5 OF THE BEST COFFEES IN IRELAND

With the current situation in Ireland, it is now the perfect time for us to relaunch our blog. With so many people currently working from home, the daily coffee fix is needed more than ever! We have picked 5 of the best Irish Coffee Brands that roast their coffee beans in Ireland. Now is the time more than ever to support local businesses and to always buy Irish. Good ideas always start with great coffee!

COFFEE HOUSE LANE WATERFORD

A family owned company steeped in history, that uses the ethos of coffee roasting and brewing from 1690. Coffee House Lane boasted what is meant to be Ireland’s first ever coffee house in 1690, originally called John Aikenheads Coffee House and now home to Coffee House Lane. An award winning artisan coffee that sources the finest coffee beans from all over the world before roasting them in small batches to ensure quality and flavour.

Website:  https://coffeehouselane.ie/

We recommend: 1690 Coffee Blend: A medium dark roast that gives an intense but smooth finish. Made from Arabica Coffee beans originating in Honduras and Guatamala. 

VELO COFFEE CORK

A relatively new company that was established in 2017 in Cork City. They source their beans from all over the world in places such as Brazil, India and Ethiopia. They also have a coffee shop as well that focuses on providing only the finest locally sourced produce. You can find an informative guide on their website about the difference coffee drinks you can make - in case you are still confused about what is the difference between a flat white and a latte even though the ingredients are the same!

Website: https://velocoffee.ie/

We recommend: Velo Tandem. A half and half blend of Brazilian and Columbian beans, giving a smooth finish with a hint of dark chocolate and sweet grapes. Also available to buy in Aldi.

MCCABES COFFEE

McCabes coffee are a Wicklow based company that are committed to a sustainable business approach, supplying Ireland’s largest range of certified organic fair trade coffees. They have won 15 awards in the last 6 years and were voted best organic coffee in Ireland in 2015,2016,2017 and 2018. Their latest employee is Sumba the dog who is in charge of sniffing out minor flaws in deliveries prior to roasting!

Website: https://mccabecoffee.com/

We recommend: Mocha Java - Winner of the 2019 great taste awards. A medium roast coffee with chocolate and citrus notes.

3FE COFFEE

A company that needs no introduction, 3FE is the brainchild of Colin Harmon who left his job in finance to follow his passion for producing high quality coffee.He opened his first coffee shop 3FE(Third Floor Espresso) in 2009 and they now supply more than 50 businesses all over Ireland,as well as roasting their own beans in their roastery since it was set up in 2014.

Website: https://3fe.com/

We recommend: Brazil- Fazendo Passeio: A sweet and light coffee with subtle hints of caramel,apple and pecan.

ESSENCE COFFEE 

Essence Coffee are handcrafted coffee roasters based in Trim, Co Meath, a town famous for its rich heritage and long history of being a market town. Their passion is to provide people with great tasting and high quality coffee. They also provide full training and support to customers so that you can make the perfect cup of coffee.

Website: https://www.essencecoffee.ie/

We recommend: Santa Ana Espresso - A full bodied medium roast with a strong aftertaste of dark chocolate and orange.

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