coffee grinders](https://www.olivemagazine.com/reviews/best-coffee-grinders-to-buy/) [Best decaf coffee](https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/best-decaf-coffee-to-buy/) [Are Sage coffee machines worth it?](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/reviews/are-sage-coffee-machines-worth-it) [Best hot water dispensers](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-hot-water-dispensers) ### Coffee recipes and tips [How to make cold brew coffee](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cold-brew-coffee) [How to make iced coffee](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/iced-coffee) [Coffee types explained](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/different-coffee-types-explained) [Best coffee kit essentials](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/news-trends/coffee-essentials-guide) [How to clean a coffee machine](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/how-to-clean-a-coffee-machine) **Can you recommend a brand of coffee beans? 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