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Climpson & Sons Achieves B Corp Certification. What Does it Mean?
We couldn't be happier to announce that Climpson & Sons is now officially B Corp certified. Achieving a score of 110.4 in our ‘B Impact Assessment’, we far exceeded the minimum score of 80 required to certify, and sit well above the global average of 50.9. -
The cost of your flat white. And the value of specialty coffee.
The rising cost of green coffee is impacting everyone in the industry, and we're no exception. This sparks a wider conversation on the value we pla... -
Why the humble Stovetop is the brew method of the moment
With a kitsch back to basics appeal, is 2025 officially the year of the Stovetop brewer? -
Mind Body Barista: Conversations on Mental Health for Coffee People
This journal contains reflections and highlights from our recent panel discussion ‘Mind, Body & Barista: Conversations on Mental Health for Cof... -
Climpsons Volunteers at Whitechapel Mission
On the 14th February 2025 a group of 8 volunteers from Climpsons cafe, roastery and office came together to spend the day helping with a busy break... -
Why we made a ready to serve Espresso Martini
We were seeking an espresso martini that showcased the rich decadence of fine specialty coffee, with the traceability credentials to match. Enter, ... -
Sustainability, traceability and cutting through the greenwashing
Sustainability is the word on the lips of specialty coffee. With 48% of all new coffee products launched in 2020 carrying an ethical or environment... -
Bring Back the Mocha with Islands Chocolate
Nothing says indulgence like a mocha. But when was the last time you put your feet up to enjoy the coffee world’s most underrated beverage? -
Choosing the Right Coffee Brewer For You
Oh we love a big brew of filter coffee. These coffee brewers are perfect for anyone that loves to drink more than one cup of filter coffee (yes, th... -
Saying Farewell to Spitalfields | Things we’ve learnt running a coffee bar in E1
And so we mark the last day of trading at our coffee bar in Old Spitalfields Market, after a strong seven years of pouring espresso, brewing batch ... -
Choosing the Right Coffee Grinder For You
If there’s one piece of equipment that will instantly improve the taste of your brew, it’s the coffee grinder. Grinding your beans fresh allows the... -
B Corp | The Real Time Coffee Emissions Project
In 2022 we began the innovative mission to track our company's carbon emissions, in real time. As a registered B Corp, carbon transparency is one o... -
On Trend | The Perpetual Rise of Specialty Decaf Coffee
For the love of decaffeination. Decaf coffee continues to rise in popularity, with one in every five coffee drinkers globally now enjoying their co...
