Coffee News

News and stories from the coffee world.

Dec 22

Famous coffee drinkers and quotes

IT touches the lives of many on a daily basis so it is no surprise coffee has been a huge talking point among the rich and famous since it was first sipped.

Nov 09

Kitchen Espresso Style With Ascaso Coffee Machine

Let Your Kitchen Espresso True Style With The Dream Espresso Machine From Ascaso!

Oct 28

Say Merry Christmas with a gift box

WITH Christmas fast approaching, why not allow LeCafeShop to solve your present-buying problems with some of our unique, exclusive, eco-friendly gift ideas?

Oct 01

New mugs and gifts for coffer lovers

HOME of delicious Haute Culture coffees and stunning coffee makers, LeCafeShop are delighted to announce the launch of their new range of high quality coffee mugs, a range so special and exclusive they have been recommended by none other than Marie Claire UK magazine.

Aug 25

Drinking coffee in the workplace

WITH over 2.5 billion cups consumed every day perhaps it is no surprise to learn coffee is the world’s fifth most traded commodity - which may explain its popularity in the workplace where its very existence, taste and smell is discussed at great length along with the other, equally important issues of the day!

Aug 06

Cafe Culture on the Cote d’Azur

Despite what you may have read about the demise of the French cafe culture, I can confirm it is as vibrant, pertinent and relevant today as ever, so order that coffee, relax and take time to understand just what exactly Prendre le temps de vivre means!

Jun 08

Coffee Gifts For Fathers day

Fathers Day is fast approaching, if you are still looking for that new and unique gift idea but running out of time, then we can help ...

May 10

Best Places to Enjoy Coffee around the World

For the true coffee lover, the search for the perfect cup of coffee isn’t over until they have explored every corner of the globe. Here are some of the best places to enjoy coffee around the world.

Mar 25

Bean to cup espresso machines, what are they all about?

With the increasing demand for fresh, quality coffee coupled with the advancements in coffee machine technology, sales of bean-to-cup machines for homes, offices and commercial use have been prolific.

Feb 10

What is triple certified coffee?

The social and environmental impact of the coffee we choose to drink often goes unrecognised whilst we leisurely sip our freshly brewed coffee as part of a daily ritual.

Jan 07

New Coffee Generation Won’t Put the Kettle On

It seems the younger generation in the workplace is turning its back on instant hot drinks in favour of americanos, cappuccinos and lattes ...

Dec 16

Valentine’s Coffee Gift Ideas

Whether your other half is already a coffee lover, or they are yet to explore the amazing varieties of coffee available, you are sure to find the perfect gift idea here.

Nov 26

And The Winner Is ...

Who won the 2 bottles of Haute Culture 2005 Bordeaux red wine?

Nov 09

Win two bottles of Bordeaux French wine

Your chance to win 2 bottles of Haute Culture 2005 Bordeaux red wine worth £50!

Oct 30

Which coffee, Rain Forest Alliance or Fairtrade?

There has been a shift in recent years in many businesses starting to promote the Rainforest Alliance over what used to be the more favoured option of the Fair Trade logo.

Oct 25

LeCafeShop Anniversary Offer

The 25th October 2010 marks the 2nd Anniversary of LeCafeShop. To celebrate we are offering FREE DELIVERY for every purchase over £25...all week!

Oct 07

Coffee Drink Recipes

We have a growing collection of Coffee Drink Recipes - check them out! You can make really tasty drinks from coffee, and they don’t all have to be hot ones!

Oct 01

LeCafeShop on Facebook and TheGoodWebGuide

Delighted to be listed on TheGoodWebGuide, you can follow the LeCafeShop on our new Facebook page.

Sep 21

Macmillan ‘World’s Largest Coffee Morning’ in Meanwood

Supporting the Macmillan World's Largest Coffee Morning!

Sep 02

Members of the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe

We are are proud to announce we are members of the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe.

Aug 09

Unusual Coffee Makers - The Presso vs. the Atomic

Looking for a special gift or Christmas present for the coffee lover in your family but not sure which to choose? Two of our most unusual and most popular coffee makers are The Presso and The Atomic.

Jul 19

Exciting Coffee News …

Just received the newly designed and produced boxes for our gifts sets and coffee boxes for all occasions and look and feel great.

May 31

Heart attack in a glass

'Heart attack in a glass' is the latest milkshake trend in LA...

May 08

Moderate coffee drinking may benefit some heart attack patients

Researchers said that a couple of cups of coffee every day may help some heart attack patients to avoid further serious problems, provided they have normal blood pressure. The findings come as a surprise considering the fact that strong coffee can cause palpitations. However, the discovery underlines the complex nature of coffee's effect on the body.

May 07

Krups and Duallit Coffee Grinders in stock

Stock Update - At last, we have just received Krups and Duallit burr coffee grinders which are now in stock. (7th May).

Apr 01

Presso is Sunday Times’ Coffee Gadget of the Month

Read Rob Nash's excellent review of the Presso coffee maker in the Sunday Times gadget of the month section.

Mar 30

Nespresso Spring Offer and Nespresso News

For a limited period of time only, Nespresso are offering a £40 voucher of their coffee capsules for any new purchase of a new Nespresso Coffee Machine.

Mar 06

10 things I love about Speciality Coffee

A fascinating piece on the coffee and specialists roasters community written by Stephen Armstrong, Master Roaster at Speakeasy Roasteries and recently published on his blog.

Jan 20

French Radio Online

Paris Chanson is the first and only Internet radio dedicated to French music that is aimed at an English speaking audience. Transport yourself to the Paris Boulevards without moving from your chair ...

Jan 10

What’s a flat white coffee and how to make one?

Originating from New Zealand and Australia, a flat white is a coffee drink prepared by pouring steamed milk from the bottom of steaming milk jug over a single or double shot of espresso.

Jan 02

What’s all the fuss about Nespresso?

The meaning of word 'espresso' originates from the Italian 'esprimere', which means 'to express' or 'to extract'. This refers to the process by which pressurized hot water is forced through ground coffee to produce an coffee based drink. So, what’s all the fuss about the Nespresso coffee machines?

Dec 12

Learn how The Presso works

Here are a couple of videos, one of them a BBC Three presentation, to help you understand how this stunning Award Wining coffee maker can also make some great coffee and how it works.

Dec 09

What is Rainforest Alliance coffee?

Coffee is farmed on about 30 million acres worldwide, an area nearly the size of England. Most of the farms are in areas regarded as high priorities for conservation. Coffee lovers can now support farmers who maintain these refuges by buying coffee with the Rainforest Alliance seal of approval.

Dec 04

Learn about Fairtrade coffee

Fairtrade coffee is purchased directly from the farmers for a higher price than standard coffee. Fair Trade coffee is one of many Fair-Trade certified products available around the world.

Nov 22

Two Yorkshire Cafe Shops in Guardians Top 10

For coffee-lovers who want to avoid the ubiquitous chains swamping the UK, there are an increasing number of independent shops that will give you an infinitely tastier cup, and more than likely save you money to boot. Here's the Guardians top 10 cafe shops, of which 2 are based in Yorkshire ...

Nov 12

I Love My Coffee Song

A brilliant tune and great guitar work dedicated to, yes you've guessed it ... nice one Marc. Can you do a French remix 's'il te plait?'

Nov 11

Google To Roll Out Caffeine

Not real coffee news I suppose, however, interesting to see that those clever dudes from Google are into their coffee too ...!

Nov 07

Single Origin Coffees

Single origin gourmet coffee have become extremely popular among coffee drinkers over the past few years. Like a fine French wine, coffee beans have different flavour profiles and nuances according to where they are cultivated.

Nov 01

French Coffee Songs

Just wanted to bring you some of my favorite French coffee songs (taken from YouTube). Feel free to share with friends and let us if you have any more you want to tell us about.

Oct 12

Haute Culture Gourmet Coffee on top of the world …

When it comes to reaching for the top, LeCafeShop definitely does it in style, sending their business coach, Steve Phillip over 1800 metres to the summit of Alp d’Huez in the French Alps, together with a vacuum sealed pack of the company’s Haute Culture gourmet coffee...

Sep 12

What is Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee?

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is arguably one of the best coffees in the World, it is produced on the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean.

Jul 31

How does the Atomic Coffee maker work?

Here are a few tips and a YouTube video that will help you see and understand how the famous iconic Atomic coffee maker works.

Jul 06

Coffee may reverse Alzheimer’s

Drinking five cups of coffee a day could reverse memory problems seen in Alzheimer's disease, US scientists say.

May 26

Coffee Factoids

A few interesting coffee related stories, factoids and trivia we hope you'll enjoy reading, with a cup of your favorite brew of course!