Roasted Coffee Sample

Each roasted coffee sample gives you a carefully prepared portion of specialty-grade coffee, roasted to bring out its best characteristics. It is ideal for tasting, cupping or brewing a few test cups before deciding whether to buy a larger quantity of the green or roasted version.

Yes. Use the field on the product page to tell us which single green coffee from our range you would like us to roast as a sample. If you prefer, you can describe the type of profile you enjoy and we will select a suitable option based on what is currently available.

Samples are normally supplied as whole beans so you can grind fresh for each brew and get the most accurate impression of the coffee. If you require the sample to be ground for a particular brew method, please mention this when you place your order.

We roast each sample to a level that best suits that specific coffee, usually somewhere between light and medium depending on its origin and processing. The aim is to showcase the coffee’s natural sweetness, acidity and body rather than to push it towards a very dark roast style.

Samples are roasted in small batches and packed promptly so they reach you with plenty of freshness. We recommend allowing a short rest period after roasting and then tasting the coffee over several days to experience how the flavour evolves.

A roasted coffee sample is ideal if you want to understand the flavour potential of a coffee without roasting it yourself. It is useful for cupping sessions, tasting with your team, planning menu changes or simply exploring how a particular origin or process tastes in the cup.

Yes. Many roasters like to order both green and roasted samples of the same coffee. This allows you to taste our reference roast while also experimenting with your own roast profiles to see how the coffee performs under different approaches.

Keep the sample in its original bag, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong smells. Reseal the bag after each use and try to use the coffee within a reasonable timeframe so you are assessing it while it is still tasting fresh.

No. Roasted samples are there to help you make an informed choice. There is no obligation to buy a larger quantity afterwards, although many customers use the sample stage to decide which coffees they want to feature on their menu or in their regular range.

These samples are particularly useful for coffee professionals, cafés and serious home brewers who want to taste a coffee at its best before making a bigger commitment. They are also a good training tool for teams learning to evaluate and describe flavour profiles.